The City of Carpinteria welcomes you to its business community. Starting a business can be exciting and challenging. We wish you great success in your new venture!

There are many things to consider and various agencies to contact when starting or operating a business. While each endeavor may have its own unique situation or purpose, it is important for you to research prior to starting the application procedure.

We hope to offer you a better understanding of the business license tax and provide you with steps required for the application process. For your convenience, there is a listing of other agencies in the “download forms” section and below is a list of “Frequently Asked Questions” to assist you.

The easiest and fastest way to apply for a new business license or renew your current license is using the online filing method. To begin, simply click on the "Submit a Business License Application" located below under the Apply subheading

After applying through the online filing method, if your business is physically located within City limits you will receive a confirmation email that will prompt you to submit one of the following additional applications: 1) The Certificate of Occupancy form which is required for In-City businesses located within a Commercial area, or 2) The Home Occupation Permit application if your business’ physical address is a residential address. These can be downloaded from the links below and submitted via email after your business license application has been confirmed as received.

If you need further assistance applying for a business license, you are welcome to contact us at Carpinteria@hdlgov.com or by phone at (805) 389-3554. Phone support is available Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm (PST).