Frequently Asked Questions

Visit the Business License Fees and Taxes web page for more information.  You may also visit our office located at 1010 10th Street in Modesto on the second floor suite 2100.

You can pay your business license in person or online using our online portal.  

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These are the forms that would need to be attached to your business license renewal depending on the type of business.  These forms should be filled out, saved to your device and uploaded to the online renewal portal.  

Subcontractor Adjustment List (PDF)

This form is for General Contractors to adjust the amounts paid to a licensed sub-contractor.  General Contractors must fill this form out and attach it to their renewal to be allowed this adjustment.

Apportionment Worksheet (PDF)

A taxpayer may reduce total receipts from the operation of business or from work performed in the City by a percentage that represents activities that occur outside the city. If you believe this applies to your business please complete this BL-2 Apportionment worksheet.

Refunds for overpayment will be processed within four weeks. In the event of a balance on previously unpaid taxes, any refund due will be applied towards this balance. Refunds will be issued in the form of a check.

Region 5 Central Valley Regional Water Board - Sacramento Office

Website: www.waterboards.ca.gov/centralvalley/

Email: jenna.yang@waterboards.ca.gov

Phone: 1-916-464-4764

State Water Board

Website: www.waterboards.ca.gov/waterboards_map.html

Email: stormwater@waterboards.ca.gov

Phone: 1-866-563-3107