Title 7 — BUSINESS LICENSES›Division 1 — GENERAL LICENSING PROCEDURES
Los Angeles County Municipal Code Ch. 7.14 License Fees
Los Angeles County Municipal Code · 2026-09 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Los Angeles County
Cite as: Los Angeles County Municipal Code Chapter 7.14 · Text as of 2026-10-04
7.14.010 - Fee Schedule.¶
The license fees required to be paid to perform, carry on, conduct, or engage in any businesses, occupations or activities set forth in this Title 7, the license Ordinance codified in this Title, are as stated in this Chapter.
ANNUAL/ONE YEAR FEES AND RENEWALS
| First Year | Annual Renewal | |
|---|---|---|
| ACCUPRESSURE ESTABLISHMENT | $2,268.00 | $ 354.00 |
| ACCUPRESSURIST | 351.00 | 234.00 |
| ADULT BUSINESS | ||
| 1. Bookstore | 2,228.00 | 1,712.00 |
| 2. Cabaret | 1,981.00 | 1,712.00 |
| 3. Hotel | ||
| a. 5 to 10 units | 317.00 | 200.00 |
| b. 11 to 15 | 317.00 | 129.00 |
| c. 16 or more units | 378.00 | 246.00 |
| 4. Motel | 340.00 | 223.00 |
| 5. Motion picture arcade | 1,988.00 | 1,712.00 |
| 6. Motion picture theater | 1,836.00 | 1,552.00 |
| 7. Theater | 1,836.00 | 1,552.00 |
| AIR AMBULANCE OPERATOR | 7,566.92 | 2,483.95 |
| AMBULANCE OPERATOR | 4,846.17 | 2,923.43 |
| AMBULANCE, AIR | 373.86 | 339.55 |
| AMBULANCE, GROUND | 373.86 | 339.55 |
| AMBULETTE OPERATOR | 4,846.17 | 2,923.43 |
| AMBULETTE | 361.72 | 327.41 |
| APARTMENT HOUSE OR HOTEL | ||
| 1. If from 5 to 10 families, inclusive, can be housed. | 259.00 | 185.00 |
| 2. If from 11 to 15 families, inclusive, can be housed. | 282.00 | 200.00 |
| 3. If over 15 families can be housed. | 340.00 | 223.00 |
| BILLIARD ROOM OR CLUB | 2,092.00 | 358.00 |
| BINGO | ||
| 1. Bingo games. | 50.00 | 50.00 |
| 2. Bingo manager. | 50.00 | 50.00 |
| 3. Bingo equipment supplier. | 1,522.00 | 80.00 |
| BODY ART ESTABLISHMENT | 2,254.00 | 213.00 |
| BODY ART TECHNICIAN | 252.00 | 208.00 |
| BOARDING HOUSE | 282.00 | 200.00 |
| BOOKSTORE (other than adult) | 1,799.00 | 175.00 |
| BOTTLE WASHING | 194.00 | 60.00 |
| BOTTLE WORKS | 194.00 | 131.00 |
| BOWLING ALLEY | 1,914.00 | 323.00 |
| CARD OR GAME CLUB | 2,177.00 | 207.00 |
| CHARITABLE INSTITUTIONS | 2.00 | 2.00 |
| CHARITABLE PURPOSES | ||
| Not more than five days. | 2.00 | —— |
| CLOSING-OUT SALE | ||
| 1. First 60 days. | 168.00 | —— |
| 2. 30 days' renewal. | 60.00 | —— |
| COIN-OPERATED GAME | ||
| For each game. | 201.00 | 131.00 |
| COIN-OPERATED PHONOGRAPH | ||
| For each phonograph. | 201.00 | 131.00 |
| COLD STORAGE WAREHOUSE | 363.00 | 175.00 |
| CORPORATION DIRECTORS CHANGE | ||
| 1. With business license commission hearing. | $1,620.00 | —— |
| 2. Without business license commission hearing. | 252.00 | —— |
| DANCES | ||
| 1. All dances except for a single special dance, taxi dance hall, or youth or charity dance. | 1,771.00 | 223.00 |
| 2. Special dance (single). | 1,806.00 | 152.00 |
| 3. Taxi dance hall. | 1,774.00 | 177.00 |
| 4. Youth or charity dance. | No fee | —— |
| DEMONSTRATOR | 168.00 | 60.00 |
| DUPLICATE LICENSES | 91.00 | —— |
| ENTERTAINMENT | ||
| 1. Class I or Class III without dance license. | 1,981.00 | 406.00 |
| 2. Class I or Class III if applied for concurrently with dance license. | 621.00 | 406.00 |
| 3. Charity. | No fee | —— |
| ESCORT BUREAU | 1,864.00 | 1,590.00 |
| EXHIBITION | 1,808.00 | 275.00 |
| EXPLOSIVES | 555.00 | 293.00 |
| FERTILIZER PLANT | 363.00 | 175.00 |
| FILLING STATION | 361.00 | 252.00 |
| FOUNDRY | 340.00 | 223.00 |
| FUNERAL ESCORT | ||
| 1. Business. | 175.00 | 131.00 |
| 2. Employee. | 175.00 | 131.00 |
| GAME ARCADE | 1,777.00 | 251.00 |
| GASOLINE AND OIL TANK TRUCKS | 307.00 | 200.00 |
| GUN AND AMMUNITION DEALERS | $954.00 | $577.00 |
| HAY, GRAIN AND FEED DEALER | 309.00 | 200.00 |
| HEALTH CLUB | 1,750.00 | 251.00 |
| HEALTH SPA | 1,750.00 | 251.00 |
| HOG RANCH | 445.00 | 175.00 |
| HORSE MEAT | 194.00 | 60.00 |
| HOTEL | ||
| 5 to 10 units | 317.00 | 200.00 |
| 11 to 15 units | 317.00 | 129.00 |
| 16 or more units | 378.00 | 246.00 |
| IDENTIFICATION CARD | 168.00 | 60.00 |
| LAUNDERETTE | 265.00 | 185.00 |
| LIVERY STABLE | 340.00 | 223.00 |
| LOCKSMITH AND ITINERANT LOCKSMITH | 201.00 | 131.00 |
| LUMBERYARD | 447.00 | 246.00 |
| MANAGER—ENTERTAINMENT, GAME, MODEL STUDIO, PICTURE ARCADE, OR ADULT BUSINESS | 175.00 | 131.00 |
| MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENT | 1,895.00 | 1,119.00 |
| MASSAGE TECHNICIAN | 232.00 | 233.00 |
| MEDICAL MARIJUANA DISPENSARIES | 2,254.00 | 213.00 |
MEDICAL MARIJUANA DISPENSARY MANAGER 252.00 203.00
MODEL STUDIO 1,752.00 1,593.00
MOTEL $340.00 $223.00
MOTORCYCLE CONTEST
1. First day. 363.00 ——
2. Each additional day. 175.00 ——
MOTOR VEHICLE
1. Rental. 201.00 131.00
2. Repair.
a. Body and fender. 475.00 275.00
b. Painting. 475.00 275.00
c. Licensed repairer. 475.00 275.00
NURSERY (plant) 194.00 131.00
OFF-THE-ROAD VEHICLE 1,574.00 177.00
OIL TOOL EXCHANGE 207.00 144.00
OUTDOOR FESTIVAL
1. Religious worship. No fee ——
2. All others.
a. First day. 1,866.00 ——
b. Each additional day. 278.00 ——
PARTNERSHIP CHANGE
1. With business license commission hearing. 1,613.00 ——
2. Without business license commission hearing. 252.00 ——
PAWNBROKER 377.00 157.00
PEDDLER
1. Commercial motor vehicles. 168.00 131.00
2. Special events. 168.00 131.00
PICNIC PARK 317.00 200.00
PICTURE ARCADE 1,775.00 129.00
PONY RIDE 194.00 131.00
POULTRY DEALER 194.00 131.00
| PROMOTER (charitable) | 1,502.00 | 60.00 |
|---|---|---|
| PUBLIC EATING PLACES | ||
| 1. Public eating establishments. | 431.00 | 223.00 |
| 2. Food establishments. | 424.00 | 223.00 |
| REBOUND TUMBLING CENTER | 529.00 | 175.00 |
| RENDERING PLANT | 194.00 | 60.00 |
| RIDES (mechanical) | 318.00 | 200.00 |
| RIFLE RANGE | 1,862.00 | 226.00 |
| RODEO | ||
| 1. First day. | 1,808.00 | —— |
| 2. Each additional day. | 204.00 | —— |
| SALVAGE COLLECTOR | ||
| 1. Regular—for each vehicle. | 202.00 | 158.00 |
| 2. Charity—for each vehicle. | 2.00 | 2.00 |
| SALVAGE DEALER | 458.00 | 250.00 |
| 1. Regular. | 2.00 | 2.00 |
| 2. Charity. | ||
| SAWMILL | 447.00 | 175.00 |
| SCHOOL, PRIVATE | 1,846.00 | 246.00 |
| SECONDHAND DEALER | ||
| 1. Regular. | 343.00 | 232.00 |
| 2. Charity. | 2.00 | 2.00 |
| SEPARATE ACTIVITIES | ||
| The fee for the activity requiring the highest license fee established in Section 7.14.010, plus $168.00 each for every other license, or $60.00 for every other renewal of a license. | ||
| SHOOTING GALLERY | 270.00 | 129.00 |
| SITE TRANSFER | Amount of annual renewal license fee. | |
| SKATING RINK | 1,659.00 | 269.00 |
| SOLICITOR | ||
| 1. Charitable. | No fee | —— |
| 2. Company (principal). | 175.00 | 131.00 |
| 3. Individual—not a principal. | 175.00 | 131.00 |
| SOUND TRUCK | ||
| 1. Commercial. | 168.00 | 60.00 |
| 2. Noncommercial. | 168.00 | 60.00 |
| SWIMMING POOL—PUBLIC | 194.00 | 60.00 |
| TAXI DANCER AND TAXI DANCER INSTRUCTOR | 168.00 | 60.00 |
| TAXICAB | ||
| 1. Driver. | ||
| a. Regular fee. | $175.00 | $131.00 |
| b. If the applicant submits with his application a valid, unrevoked, current taxicab driver's license, certificate, or permit approved by the sheriff and issued by a city. | 168.00 | 131.00 |
| 2. Operator. | ||
| a. Regular fee. | 1,526.00 | 155.00 |
| b. For the first cab. | 168.00 | 131.00 |
| c. For each additional cab. | 168.00 | 131.00 |
| d. Application to modify own license without commission hearing. | 168.00 | —— |
| e. Application to modify with commission hearing. | 1,495.00 | —— |
| THEATER (motion picture and live, other than adult) | 1,829.00 | 246.00 |
| TOW TRUCK | 168.00 | 131.00 |
| TRADE-IN DEALER | 317.00 | 227.00 |
| TRAVELING SHOW OR CIRCUS | ||
| 1. First day. | 1,831.00 | —— |
| 2. Each additional day. | 204.00 | —— |
| 3. Carnival game booth. | 329.00 | 201.00 |
| VACATION CERTIFICATE BUSINESS | 1,495.00 | 60.00 |
| In addition to license fees set forth in Section 7.85.050. | ||
| VALET PARKING SERVICE | 175.00 | 131.00 |
| WATER TAXI | ||
| 1. Operator. | 1,556.00 | 185.00 |
| 2. Boat. | ||
| a. First boat. | 175.00 | 131.00 |
| b. Each additional boat. | 175.00 | 60.00 |
WEED ERADICATOR 237.00 129.00
| TWO YEAR FEES | ||
|---|---|---|
| Initial Application Fee for First Two Years | Two Year Renewal Fee | |
| TOBACCO SHOP | 778.00 | 142.00 |
(Ord. 2023-0048 § 21, 2023; Ord. 2020-0008 § 5, 2020; Ord. 2019-0049 § 2, 2019; Ord. 2011-0030 § 1, 2011: Ord. 2006- 0036 § 3, 2006: Ord. 2003-0067 § 19, 2003: Ord. 2002-0073 § 1, 2002: Ord. 99-0039 § 2, 1999: Ord. 94-0071 § 1, 1994: Ord. 94-0046 § 1, 1994; Ord. 93-0062 § 1, 1993: Ord. 92-0132 § 9, 1992; Ord. 92-0057 § 1, 1992: Ord. 91-0085 § 1, 1991: Ord. 91-0002 § 3, 1991; Ord. 90-0065 § 1, 1990: Ord. 89-0108 § 1, 1989: Ord. 88-0184 § 6, 1988; Ord. 88-0181 § 3, 1988; Ord. 88-0107 § 1, 1988: Ord. 88-0051 § 1, 1988; Ord. 87-0068 § 1, 1987: Ord. 86-0211 § 1, 1986; Ord. 86-0098U § 1, 1986: Ord. 85-0150 § 1, 1985: Ord. 85-0110U § 1, 1985: Ord. 84-0100 § 1, 1984: Ord. 84-0098U § 1, 1984: Ord. 83-0201 § 1, 1983: Ord. 83-0053 § 1, 1983: Ord. 82-0121 § 2, 1982; Ord. 82-0078 § 1, 1982: Ord. 12362 § 2, 1981: Ord. 12338 § 3, 1981; Ord. 12230 § 4, 1980: Ord. 12156 § 1, 1980: Ord. 12146 § 4, 1980; Ord. 11929 § 1, 1979: Ord. 11822 § 2, 1978; Ord. 11729 § 1, 1978: Ord. 11560 § 1, 1977: Ord. 11366 § 1, 1976: Ord. 11209 § 2, 1975: Ord. 5860 Ch. 31 § 11001, 1975.)
7.14.020 - Exemptions from license fee—Blind persons.¶
In addition to those licenses which Section 16102 of the Business and Professions Code, or any other law of this state, requires be issued without fee, the tax collector shall issue without fee a license to any blind person who otherwise would be entitled to such license if such person files with the tax collector a certificate by a licensed physician and surgeon or by the Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation of the Department of Education of the state of California that he is a blind person as those words are used in this section. As used in this section, a "blind person" means a person having not more than 10 percent visual acuity in the better eye with correction.
(Ord. 6586 § 2 (part), 1954: Ord. 5860 Ch. 1 Art. 11 § 134, 1951.)
7.14.030 - Refunds.¶
A.
The county auditor may refund to the licensee all moneys collected by the tax collector because of excess, erroneous or double payment if the licensee files a proper claim.
B.
Whenever license fees are reduced during the calendar year and are made retroactive because the board of supervisors finds that the higher fee was not legally justified, and whenever the applicant has paid prior to the beginning of the license period and subsequent to such payment the fee has been reduced, the auditor shall make refunds as follows:
On the presentation of a refund claim, prepared in duplicate, approved by the tax collector and accompanied by the licensee, the auditor shall:
Transmit to the tax collector a warrant for the newly established fee; and
Remit the remainder to the licensee.
(Ord. 6303 § 1 (part), 1953: Ord. 5958 § 4, 1952: Ord. 5860 Ch. 1 Art. 11 § 133, 1951.)
7.14.040 - Transferability of ambulance and ambulette vehicle license.¶
Notwithstanding Sections 7.06.280 and 7.06.290 of this code, the annual ambulance or ambulette vehicle license purchased under the provisions of this chapter is transferable to a new vehicle in the operator's ambulance or ambulette fleet if the new vehicle replaces an old vehicle, no longer in service, for which the license was originally issued. If the new ambulance or ambulette vehicle is an addition to the operator's existing ambulance or ambulette fleet, then a new license for the vehicle must be purchased.
(Ord. 96-0068 § 1, 1996: Ord. 88-0181 § 4, 1988.)
7.14.050 - Transferability of ambulance and ambulette operator permit.¶
The director of the department of health services shall be notified in writing of any request to transfer an ambulance operator's license or ambulette operator's license from the current licensee to another person, partnership, corporation, or other entity at least 30 days prior to the proposed effective date of such transfer. Upon receipt of such notification, the director may require the processing of a new application, including a full license application fee, for a license transfer. Notice of a requirement for a new application must be sent by certified mail to the license transferee from the director within 15 days from the receipt by the director of the transfer notice.
Following receipt of an application for a transfer of ownership of the license, the director may conduct a public hearing to determine if the applicant meets all requirements of this title.
(Ord. 96-0067 § 1, 1996.)
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