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Livermore business licenses and permits split into two first stops
Livermore sends business license questions through Finance and building or project questions through the Permit Center, so a new business space may need both lanes.
Livermore has two useful front doors. Business license work runs through Finance. Building, planning, engineering, housing, and project help run through the Permit Center.
That split matters when the idea is both a business and a space change. A shop, office, studio, food spot, home business, or tenant project can touch both sides at once.
Livermore asks businesses in the city to keep a business license current. A business inside city limits also needs a Planning check for zoning and signs. Some uses can have extra steps. Examples include massage, day spa, solicitor, taxi, dance, and card room uses.
Construction permits now run online through the permit system. The Permit Center is still useful. It helps you sort which desk is involved and what review or inspection path fits the work.
Before you start, split the question in two. What business activity is happening? What physical work is happening at the address? The first call or online form is much cleaner when those pieces are clear.
Where to see it
Livermore Business License and Permit Center pages.
Official sources
Official pages
Reviewed July 3, 2026
Current rules, forms, fees, deadlines, maps, and office instructions.
Rules, forms, fees, deadlines, and office procedures can change. Check the current page before you file, pay, or rely on a date.
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