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Pomona business licenses are tied to the activity and address
Pomona business license work can start online or at City Hall, and the same business question may also touch planning, permits, rentals, or contractor work.
Pomona business license questions start with two simple facts: what the business does and where it will operate. You can use the online license portal, or you can work through the Business License counter at City Hall.
One local detail is easy to miss. Pomona treats home and commercial rentals as business activity for license purposes. Outside contractors can also meet the license step when they pull permits in the city.
Before you apply, write down the business name, address, owner contact, and activity. Also note whether customers, tenants, employees, vehicles, food, or signs are part of the plan.
If the address or use needs planning review, ask planning before you guess from the license form. The license puts the business into the city system. Planning helps sort whether the place fits the use.
Where to see it
Pomona Business License and Planning Applications 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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