Business Compliance

The Business Compliance Division works in cooperation with other city departments in the issuance of permits and licenses and enforces various state and local codes and ordinances relating to businesses. Inspections are conducted to ensure code compliance and to promote public health, safety, and welfare.

The following are license applications issued by the City of Sacramento as required by the Sacramento Municipal Code. Inquiries regarding the following permits may also be directed to Revenue Services at (916) 808-8500. Applications may be downloaded below.

Click here for the Business Compliance Brochure (pdf)

Tobacco Retailer License

The City of Sacramento has enacted a Tobacco Retailer Licensing Program requiring a fee of $324 per year for all individual tobacco retailers within the City of Sacramento. The primary goal of this program is to decrease the illegal sales of tobacco products to minors in the City of Sacramento through proactive enforcement activities. City Code Enforcement staff conducts yearly inspections of all tobacco retailer establishments, responds to complaints related to tobacco retailers, and coordinates decoy operations with the Police Department.

To learn more about the tobacco retailer license requirements, please call 916-808-8149 or refer to the following Sacramento City Code Section:
Chapter 5.138 TOBACCO RETAILERS

To apply for the tobacco retailer license, follow these 3 steps:

Please print and complete the tobacco retailer license application (pdf).
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tobacco retailer license application (Word)
Make a check or money order in the amount of $324 payable to the City of Sacramento.
You may mail the completed application and payment to:

Code Enforcement
Tobacco Retailer License
915 I Street, MC4654
Sacramento, CA 95814

OR

Submit payment and application to:

City of Sacramento Public Counter

300 Richards Blvd., 3rd Floor

After approval of the application, the tobacco retailer license will be issued and mailed to the licensee. Yearly license renewals must be completed 30 days prior to the expiration date and also have a $324 application fee.

Tobacco Retailer License Annual Renewal:

A Tobacco Retailer License fee in the amount of $324 and application are due annually. Current tobacco retailers will be mailed a renewal application and invoice about 60 days prior to license expiration. The fee and renewal application are either mailed or dropped off at the above addresses. To obtain a Tobacco Retailer renewal application, click (pdf) or (Word).

Entertainment Permits

To begin the application process for an entertainment permit, you must schedule an appointment by calling the Revenue Division (916) 808-5852. A $756 non-refundable fee is required for all entertainment permit applications. Also, all applicants must be fingerprinted by the Sacramento Police Department. The fingerprinting processing fee is $59.50 per individual.

To learn more about the entertainment permit requirements, please see:
Chapter 5.108 ENTERTAINMENT ESTABLISHMENTS

To apply for an entertainment permit, the following forms are required:

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1. Entertainment Permit Application

2. Entertainment Permit Manager and Security Listing

3. Entertainment Permit Floor Plan Sheet

4. Sacramento Police Department 384 (Permit Application)

5. Sacramento Police Department 950 (Applicant's Descriptive Information)

To obtain applications and forms for other permits including taxis, mobile food vendors, arcades and billiards, click here.

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Recognition for Property Owners who Limit Smoking in Multi- Unit Housing

Landlord and property owners of multi-unit housing (2 or more units) who designate at least 25 percent of their units as non-smoking, including private patios and balconies, are eligible to receive recognition. The units must be located within the Sacramento city limits.

In December 2006, the Sacramento City Council passed a resolution encouraging landlords and property owners of multi-unit housing to designate at least 25 percent of existing rental units as non-smoking. If you believe you qualify, click below for an application:

SMOKE-FREE MULTI-UNIT HOUSING RECOGNITION APPLICATION (pdf) (Note: This file is compatible with Adobe Acrobat 5 and all later versions. Get free Adobe Acrobat Reader)

SMOKE-FREE MULTI-UNIT HOUSING RECOGNITION APPLICATION (Word)

Landlords and property owners who submit the above application and qualify will be notified to receive public recognition at a future City Council meeting.

For more information about smoke free apartment communities, click on the Smokefree Apartment House Registry.

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