FAQs • South Salt Lake, UT • CivicEngage

May I start business before my license is issued?: No. All prospective businesses must receive a license prior to engaging in business operations. Businesses failing to comply with licensing requirements may be subject to daily citations or criminal penalties.

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Community Development - Business Licensing

1. Are business licenses transferable?: No. All new businesses (or businesses with a change in ownership) must submit a new business license application and schedule any required inspections.

2. May I start business before my license is issued?: No. All prospective businesses must receive a license prior to engaging in business operations. Businesses failing to comply with licensing requirements may be subject to daily citations or criminal penalties.

3. How do I know if my business is allowed in a building?: Please review Title 17 of the South Salt Lake Municipal Code for what land uses are allowed in each zoning district. If your proposed use is allowed in the zoning district and is a change of use from prior uses, the building and site will be required to be brought into current compliance with all Municipal Code, Building Code and Fire Code requirements. If you have specific questions, please contact our planning department staff.

4. Do I need a business license for a Home Occupation?: Yes. All home occupations require a business license.

5. I scheduled a building/fire inspection and received a correction list on my inspection report. Now what do I do?: All items listed on your inspection report must be addressed prior to license approval. If the compliance item requires a building permit, you will need to submit the appropriate applications with a General Contractor licensed in the State of Utah. Once all improvements have been completed, applicants shall contact the inspector listed on the inspection report to schedule a follow-up inspection.

6. Do I need a business license if I am only storing goods in a warehouse?: Yes. All warehouses and stored goods also require a business license.

7. Do I need a business license to rent my residential property?: Yes. All residential rentals require a business license before leasing begins.

8. Do I need an inspection for my rental business license application?: Yes. All rental business licenses require that the property is inspected prior to beginning the leasing process.

9. I am closing my business in SSL, what do I need to do?: Please contact Karla Slick at 801-483-6031 or email Karla to close your account.