On September 19, 2012 Governor Brown signed into law SB-1186 which adds a state fee of $1 on any applicant for a local business license or similar instrument or permit, or renewal thereof. The purpose is to increase disability access and compliance with construction-related accessibility requirements and to develop educational resources for businesses in order to facilitate compliance with federal and state disability laws, as specified.

Under federal and state law, compliance with disability access laws is a serious and significant responsibility that applies to all California building owners and tenants with buildings open to the public. You may obtain information about your legal obligations and how to comply with disability access laws at the following agencies:

• The Division of the State Architect at www.dgs.ca.gov/dsa/Home.aspx
• The Department of Rehabilitation at www.rehab.cahwnet.gov
• The California Commission on Disability Access at www.ccda.ca.gov

The City of San Pablo Municipal Code requires all businesses to pay a business tax, but such payment does not authorize an applicant to do business in the City. All businesses must comply and continue to comply with all laws of the city, including but not limited to its zoning, building, planning, fire, plumbing, electrical, mechanical and subdivision regulations.

The following Business License Forms and Information are available online for your convenience in Adobe PDF format or call (510) 215-3010 for more information:

• Business License Fee/Tax Schedule
• Business License Application Form
• Apartment Business License Application Form

Business Startup Guidelines
If you're thinking of starting a business in San Pablo, or if you already own a business in our community, it's good to be aware of the resources available to you as well as the regulations of local, county, state and federal government agencies.

The new CalGOLD Web site, run by the California Environmental Protection Agency, represents an effort to simplify the business permit process. Visit the CalGold Homepage at www.CalGold.ca.gov

General Listing of Related Agencies

The link below represent some of the agencies and organizations frequently utilized by existing and new businesses.
 
Please contact the agencies directly if you have questions.

General Listing of Related Agencies