Special Business Licenses
The City of South Gate has always valued its relationship with the business community, and we are pleased to announce some changes to our business license tax procedures that are designed to streamline the process for remitting taxes to the City. The City has partnered with HdL Companies to provide assistance to the business community for all their business licensing needs. They offer a variety of online options for all aspects of licensing including applications, payments, certificate issuance, as well as obtaining copies of forms and other relevant information. This transition aims to make these processes more efficient for you. Both new applications and renewals will be processed through the new HdL system.
HdL’s Business Support Center is available by email and telephone to guide customers through their intuitive online customer portal. The Business Support Center support hours are Monday through Friday 8am-5pm PST.
The City has installed a tablet in the City Hall lobby to allow for walk-in Business License customers to start the process of obtaining a business license on the HdL customer portal. Staff is available at the City Clerk’s Office and the Water Customer Service Counter to assist you with the customer portal should you need help.
Contact Us for Assistance
Phone:(323) 282-3528
Email: SouthGate@hdlgov.com
Special Business License Applications
Applications for new Special Business Licenses can be processed online, by email, or by U.S. mail
- OR, mail completed form to:
City of South Gate
Business Support Center
8839 N. Cedar Ave #212
Fresno, CA 93720
Special Business License Categories:
Parking Lot Events
Whether your business is holding an outdoor sale or special event, a parking lot permit needs to be issued. Please visit https://SouthGate.HdLGov.com to complete and submit an electronic application. A plot plan with pictures of the location and space to be used for the event must be submitted with the application. An approval letter from the property owner and other requirements may be needed depending on the details of your event. Staff will explain all additional requirements.
You must apply for the permit 2 weeks prior to the event as there are 5 departments that are involved in the inspection and approval process. Separate processing fees apply for the Business License and Building and Safety Divisions. There is a $20 per day fee if there will be any type of sales or entertainment at the event.
Sidewalk Sales
Procedures are very similar to the Parking lot sales; however, there is a charge of $204 per day for the sales event, and a refundable $300 cleaning fee. Proper insurance must be provided for license approval.
Carnival
A special permit form needs to be turned in 60 days prior to commencement of the event. The license fee is $200 per day.
Fireworks Stands
Must be eligible organization, established within the city for minimum of 1 year, had bona fide membership of at least 20 person, the majority residents of the city. Once permit is received sales can commence noon on June 28th and end 10 p.m. on July 4th. Only 20 permits are allowed per year. Permits must be filed between March 1st and May 1st, there are many requirements that will be given at the time the application is picked up. If you are returning you must have submitted the financial statements which reflects what the profits where used for, they must all have been used within the city, or you will not qualify the following year.
Christmas Tree Sales
You must apply 2 weeks prior to selling as a special permit is circulated and five different departments must inspect the location. Come to the Business License Division to pick up an application and receive all necessary requirements. You must have the property owner’s approval and Fire Department’s approval prior to the permit being issued. Separate fees from the Building and Safety Division and Business License Division will apply.
Contractors
When applying for the license you must have your government ID and pocket card available. If you are having an agent apply, the agent must provide a notarized letter signed by the owner or business officer. HdL will verify that the State Contractor’s License is active and in good standing, and that the person signing for the license is an actual officer.
This is a calendar year license, we do not provide monthly or quarterly licenses. The fee is $70 for the first $25,000 and $1 for each additional $1,000. The fee is based on the valuation of the job/project. A sub-contractor will also be required to apply for the business license, and pay the minimum of $70 if the full valuation is paid by the main contractor.