Apply For A Business License West Jordan, Utah

What kind of licenses are required for operating a business in West Jordan?

West Jordan requires different applications depending on the type of business you own. Thus, you may be required to fill out an additional application in addition to the general business license application. The following list details the different business license applications West Jordan offers and the necessary information for each application. For more information please see http://www.ci.west-jordan.ut.us/Business.aspx?pgID=5.1.1.

  • Business License Questionnaire: General information questions, permanent signage information, temporary signage application, outdoor storage and operations information, new construction information, change of use information, readiness questions, and fire system requirements.
  • Commercial License: Description of the business and emergency contact information.
  • Home Occupation License: Review of the Planning and Zoning Home Occupation Checklist, a description of the business activities, the number of business vehicles operated, and the number of business trailers operated.

    • What general information does West Jordan require on the general business license application?

  • Business name
  • Business address
  • Business phone
  • Business owner name, home phone, Social Security Number, birth date, email, driver's license information, and citizenship information
  • Property owner name, address, and letter of permission (if you do not own the property)

    • What additional steps are required in order to get licensed?

    Before applying for a business license, West Jordan recommends that you contact the Planning and Zoning Department to inquire about any possible additional requirements or restrictions. The Planning and Zoning Department can be reached at 801-569-5060. A Building Safety Department inspection is required. The Building Safety Department can be reached at 801-569-5010. A Fire Department inspection is also required. The Fire Department can be reached at 801-260-7300. Beauty salons, nail salons, message therapy, food services, and health services like doctors and dentists require approval by the Utah Bureau of Food Protection or the Utah Bureau of Sanitation and Safety. If your business requires the disposal of pollutants, chemicals, oil, or grease, your application will also require approval by the South Valley Water Reclamation Facility.

    How much does a business license cost?

    A commercial business license has different costs based on the number of employees you hire:

  • 0-10 Full-Time Employees: $75 base fee, $3 fee per each full-time employee, $1.50 fee per each part-time employee, $28 Fire Department Fee
  • 11-50 Full-Time Employees: $100 base fee, $3 fee per each full-time employee, $1.50 fee per each part-time employee, $79 Fire Department Fee
  • 51-250 Full-Time Employees: $150 base fee, $3 fee per each full-time employee, $1.50 fee per each part-time employee, $107 Fire Department Fee
  • 251-500 Full-Time Employees: $250 base fee, $3 fee per each full-time employee, $1.50 fee per each part-time employee for first 250 employees, $1 fee per each full-time employee, $1.50 fee per each part-time employee for up to the next 250 employees, $107 Fire Department Fee
  • 501 or more Full-Time Employees: $300 base fee, $3 fee per each full-time employee, $1.50 fee per each part-time employee for first 250 employees, $1 fee per each full-time employee, $1.50 fee per each part-time employee for up to the next 250 employees, $107 Fire Department Fee
  • Additional Fees: $50 application processing/inspection fee, $29 Fire Department fee for home day cares with 0-6 children, $58 Fire Department fee for group homes with 7-50 adults/children, $116 Fire Department fee for nursing homes

    • There are also specific fees for businesses operated from home:

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