Before applying for a business license, please take the following steps:

REGISTRATION OF BUSINESS NAME:

All entities doing business in Utah under a business name must register the business name with the Utah Department of Commerce. 

Click here to register online.

The Department of Commerce will help you navigate how to register your business name and get information on other state agencies as needed. You can contact the Utah Department of Commerce at 801-560-4849 if you have questions regarding name registration.

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OBTAIN A STATE SALES TAX NUMBER:

If you are selling a tangible item, you will need to submit a Sales Tax Certificate showing Taylorsville City as a receiving entity. You can either complete the process on the Utah Department of Commerce registration site listed above or with the Utah State Tax Commission. 

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OBTAIN AN EIN NUMBER FROM THE IRS:

To determine if you will need an EIN number from the IRS, you can check their website here.

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READ OVER "AVOIDING COMMON PROBLEMS" BELOW:

Please read over the "avoiding common problems" section in the drop-down below to make sure all proper steps are completed for your specific business.

Taylorsville business licenses must be renewed annually. As a courtesy, the City of Taylorsville will mail a renewal notice approximately one month prior to the expiration date of the current license.

To avoid late fees, business owners must pay the business license renewal prior to the renewal deadline. Most Home Occupation licenses do not have a renewal fee, but we need to know you are still in business.

Please note that although the city sends renewal notices to all businesses prior to the expiration of the current license, it is ultimately the responsibility of the business owner to ensure that the business license is renewed prior to the expiration date.

*Please note that Individual Solicitors and temporary business licenses (fireworks, tree lot, special event, etc.) are not renewable and a new application must be submitted each year.

The City of Taylorsville recognizes that the timely issuance of business licenses is of utmost importance to many business owners. As a result, it is recommended that applicants for a new business license consider the following factors that could result in unwanted delays in the approval process: 

• Land use and zoning complications — To ensure that a business is permitted at the proposed location, please contact the Taylorsville Planning and Zoning Division at 801-963-5400 regarding your business use and location.

• Building improvements — Tenant improvements to commercial spaces often require a building permit and certificate of occupancy prior to the commencement of business operations. Before beginning any building improvements, contact the Taylorsville Building Division at 801-955-2030 for more information.

• Health Department approval — Restaurants, bakeries, beauty salons and massage businesses in Taylorsville require Health Department approval. Contact the Salt Lake County Health Department at 385-468-4100 for more information.

• Unified Fire Authority inspection — All commercial businesses and home daycares must pass an onsite inspection by the Unified Fire Authority. Common problems include missing or unlighted exit signs, blocked exit corridors, lack of approved fire extinguishers, and non-functioning fire suppression sprinklers. Contact the Unified Fire Authority at 801-743-7230 for more information.

According to Taylorsville City Code, any owner of a rental property including single family homes, multi-family homes, and ADU-accessory dwelling units located within the City of Taylorsville are required to obtain a Rental Dwelling License.

*Please note that the property owner needs to set up an account and apply for the license. We do not accept applications from property management companies.

A separate application will need to be filled out for each property/parcel you own. You will need to select the appropriate type of rental license that is applicable.     

• Rental Dwellings/Single Family Unit is a single-family home including an individually owned townhouse or condominium.

• Rental Dwellings/Multi-Family Unit is a classification of housing where multiple separate housing units for residential inhabitants are contained within one building or several buildings within one complex. This includes a duplex, triplex, fourplex or apartment building. Indicate how many units on the application.

• Rental Dwellings/Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) is defined as "one or more rooms in a building or portion thereof designed, occupied, or intended as a residence for a family with complete and independent facilities for living, sleeping, eating, cooking and sanitation provided within the dwelling unit." They are sometimes referred to as "basement apartments" or "mother-in-law apartments."

A Residential Rental Self Inspection form will need to be attached to each application. 

If the title of the home or property is recorded under a business name, we will need proof of the Utah Department of Commerce name registration for that business name.

If you are remodeling and/or doing construction on the property, you may need a building permit to do so. Please contact the Building Department at 801-955-2030 with questions.  

The City of Taylorsville wants all landlords to be good landlords so as of June 30, 2023, we are no longer participating in the Good Landlord Program and do not require landlords to take that class. Please see answers to frequently asked questions here, describing the reasons for this change.

City of Taylorsville Code requires a current permit/license for those wishing to solicit to residences in the city. The parent company that employs the solicitor and each solicitor need to have a license.

For the Parent Company:

• Obtain a license by clicking on the gold "apply/manage business license" box. You will either need to register an online account if you do not have one or sign into your existing account.

• Complete the Solicitor/Parent Company application and attach your Department of Commerce name registration paperwork.

For the Individual Solicitor:

• Obtain a license by clicking on the gold "apply/manage business license" box. You will either need to register an online account if you do not have one or sign into your existing account.

• Complete the Solicitor/Individual Vendor application using your own name as the business name. In the business description area list the company you are soliciting for.

• A current background check is required from the state or country where your identification was issued. If you have a Utah ID, you can obtain your background check from BCI – Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification, 4315 S. 2700 West. The background check must be dated within the last 180 days.

• Attach all pages of the background check; the original may be requested if we cannot clearly see the attachment.

• Attach a copy of your identification.

• Attach the completed Solicitor Questionnaire.

• Submit the application.

Arrange to come into City Hall to have your picture taken for the solicitor ID badge by calling the business license department at 801-963-5400.

There is a $100 administrative fee plus license fees charged for each license.

A residential daycare is a home occupation that provides care, supervision or preschool instruction for children under 14 years of age within an occupied dwelling with a secured yard for direct or indirect compensation. The owner of the daycare needs to reside in the home.

*Per city code, a residential daycare cannot be located within 300 feet of an existing daycare.

• Obtain a license by clicking on the gold "apply/manage business license" box. You will either need to register an online account if you do not have one or sign into your existing account.

• Click apply and find the Home Occupation – Residential Child Day Care application, then click the blue apply tab and complete the application.

The following documents will be needed when you fill out the Home Occupation – Residential Day Care application:

*Department of Commerce name registration (only if using a business name)

*Day Care Inspection form

*Property Owner Authorization form (only if your name is not on the title of the home or if you rent)

*State License – Mandatory for over anyone watching over 8 children (including their own)

*Background Check (from every adult over 18 that resides in the home) dated within the last 6 months. Background checks must be from the state where your ID was issued. For Utah, background checks can be obtained from BCI, 4317 S. 2700 West.

*Copy of Identification (driver’s license or state issued ID card)

*Photos of the outdoor play area and fencing to show compliance with:

         A secure outdoor play area is required for all residential child day care home occupations and shall comply with the following:

         a.   The play area shall be located in the rear and/or side yard of the dwelling.

         b.   The play area shall be secured by a well-maintained fence that is at least 6 feet in height with a self-latching gate.

         c.   The outdoor play area shall be maintained in good condition and be finished and landscaped to include ground covers, paving or other surfaces that do not pose a risk to children.

         d.   The outdoor play area shall not be used by the residential child day care before 8 a.m. or after 8 p.m.

*Photo or diagram showing the drop off/pick up area to show compliance with:

For residential child day care, residential preschools, and residential instruction, drop-off and pick-up shall not occur in the public right-of-way.