Business Licenses
In Santee, California
State Mandated Storm Water Inspections Business License State Mandated Notice
Anyone who conducts business within the city is required to have a city business license. This includes:
- Businesses that are based or operate within the city
- Businesses based in other cities that enter Santee to sell goods or services
- Anyone who uses a residential location as a place of business needs a home occupation license
Businesses or persons performing other types of specialized business may need to apply for a Regulatory Permit. This application and fee is in addition to the business license. Review by the County of San Diego Sheriff Department will be required prior to approval of the application.
Some examples of Regulatory Permits include:
- Amusement establishments
- Auction and auctioneers
- Circuses and carnivals
- Entertainment/Public Dance
- Firearm sales
- Secondhand dealers
- Peddlers
- Solicitors
Please contact the Finance Department to obtain the appropriate Regulatory Permit fee amount and Regulatory Permit application. Allow up to six weeks for processing.
Before purchasing or leasing a business location, confirm that the business will comply with City Zoning and Land Use Regulations.
For information regarding storm water runoff, please visit our Storm Water Pollution Prevention Program.
For information regarding fire code requirements, please visit the Santee Fire Department's Fire Inspections webpage.
Apply/renew online on Santee's Permitting & Licensing Portal.