Businesses Outside The City

Businesses based outside the city limits that wish to conduct a business, service, or contracting work within the City of Rancho Mirage (building contractors, gardeners, housekeepers, salesmen, delivery services, etc.) are required to obtain a Business License. A Rancho Mirage license is necessary in addition to any Business Licenses from the city where the home office is located.

The application process does not include any inspections and can normally be completed upon receipt of payment. Generally, a business license number and temporary copy will be issued immediately.

Business License Ordinance § N° 5.04.020 prohibits you from conducting business without a City of Rancho Mirage Business License.

The fees for Business Licenses vary based on the type of business. Below is a list of some of the more common Business Licenses and fees. If your type of business is not listed, please contact us at (760) 770-3207.

Along with your Business License Tax Application, you must submit the following (if applicable):

Applicable fee payable to "City of Rancho Mirage"
Copy of un-expired Contractor's State License
Copy of un-expired Department of Consumer Affairs License
Supplementary calculation sheet forms

Usually, once the Business License Office has received your payment, a Business License Certificate will be issued within two weeks. Please note: We cannot accept your Business License payment or application without copies of your State License or other forms if required.

Business License Tax Application

To check the status of your Business License application, please at (760) 770-3207.

*Effective January 1, 2013, an additional $1 State-mandated fee will be added to each Business License issued.

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.

Common Business License Fees

Business Type	License Fee	Additional Requirements
General Contractor - Class A or B	$118*	• Copy of Un-expired Pocket Contractors License
Specialty (Sub) Contractor Class C (other than Class C27) or D	$89*	• Copy of Un-expired Pocket Contractors License
Landscaping Contractor	$89*	• Copy of Un-expired California Pocket Contractors License • Copy of “Certificate of Completion” of the Overseeding Certification Course issued by the Coachella Valley Association of Governments (CVAG) www.cvag.org
Professional - Doctor, Attorney, Engineer, Etc.	$58*/Each Professional +$4/Each Non-Professional	• Copy of Un-expired Department of Consumer Affairs License • Business License Tax Calculation Sheet For Professionals FORM
Service - Pool Cleaner, Housekeeping, Cosmetologist, Consultant, Etc.	$30* +$4/each of first 4 Employees +$3/each additional Employee	• Business License Tax Calculation Sheet FORM
Gardening Service	$30* Base Fee Plus the Following: + $4 / each of first 4 Employees + $3 / each additional Employee	• Copy of “Certificate of Completion” of the Overseeding Certification Course issued by the Coachella Valley Association of Governments (CVAG) www.cvag.org
Massage Therapists - only required for out-call service	$30*	• Copy of Massage Permit issued by City Code Compliance Office
Real Estate	$47*/Broker and 2 Salesman +$5/additional Salesman	• Copy of Un-expired Department of Consumer Affairs License
Catering	$47*	• Copy of Health Department Permit
All Others	Contact Us

Click Here for instructions on obtaining a business license.

The Official Web Site for the City of Rancho Mirage
Rancho Mirage City Hall
69-825 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
Phone: (760) 324-4511 | Fax: (760) 324-8830
Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday