Commercial

Step 1.First things first!

1.  Check on zoning for your location, making sure the type of business you have is approved by our Planning Department. Email: planning@cityofmedford.org  -  Let them know the address you are looking at and what type of business you have.

2. Check in with our Building Department to make sure all is good to go permit-wise.  Give them the address where you would like to open and let them know the type of business you have.  Email:  building@cityofmedford.org

• IF you have a commercial business but are located outside the city limits of Medford, you only need to fill out the application.  We consider this a "Commercial OCL (outside city limits)" type of business license.

Step 2.Now you are ready to apply!

• You will need to submit the following items for review: 
  1. Medford business license application (filled out entirely - do not miss a question as this may delay final approval!)
  2. Medford Fire Depart. Business Information & check list (2 pages)
  3. Current floor plan (including dimensions, showing interior rooms, windows and doorways, etc.)

Step 3.Submit your business license packet

• Submit your business license application packet:
  1. Email: businesslicenses@cityofmedford.org
  2. In person: 200 S. Ivy Street, Lausmann Annex, Second Floor
  3. By mail: City of Medford Attn: B/L, 200 S. Ivy Street, Medford, OR 97501

Step 4.Approval and Payment

• The review process for inside city limit applications is approximately 1-2 weeks *If you have any open Building permits at your location, you will need to submit your application after all work has been completed, inspected/finaled and permits are closed.
• Application review fee of $50 is due at time of submittal  
• Annual business license fee follows the General Business License fee schedule and due after review is completed.  We will contact you by phone or email
• Outside the city limits: Your review process takes approximately 1-3 business days and annual fee is $100
• Payments can be made online (link will be provided), mailed in or in person with check or cash
• Once final payment has been made, you can request a copy of your license be sent to you by email or a hard copy by mail