Congratulations on your decision to open your Auburn business! The City of Auburn wants you to know that you are not alone in your enthusiasm to make your business venture a success. To assist you in your new endeavor we have developed many tools and resources to help your business to success.
Please feel free to contact us directly with any questions you may have. For general business information, where to locate and other valuable resources please email Business License Services. If your questions are more specific regarding how to physically create a facility and get your doors open, or questions on fees, forms or process, please contact our staff at the Community Development Services Department. Whatever your needs, we are open for business and available and eager to assist you.
If you have already done your advanced planning and simply need information on Business Licenses you have come to the right place. Please review the business license FAQ and information below to understand the upcoming changes to the City of Auburn Business Licensing Program.
Business Licenses are required under Title 5 Business Licenses and Regulations | Auburn City Code and all rules and requirements may be found online as outlined within Sections ACC 5.10.010 - 5.84.070. The purpose of the license is to identify, authorize, track and report various commerce enterprises operating lawfully within the City of Auburn and to provide emergency contact information to emergency personnel.
For questions, please contact the business licensing at 253-804-5011 or email us at [email protected].
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
The City of Auburn is pleased to announce that we have partnered with the Washington State Department of Revenue Business Licensing Service (BLS) effective September 15, 2022, for administration of City of Auburn General Business Licensing.
Our partnership with the BLS will allow you "one-stop shopping" when applying, maintaining, or renewing many of your state and city licenses, saving you time and costs. If your business was licensed in Auburn in 2022 and your license expiration date was 12/31/2022, your 2023 renewal will be prorated and aligned with your state anniversary/expiration date making it easier to plan and renew everything at once moving forward.
More information can be found under the "Apply or Renew" and "FAQs" tabs below. At this time, all new and renewal license applications must be submitted through the BLS system. Please see the regulatory licenses and residential rental license that will still be licensed through the city by reading the FAQ on tab three below.
The 2022 annual license fee for the City of Auburn is $103.00 for in city businesses and $52.00 for non-resident licenses. Reading the FAQ will provide the process for exempt, residential rental, or regulatory licenses.
If you have any questions, please contact Auburn Business Licensing at 253-804-5011 or email us at [email protected]. For details on the Business License web portal with the Department of Revenue, please go to Open a business | Washington Department of Revenue.