Business Resources

Opening up a New Business?

We want to hear from you! Reach out to the City by calling 360-263-2782 or email clerk@ci.lacenter.wa.us and let us know. We can schedule a ribbon cutting for your new business.

The Mayor, City staff, and a councilmember will attend your ribbon cutting. The City will provide the ribbon, giant scissors, and a speaker with microphone for the business owner to give a speech after the Mayor introduces the new La Center business.

Business Licensing

General (resident) License

The city of La Center requires a license for all businesses located within city limits, or conducting business within city limits. If you are not sure if you will do business within the city limits, contact the city directly before you apply.

If you will have more than one business located on a single property, you must complete a separate application for each business.

• Origination fee: $50
• Renewal fee: $50

Nonprofit

If you are a nonprofit business, you may be exempt from city fees. To qualify you must submit a copy of your business’ IRS 501(c) certificate with your application.

• Origination fee: $0
• Renewal fee: City license does not renew

Non-Resident Business License

If your business is physically located outside city limits, but conducts business within city limits, your license fee is determined by gross annual income earned within this city’s limits.