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Licenses

Business and Rental Housing Licenses

Any business or person conducting business, in the City of Tualatin, is required to obtain a business license unless specifically exempt by State or Federal statute. 

Drop off or mail completed business license application to the City Offices/Library building at 18880 SW Martinazzi Avenue, Tualatin, OR 97062.  

The licensing fee is based on the number of employees, at the Tualatin location, including part-time employees, full-time employees and owners. The rates are as follows: 

Number of EmployeesRate
1-2 Employees$55.00
3-10 Employees$60.00
11-50 Employees$120.00
Over 50 Employees$240.00

The License year is from January 1st to December 31st and is renewable annually. Renewals will automatically be sent out, at the end of each year. For a new business starting after July 1st, the fee is one half of the above amount and would then be renewable the following January. 

Once the completed application and payment are received, the license goes to the Building and Planning departments for approval. The license is usually processed and mailed within seven to ten days. 

A contractor or landscape contractor located in Tualatin must have a valid Tualatin business license. However, the City of Tualatin recognizes the Metro License and, if your business is not located in Tualatin and you have a valid Metro license, you are not required to obtain a City of Tualatin business license. 

Starting a New Business

Prior to obtaining a business license, please check the following:

  • Location – prior to buying or leasing space for your business or for a home business - contact the City of Tualatin (503.691.3026) to review allowed activities at the location. 
  • Permit Process – If planning new construction or major improvements to an existing building, contact the Planning Division (503.691.3026) to start the review process. If you are making any changes to existing location, the next step is to contact the Building Division (503.691.3044) to see if any permits are required. 

Your business license will not be issued until all required permits have been issued and signed off. 

For a home business, please review the Home Occupation Standards and, if there are any questions regarding the Ordinance, please contact the City of Tualatin Planning Department, (503) 691-3026.  

Renewing Your Business or Rental License Online

Visit our website at: https://tualatin.accessgovernment.net/businesslicensing  

When registering online, you will need your License Number and Web Registration Key which can be found on your City of Tualatin renewal notice. The website only accepts Visa or MasterCard. 

Please contact Mary Daily with any questions or concerns at (503) 691-3058 or mdaily@tualatin.gov. 

Helpful Links

Business License Application (.DOCX) Business License Ordinance (PDF) Home Occupation Standards (PDF) Rental Housing License Application (.DOCX) TMC 6-13 Rental Housing Maintenance Standards (PDF) Solicitud de licencia comercial (.DOCX) Solicitud de licencia de vivienda de alquiler (.DOCX) Online Fillable Tualatin New Business License Application

Liquor Licenses

Anyone who sells or offers to sell alcoholic beverages. Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS) states the requirements of holding a liquor license in order to sell alcohol (ORS 471.405), and define various activities that constitute a “sale” (ORS 471.406). 

The process starts with the Oregon Liquor Control Commission (OLCC). You must complete a packet of forms, including an endorsement from your local government, and submit them to the OLCC for consideration. You can find the necessary forms by visiting the OLCC website. 

OLCC will provide forms to bring to the City for endorsement. Please bring your forms to the City Office located at 18880 SW Martinazzi Ave, Tualatin, or call (503) 691-3058 if you have additional questions. 

The City also has a liquor license application form to complete. 

In addition to the OLCC’s fees, Tualatin requires the following fees for a Liquor License Application. Fees can be paid by check or in person with cash or a credit card. 

  • New Application – $100 
  • Change in Application – $75 
  • Renewal of Previous Application – $35 
  • Temporary License – $35 

The City has 45 days to complete our endorsement but this generally takes between 2-5 weeks. You will be contacted once your application has appeared before the City Council. You may then pick up your form from the City Offices and return them to the OLCC to finish the application process. 

There is an annual renewal process around the end of December, you will receive a letter telling you it is time to renew. The renewal fee is $35. 

Helpful Links

OLCC License Types (PDF) Liquor License Application (PDF)