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Perry won't issue or renew a business license until any city property taxes you owe are paid. A two-person shop pays $140 plus an administrative fee that's cheaper online.
Taxes paid, then licensed
Perry, in Houston County, requires a current city business license for every business inside city limits. Applications are handled online or at the Business License Office on the first floor of City Hall, 1211 Washington Street. All ad valorem taxes owed the city must be paid before a certificate is issued or renewed.
Fees go by employees: $140 for 1 to 2, then $125 plus $29 for each employee over 2 up to 9, and $305 plus $24 each over 9 up to 99, with a $4,800 maximum. The administrative fee is $56 standard or $29 online. Professionals pay $400 a year. Payment can be cash, check or card. Insurance companies and agents pay $75 per business.
Before the license is issued, Community Development and Fire & Emergency Services both inspect the location to make sure it's safe for the public. Call Community Development at 478-988-2720 to schedule; inspections need 24 hours' notice. Applicants also send copies of acceptable identification; the city links its list of "secure and verifiable" documents.
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From the City of Perry's license pages and fee schedule.
- Business license
- By employees: $140 (1-2), +$29 each to 9, $305 +$24 each to 99, max $4,800; admin $56 or $29 online. City of Perry · City of Perry
- Inspection
- Community Development and Fire inspect before issuance; 24 hours' notice. City of Perry
Perry questions
How much is a Perry business license for a small crew?
$140 for 1 to 2 employees, plus the administrative fee.
Is it cheaper to apply online?
Yes. The administrative fee is $29 online versus $56 standard.
Do I need to pay city property taxes first?
Yes. All city ad valorem taxes must be paid before issuance or renewal.
Who inspects my location?
Community Development and Fire & Emergency Services.
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