Applying for a License

Thank you for choosing Glendale to open your business

The checklist below provides the step-by-step process to follow prior to starting your business in the
City of Glendale

*This list should not be construed as all-inclusive. Other steps may be appropriate for your specific type of business.

Before applying for a Glendale business license:
  1. Verify property is legally zoned for your type of business by contacting Joseline Castaneda in the Planning Division at [email protected] or Sydney Tirella at [email protected].

  2. Determine what permits/plans are required for your business by contacting Lucia Soto in the Building Safety Division at  [email protected]. (Not applicable for home-based businesses.) 

  3. Once your Certificate of Occupancy (C of O) is approved and you have passed all your inspections, apply for a business license.

For questions, please contact [email protected] or 623.930.3190