The County of Butte only requires business licenses or permits for the following activities within the unincorporated area. Depending on the type of business, if you operate out of your home you may also need a Home Occupation Permit issued by the Butte County Department of Development Services.
Type of Business License or Permit
Application Fee
License or Permit Fee
Frequency
Auto Dismantler
$5.00
$38.00
Per Quarter
Bingo
N/A
$50.00
Per Year
Cardroom (one table)
$500.00
Carnival or Circus
$100.00
Per Day
Dance Permit
$2.50/$5.00/$15.00
Per Day/Month/Quarter
Fair
Junk Collector/Dealer
$20.00
Outdoor Festival (90-day approval period)
$100.00 $300.00
$150.00
Per Day Environmental Review
Pawnbroker
Peddler
Pool Room
$15.00
Skating Rink
Solicitor
Sound Truck
$2.50
Theater
Used Goods Dealer
If you are planning to operate your business within the city limits of Chico, Gridley, Paradise, or Oroville, each jurisdiction has specific requirements. Read more
Treasurer-Tax Collector
Tax Division 530.538.7701 taxes@buttecounty.net
Central Collections Division 530.538.7362 collections@buttecounty.net
Treasury Division 530.538.7576 treasury@buttecounty.net
25 County Center Drive Suite 125 Oroville, CA 95965
Map of County Complex
Office Hours Monday - Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm
Excludes Holidays
April 10th was the final deadline to pay the 2nd installment of 2013/14 secured property taxes and late fees have been added to outstanding tax bills. However, property owners have until June 30th to pay this fiscal year's taxes. On July 1st, outstanding propterty taxes will convert to a "default" status and additional penalites will apply. More about payment options.