Apply for a temporary business license

Businesses defined below must apply for and obtain a temporary business license certificate:

• Seasonal vendors operating in a temporary location and conducting limited, seasonal sales (i.e., Christmas tree and fireworks sales). Fees: $10/day/location, not to exceed $100/location.

• Special events vendors selling event-related merchandise. Fees: $10/day/vendor, not to exceed $100/location.

• Film production companies filming in the City of Portland for no more than 3 business days per calendar year.

• Promoters of commercial entertainment doing business in the City of Portland for no more than 3 business days per calendar year. Fees: $25/day.

• Vendors in temporary structures for no more than 14 days. Fees: $10/day/vendor, not to exceed $100/location.

• Amusement ride operators not in the same location for more than 14 days. Fees: $10/day/vendor; and $10/day for each ride operated.

Please note: fees paid for a temporary business license are not refundable.

Be sure to include a check for the amount due with the form.

Businesses defined below must apply for and obtain a temporary business license certificate:

• Seasonal vendors operating in a temporary location and conducting limited, seasonal sales (i.e., Christmas tree and fireworks sales). Fees: $10/day/location, not to exceed $100/location.

• Special events vendors selling event-related merchandise. Fees: $10/day/vendor, not to exceed $100/location.

• Film production companies filming in the City of Portland for no more than 3 business days per calendar year.

• Promoters of commercial entertainment doing business in the City of Portland for no more than 3 business days per calendar year. Fees: $25/day.

• Vendors in temporary structures for no more than 14 days. Fees: $10/day/vendor, not to exceed $100/location.

• Amusement ride operators not in the same location for more than 14 days. Fees: $10/day/vendor; and $10/day for each ride operated.

Please note: fees paid for a temporary business license are not refundable. 

Businesses defined below must apply for and obtain a temporary business license certificate:

• Seasonal vendors operating in a temporary location and conducting limited, seasonal sales (i.e., Christmas tree and fireworks sales). Fees: $10/day/location, not to exceed $100/location.

• Special events vendors selling event-related merchandise. Fees: $10/day/vendor, not to exceed $100/location.

• Film production companies filming in the City of Portland for no more than 3 business days per calendar year.

• Promoters of commercial entertainment doing business in the City of Portland for no more than 3 business days per calendar year. Fees: $25/day.

• Vendors in temporary structures for no more than 14 days. Fees: $10/day/vendor, not to exceed $100/location.

• Amusement ride operators not in the same location for more than 14 days. Fees: $10/day/vendor; and $10/day for each ride operated.

Please note: fees paid for a temporary business license are not refundable.