Business Tax Division

Any person doing business within City limits is required to obtain a City of Rohnert Park Business Tax Certificate. Fees are categorized by classification and are established for each classification. The City issues a new tax certificate for each calendar year. Renewal bills are sent out in November for the next year with payment due by January 31st.

If you have any questions, please call the Business Tax Division at 585-6725.

Guide for New Businesses

Obtain a City Business Tax Certificate

A City Business Tax Certificate may be obtained at City Hall, 130 Avram Avenue, between the hours of 8am-5pm, Monday through Thursday.  To apply for a business tax certificate, you will need to fill out an application. To determine the appropriate fee, please see the rate sheet. To determine if you are a professional classification, please see listing. If your business is being run out a residence in Rohnert Park, you will also need to complete the Home Occupation Application. All fees are due upon receipt of the application. The business tax certificate will be issued upon approval and mailed to you within three weeks.

Renewing Your Tax Certificate

Business tax certificate renewal invoices are mailed out each year in November. Annual fees are due January 1, and are subject to 25% penalty on February 1, & March 1, then 7% simple annual interest on unpaid balance added thereafter. Renewal fees are based upon information previously reported. If you have any questions regarding our renewal policy, please call the Business Tax Division at (707) 585-6725.

Reporting Business Changes

If you have any changes to your business information, please send us a signed note referencing your business name or tax certificate number. Our mailing address is: City of Rohnert Park, P.O. Box 1489, Rohnert Park, CA 94927-1489. If you have any questions, please call the Business Tax Division at (707) 585-6725.

Closing Your Business

Business tax certificates are nontransferable. If you are no longer conducting business in our City, you must contact us to close your business tax certificate. Please send us a note with the business name and the date you closed your business and include your signature. Our mailing address is: City of Rohnert Park, P.O. Box 1489, Rohnert Park, CA 94927-1489). If you have any questions, please call the Business Tax Division at (707) 585-6725.

Massage Therapy Business Tax Certificate and CAMTC Certification

Required:

• Completed Business Tax Certificate application
• Current California Massage Therapy Council (CAMTC) Certification

Peddlers & Solicitors Tax Certificate and Permit

Required:

• Completed Business Tax Certificate application with full corporate information.
• Complete listing of the persons who will be soliciting in Rohnert Park.
• Non-Profit organizations will be required to submit documentation from the Federal Government and/or State of California (Franchise Tax Board) verifying tax exemption status. NO EXCEPTIONS. Verification of corporate status does not qualify. This verification must be made to the Business License Division every year to remain eligible to conduct business in Rohnert Park.
• Current Department of Public Safety Peddler & Solicitor Photo ID permit