Special Business License

Special Business Licenses are required for individuals performing certain types of business activities within the city limits. Special Business Licenses are issued after a background review by the Citrus Heights Police Department. In addition to a Special Business License, employees who engage in certain activities will require an Employee Permit (see additional information on Employee Permits). You will need a Special Business License if your business falls in the categories listed below:

  • Antique Dealers
  • Auto dismantlers
  • Bingo games, organizations, parlors
  • Card rooms
  • Circuses, carnivals, fairs, petting zoo
  • Dance facilities
  • Home repair/landscaping/pool cleaning
  • Maid/carpet cleaning/janitorial/house cleaning
  • Massage establishments and massage therapist (see Additional Information)
  • Mobile auto repairs
  • Mobile or itinerate food sales (e.g.food trucksP
  • Motorcycle sales, including new and used parts
  • Pool halls
  • Private security company (unless licensed by the State of California)
  • Purchase or sale of metals, including scrap metals
  • Repossession or storage of autos
  • Weapons dealers & sales of gun powder