Business Licenses

CITY OF CHATTANOOGA BUSINESS LICENSING

The City of Chattanooga is permitted to collect a tax on the privilege of conducting a business in the corporate city limits. This is based upon the rules and regulations established by T.C.A. 67-4-7 et seq.

A business license does not permit operation unless properly zoned and/ or in compliance with all other applicable state, county, or city laws, rules and regulations. Also, as required by T.C.A 39-17-1801 et seq., businesses must comply with all provisions of the Tennessee Non-Smoker Protection Act.

Additional permits may be required as set forth by the City of Chattanooga Code of Ordiances. It is the responsibility of the owners, officer’s partners, or members of a business to keep up with law changes.

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OBTAINING A CITY OF CHATTANOOGA BUSINESS LICENSE

Business License Application

Business License Applications are now processed online by clicking on Business License. The initial Business License registration fee is $15. You can pay mail your payment at the address below or online, note a convenience fee will be added to your payment. The City will no longer be processing paper applications.

For mail in payments, please make payments to:

City of Chattanooga
Office of the City Treasurer
101 E 11th Street, Room 100
Chattanooga, TN 37402-4285
Phone number: (423) 643-7262

*All businesses required to have a City of Chattanooga Business must also have a Hamilton County Business License. For information on obtaining a Hamilton County Business license please call (423) 209-6500.

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