Any person(s) doing business, for profit, inside the city limits of Hillsboro is required by City ordinance to have a City of Hillsboro business license. This includes commercial, home and out-of-city locations. Applications must be submitted on an original form obtained either in person at our offices located at 150 E Main Street in Hillsboro, by mail, or by calling 503.681.6408 or 503.681.6438. Not-for-profit businesses must still contact the City and apply for an exemption certificate.
All new business license applications must be submitted with an initial application processing fee of $80.Upon approval of a new application, a business license base fee of $25, plus all applicable employee and maintenance fees will be billed to the applicant within 30 days. The $25 dollar base fee includes the first two owners and/or employees. The business is then assessed $5 for each additional owner and/or employee working within the City of Hillsboro’s jurisdiction. The maximum cumulative fee any business is assessed is $830, including the initial application fee and $750 for annual license and employee renewal fees. (More)
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