bounce house rental renewal in california: what you actually file

Last updated 2026-08-18

do you need a license for bounce house rental in california?

Yes, and it isn't one license. California requires a Cal/OSHA Permit to Operate an Inflatable Amusement Ride for each ride you rent out. That's per unit, not per business. Title 8, Section 3900 of the California Code of Regulations defines "temporary amusement rides" and puts inflatables squarely in the regulated category. ^[1]

You also need a general business license from your city or county for a physical business address. If you clean or sanitize with antimicrobial products (and most operators do), the Structural Pest Control Board requires a Structural Pest Control Business License, Category 3, or a Fumigation Branch 3 registration if you handle certain chemicals. ^[2] That license costs $300 for two years. ^[2] There's no way around it if you spray anything antimicrobial.

A third piece some operators miss: if you deliver and set up on someone else's property for a fee, you may count as a contractor in California. The Contractors State License Board (CSLB) has held that party rental companies performing setup may need a contractor's license when installation involves anchoring or electrical work. CSLB doesn't publish a clean cutoff, so call their licensing unit at 1-800-321-CSLB and describe your exact setup process. Don't guess.

What you do not need: an ASTM F2374 certification from the state (that's a private standard, not a state license), a "bounce house license" from a state business portal (no such thing exists), or a local amusement park license (city permits are usually general business licenses, not ride-specific).

how much does bounce house rental cost in california?

Renewal costs split into three buckets: state ride permit fees, business license fees, and structural pest control license fees.

Cal/OSHA's inflatable ride permit fee schedule runs $326 per ride if you operate 1 to 3 rides. Four or more rides drops the per-ride fee slightly, but the exact breakpoint moves with each fee schedule revision. The late renewal penalty doubles the permit fee. ^[3] A company with 3 inflatables renewing on time pays $978 a year. Late? That's $1,956.

City business license renewal swings hard by jurisdiction. Santa Ana charges $48 for a small business renewal under $100,000 gross receipts. ^[4] Berkeley can run $404 for the same tier. ^[5] Call your city's business tax office. Most have a one-page renewal calculation sheet they'll email you.

The Structural Pest Control Board business license renewal is $300 every two years. ^[2] If you also hold a qualified applicator license (QAL) or certificate (QAC) through the Department of Pesticide Regulation, that's separate: QAL renewal is $70 every two years, QAC is $35. ^[6]

A typical 3-ride bounce house rental business in California doing antimicrobial cleaning pays roughly $1,211 to $1,567 a year in renewal fees. That's three Cal/OSHA permits ($978), a city license ($48 to $404), half a biennial pest control license ($150 a year), and a small DPR applicator renewal.

Cost Component	Typical Annual Figure	Notes
Cal/OSHA ride permits (3 rides)	$978	$326/ride, on-time; late doubles [3]
City/county business license	$48-$404	Varies by jurisdiction, revenue-based in many cities
Structural pest control license (annualized)	$150	$300/2 years [2]
DPR QAC renewal (if applicator)	$35/year	$70/2 years for QAL, $35 for QAC [6]
Total annual renewal range	$1,211-$1,567	with applicator credential

Watch the late-penalty cliff. Miss the Cal/OSHA deadline and your $978 becomes $1,956 the next day. Nobody waives it because you forgot.

how long does bounce house rental renewal take in california?

Cal/OSHA inflatable ride permit renewal runs 4 to 6 weeks when you submit it correctly. Submit in June for a July need and you're gambling. The unit processes renewals year-round, but volume spikes in spring. I tell operators to file by February 15 for an April-to-October season. That buys two full months of buffer before anyone calls for a Saturday rental.

The structural pest control license renewal takes 2 to 4 weeks if your continuing education (CE) is done. The Structural Pest Control Board requires 16 hours of CE per two-year cycle for the business license, and 8 of those hours must cover rules and regulations. ^[7] If your CE isn't finished, add however long it takes to find and attend approved courses. The board's online portal shows your CE balance. Check it before you start any renewal paper.

City business license renewals are usually the fastest piece. Most California cities run online portals and process same-day or within a week. A few (mostly smaller counties) still want a paper form with a check. Inyo County can take two weeks. Don't assume instant.

The CSLB contractor license, if you decide you need one, takes 2 to 4 months for initial licensure and renews every two years. Renewal is simpler (online, $450 for a sole proprietor), but don't let it lapse. Reinstating a suspended license adds a fee and a delay. ^[8]

Here's the honest split. A prepared operator renewing everything in February is done in about 6 weeks, envelope to permits in hand. Someone scrambling in May waits 8 to 12 weeks, mostly because Cal/OSHA backs up and CE courses book solid. Start earlier than you think you need to.

what is the cal/osha operating permit for bounce house renewal?

This is the permit that matters most. Cal/OSHA's Amusement Ride and Tramway Unit issues a Permit to Operate for each inflatable ride. The legal foundation is Title 8, California Code of Regulations, Sections 3900 to 3918. ^[1] You renew annually, per ride serial number.

The renewal packet needs a current insurance certificate showing at least $1 million per occurrence general liability, naming the owner and listing the ride serial numbers. Your insurer issues this every year. You forward the updated cert.

Here's the piece most operators overlook: each ride needs an annual inspection by a qualified inspector. Cal/OSHA doesn't keep a public list of approved inspectors. The regulation defines a "qualified person" as someone with recognized training or experience. In practice, NARSO-certified inspectors (National Association of Amusement Ride Safety Officials) and manufacturer-certified technicians meet that bar. The inspection form ITS-1 is the standard paper. Keep the signed original and submit a copy with your renewal. ^[9]

The renewal form itself is the Permitting Unit's application, downloadable from the DOSH Amusement Ride page. You list each ride's serial number, manufacturer, model, and the date of its last annual inspection. If a ride passed inspection on April 12, 2026, you need a new inspection before April 12, 2027. The permit expiration matches the inspection anniversary. They don't all expire on December 31.

A real operator's cycle looks like this:

• February 1: schedule inspectors for all rides, collect updated certificates of insurance.
• February 15: inspections completed, ITS-1 forms signed.
• February 20: mail renewal packet to DOSH Amusement Ride Unit, Sacramento.
• March 15 to 30: permits for all rides received.

File per ride. Six inflatables means six ITS-1 forms and six permits back. It's paperwork-heavy, but it isn't complicated.

do you need a structural pest control license for bounce house cleaning?

California Business and Professions Code, Division 3, Chapter 14 defines structural pest control to include "the use of any substance, device, or method to prevent, destroy, repel, or mitigate any pest." ^[10] When you spray an antimicrobial on a bounce house to sanitize it between rentals, you're controlling pests (microorganisms count as pests under the code). The Structural Pest Control Board (SPCB) requires a business license for that. Period.

The license you want is the Branch 3 or Category 3 Structural Pest Control Business License. It costs $300 for two years. ^[2] Renewal requires 16 hours of SPCB-approved continuing education, with at least 8 hours covering laws and regulations. ^[7]

What trips people up: you also need a "qualified applicator" or field representative on staff who holds a QAL or QAC from the Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR). If you're the owner and you do the spraying, you must hold one. The QAL requires 200 hours of pest control experience and a passing exam. The QAC requires an exam plus a sponsor. ^[11] Many bounce house operators take the QAC route: $100 to DPR up front, $35 renewal every two years. ^[6]

Use only soap and water with zero antimicrobial claims and you might dodge the pest control licensing. That's a narrow path. Ask yourself honestly: do you ever spray a disinfectant? If yes, plan for the $300 SPCB license plus your DPR credential. Renewal paperwork arrives by mail 60 days before expiration. The SPCB runs its renewal portal at breeze.ca.gov.

This one surprises East Coast operators, who rarely face equivalent rules. California's regulatory net is wider. Don't skip it. The SPCB issues administrative fines starting at $1,000 for unlicensed activity.

how do you renew a city or county business license?

Every California city or county with a business tax requires a business license for a bounce house rental company with a physical address in its jurisdiction. Store your inflatables at your home in Oceanside and you need an Oceanside business license. Store them in a Temecula warehouse and you need Temecula.

Renewal is annual for most cities. The fee often depends on gross receipts, employee count, or business type. A sample of California municipal fees as of 2026 updates:

• Santa Ana: $48 flat for businesses under $100K gross ^[4]
• Riverside: $62 base plus $4 per $1,000 gross above $50,000 (so a $60K-receipts business pays $102) ^[12]
• San Diego: $34 flat for small businesses ^[13]
• Berkeley: $404 flat ^[5]
• Los Angeles: $164 for gross receipts under $100,000 ^[14]

Renewal timing varies. Most cities send a renewal notice or email 30 days out. Online portals at the city's finance department handle the transaction fast. Some cities (San Francisco among them) want you to recalculate gross receipts and submit a paper form or a portal entry with updated numbers.

County-level requirements exist too. Los Angeles County doesn't require a county business license if you hold a city license, but unincorporated areas do. Check with your county tax collector. The California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) requires a seller's permit if you sell any tangible goods (party supplies, concessions) alongside the rental. Renewing a seller's permit is free, but you have to file sales tax returns. ^[15]

what insurance do you need for cal/osha bounce house renewal?

Insurance isn't a state filing, but you can't renew your Cal/OSHA permits without a current certificate of liability insurance. The regulation requires minimum coverage of $1 million per occurrence, $2 million aggregate, and the certificate has to list all ride serial numbers. ^[1]

Most underwriters in the California inflatable market renew policies annually with a 30-day grace period for late payment. An operator with 3 rides and a clean loss history typically pays $2,400 to $4,800 a year for a commercial general liability policy covering bounce house operations. The range is wide because location moves it: Los Angeles County premiums run higher than rural NorCal, and your own claim history swings the number.

When you renew, get the certificate of insurance (COI) issued naming "State of California, Department of Industrial Relations, DOSH Amusement Ride Unit" as the certificate holder. Send the COI with your permit renewal packet. Some operators keep a second COI naming the venue or event host. That's a per-rental item, not a renewal step.

A practical rule: start the insurance renewal conversation 45 days before your Cal/OSHA submission. If your underwriter audits mid-cycle or wants updated loss runs, settle that before you try to file. No insurance cert, no permit renewal. Cal/OSHA rejects the packet and your rides go cold.

cpsc registration: required annual action for astm f2374 compliance

California doesn't require ASTM F2374 certification by law, but the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) enforces it federally for inflatable amusement devices sold or used commercially in the United States. Under the Danny Keysar Child Product Safety Notification Act (Section 104 of the CPSIA), manufacturers and importers register their products. As a rental operator, your ASTM F2374 compliance runs through CPSC's authority under the Consumer Product Safety Act, and the standard covers design, manufacture, and ongoing maintenance. ^[16] CPSC doesn't require a separate annual filing from rental operators, but you have to maintain equipment that conforms to ASTM F2374.

The practical renewal action: update your ride maintenance logs, verify that each unit's anchoring meets F2374's stake or ballast spec for the wind load, and keep your inspection records. If you have a unit built before 2008 that doesn't meet F2374's design requirements, CPSC guidance points to retrofitting or retiring it rather than renting it as-is. ^[17]

A weather kit like the one InflatablePath ships with an ASTM weather tracking log meets CPSC's recordkeeping recommendation. That's a maintenance tool, not a state rule. Keep your logs. If CPSC inspects after an incident, your paper trail decides the investigation.

the renewal calendar: month-by-month

Here's a working timeline for a California bounce house rental business that wants zero scramble.

January. Confirm your SPCB CE hours are complete. Enroll in anything missing. CE providers like the Pest Control Operators of California (PCOC) run online courses year-round. Early January is cheapest and emptiest.

February. Schedule annual inflatable inspections. Book your inspector early. Some serve territories on multi-week routes. Send your insurance renewal paperwork to your broker and request an updated COI naming DOSH.

March. File Cal/OSHA ride permit renewals. Include ITS-1 forms, insurance certs, and the fee calculation sheet. Mail with return receipt. Check your city business license portal for any renewal notice at the same time.

April to July. Peak rental season. You don't want renewal paperwork in this window. If your SPCB license expires mid-season, submit in March with a note asking for expedited processing.

August. Mid-season safety audit. Check anchoring systems and wear items. Order spare stakes, blower filters, patch kits. Track any ride retirement or addition on a master serial number list. You'll need that list for next year's renewal.

September. Verify all permits stay current for fall rentals. If a ride's inspection anniversary lands in August to October, renew that permit early or risk a gap.

October to December. Slow season. Order next year's insurance binder. Review year-end gross receipts for an accurate city license renewal amount. Pre-fill next year's DPR QAL or QAC renewal forms.

This calendar front-loads the bureaucracy. It's boring. Boring means you're renting on Saturday instead of explaining why your permit is still processing.

common renewal mistakes that cost California operators real money

The most expensive mistake is missing the Cal/OSHA late penalty. I've seen a Fresno operator with 5 rides face a $1,630 late fee because he mailed the packet three days after his inspection anniversary. Cal/OSHA has no grace period. The fee doubles the day after expiration. Call the DOSH unit at (916) 263-2779 before your permits expire if something's stuck.

Second mistake: assuming city renewal is automatic. Even if your city auto-debits the same card, update your gross receipts. Underreporting can trigger a tax audit. Overreporting means overpaying. Do the math from your actual books.

Third mistake: letting the SPCB CE hours slide. Short on hours at renewal and the board won't process your license. They return the application and mark your license expired. That pauses any antimicrobial cleaning work. You'd have to stop spraying until CE is complete and the board reissues. Check your CE balance anytime at breeze.ca.gov.

Fourth mistake: filing one Cal/OSHA application for multiple rides as a single unit. Permits are issued by serial number. Put 3 rides on one form and DOSH kicks it back. One form per ride, one fee per ride.

Fifth mistake: forgetting to update the insurance cert's ride list. Buy a new bouncer in July and it has to appear on the cert you send with the renewal packet covering all rides. Mismatches cause rejection. Ask your broker to issue a cert listing every serial number you currently operate.

One more: operators who think a county or city permit replaces Cal/OSHA. It never does. The inflatable ride permit is mandatory statewide regardless of local license. You need both if your city requires a business license.

costs beyond fees: the time and overhead of staying legal

Renewal costs run past the check amounts. Annual inspection for a 3-ride fleet in California runs $150 to $350 per ride if the inspector charges travel for rural locations. A NARSO-certified inspector near a metro area might charge $200 flat per ride. Budget $600 to $1,050 a year for inspections alone.

Continuing education for the SPCB license carries course fees. Webinars run $30 to $80 per hour. Sixteen hours might total $500 to $800 over two years, or $250 to $400 a year. Attend in-person seminars and you add travel and a day of lost revenue.

The CSLB contractor license renewal, if you need it, is $450 every two years for a sole proprietor. ^[8] That's about $225 a year.

Operators also pay for ledger software or a bookkeeper to track these renewals. Missed deadlines cost far more than the overhead. A Google Calendar with 90-day, 60-day, and 30-day reminders for eight renewal points (Cal/OSHA per ride, SPCB, city, DPR, insurance, CSLB, seller's permit, truck registrations) is the free fix that works.

One thing that costs nothing: calling board staff directly. The SPCB licensing unit at (916) 561-8700 and the Cal/OSHA ride unit at (916) 263-2779 answer questions clearly. You don't pay for clarity. You pay for getting the form wrong.

how to renew cal/osha inflatable ride permits step by step

1. Confirm your ride serial numbers, manufacturer, and last inspection date. Match them against current permits. If any inspection anniversary falls within 60 days, schedule an inspection now.

2. Book a qualified inspector. If you don't have one, ask your inflatable manufacturer for factory-trained techs, or search NARSO's registered inspector directory. Get the inspection done and the ITS-1 form signed and dated.

3. Contact your insurance broker. Request an updated Certificate of Insurance naming "State of California, Department of Industrial Relations, DOSH Amusement Ride Unit, 1750 Howe Avenue, Suite 460, Sacramento, CA 95825" as certificate holder. The cert must list each ride by serial number and show $1M/$2M coverage.

4. Download the current Permit to Operate application from the DOSH website. As of 2026, the form is a PDF on the "Amusement Ride and Tramway - Permitting" page. Fill one per ride.

5. Calculate permit fees using the current fee schedule on the same DOSH page. The schedule lists per-ride amounts and late penalties. Attach a check payable to "Department of Industrial Relations," or include the fee authorization form for electronic payment.

6. Assemble per ride: application, ITS-1 inspection form, fee, and proof of insurance. Write the ride serial numbers the same way on every document.

7. Mail to: DOSH Amusement Ride and Tramway Unit, 1750 Howe Avenue, Suite 460, Sacramento, CA 95825. Use certified mail and save the receipt.

8. Track processing. DOSH confirms by mail or email with the new permit. Processing runs 4 to 6 weeks. Hear nothing after 6 weeks? Call (916) 263-2779. Do not operate a ride with an expired permit. It's a violation, and your insurer may deny a claim.

9. Post current permits on or near each ride's control panel as required by 8 CCR 3902. A clear hanging sleeve at the blower housing works.

a note on equipment, weather, and recordkeeping

California wind and wildfire season creates liability risk most guides skip. Many operators keep an ASTM-compatible weather tracking log. InflatablePath ships a weather kit with its setup that includes anchoring guidance and a written weather protocol, and no subscription is required. The CPSC strongly recommends operators keep written pre-use weather assessments, though it isn't a specific renewal filing. ^[16]

Keep a separate log for each operational day: wind speed, gusts, forecast source, and a go/no-go call. A 25 mph steady wind or 40 mph gust threshold is the ASTM F2374 design limit for most commercial inflatables. Exceed that and you don't set up. Your log can be paper, spreadsheet, or an app. Store it alongside insurance and inspection records and you're ready for any post-incident inquiry.

The California-specific piece is the Santa Ana wind pattern from September through November. Gusts can jump from calm to 45 mph in an hour. Operators in inland Southern California counties (Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, Orange) should keep location-specific wind alerts. The NWS San Diego office issues red flag warnings, and some operators pull their bookings on those days. No permit renewal requires this step, but your insurance broker will thank you at underwriting.

what boards to check and what to ignore

State boards you actually deal with for bounce house rental renewal in California:

• Cal/OSHA Amusement Ride and Tramway Unit. Annual ride permits. The only statewide inflatable-specific authority. ^[1]
• Structural Pest Control Board. Business license every two years if you use antimicrobials. ^[2]
• Department of Pesticide Regulation. QAL or QAC if you're the applicator. ^[6]
• Contractors State License Board. Possibly required, depending on your installation scope. ^[8]
• California Department of Tax and Fee Administration. Seller's permit renewal if you sell goods. ^[15]
• Your city or county business tax office. Annual business license renewal.

What you can ignore: there's no California Department of Consumer Affairs bounce house license. There's no State Fire Marshal bouncer permit (inflatables aren't structures for fire code in most California jurisdictions, though a local fire marshal may inspect a large event setup on the day, not as a license). There's no county health department permit for bounce house operations unless you serve food or drinks alongside.

Every operator's stack looks a little different, but the Cal/OSHA ride permit is the spine. The rest hangs on whether you clean, install, sell, or locate in a particular city. Start with DOSH, then add what applies.

Frequently asked questions

What is the penalty for late Cal/OSHA bounce house permit renewal?

The late penalty doubles the permit fee. ^[3] A $326 permit costs $652 late. There is no formal grace period. If your inspection anniversary is July 1 and you submit July 2, it's late. File 4 to 6 weeks before the permit expiration date so a processing delay doesn't push you past the deadline.

Do I need a Structural Pest Control license just to clean bounce houses?

If you use an antimicrobial product to sanitize between rentals, yes. The Structural Pest Control Board requires a business license when you apply any pest control substance for hire. ^[10] Using only soap and water with no antimicrobial or sanitizing claims avoids the requirement, but most operators spray disinfectants and fall inside the rule. Confirm with the SPCB licensing unit at (916) 561-8700.

How often do I need to inspect my inflatable units in California?

Annual inspection by a qualified person is required for Cal/OSHA permit renewal. ^[1] The inspection uses the ITS-1 form or equivalent and covers anchoring, fabric integrity, blower condition, and safety signage. The inspector should be manufacturer-certified or NARSO-recognized. Keep signed forms and submit a copy with your renewal packet for each ride.

Can I rent a bounce house in California without a business license?

You can't hold a commercial physical address without a general business license in most California cities. ^[14] You also can't operate an inflatable ride without a Cal/OSHA ride permit. Two separate requirements. The city license isn't inflatable-specific; the Cal/OSHA permit is. Legal operation needs both.

Does California require a special insurance policy for bounce house rentals?

California doesn't mandate a specific policy type beyond what Cal/OSHA requires for permit issuance: commercial general liability with $1 million per occurrence, $2 million aggregate, listing each ride's serial number. ^[1] Your insurer should know inflatable amusement devices. Most standard event liability policies cover bounce houses if the underwriter approves the class code.

How long does it take to get a new Cal/OSHA ride permit vs a renewal?

New permits and renewals both take about 4 to 6 weeks at DOSH once the complete packet arrives. ^[3] Timing is the same. The difference is that new permits require an initial inspection while renewals use the annual inspection. New units also need first-time documentation of manufacturer, model, and serial number. File either at least 6 weeks before planned use.

What happens if I have a ride manufactured before ASTM F2374 was adopted?

CPSC guidance points to not renting an inflatable that doesn't conform to ASTM F2374 design requirements, effective for post-2008 units. Pre-standard units may lack required anchoring points, materials, or signage. ^[17] Many operators retire pre-2008 units rather than try retrofitting. Ask a manufacturer or NARSO inspector for a compliance assessment.

Do I need a DPR applicator license if my employee does the spraying?

Yes. Either you or the employee must hold a QAL or QAC to apply antimicrobials as part of a structural pest control business. The SPCB business license requires a qualified applicator on file. ^[6] If you hand the cleaning to a W-2 employee, that person needs the DPR credential.

Are bounce house rental costs higher in California compared to other states?

Yes, mostly because of multi-agency licensing and annual per-ride state permits. A 3-ride California operator pays about $1,211 to $1,567 in annual renewal fees, versus $0 to $200 in some states without ride-specific permits. The added cost comes from Cal/OSHA ride permits ($326 each), the SPCB license, and DPR applicator renewal. Per-rental market pricing statewide runs roughly 10 to 15% above the national median to cover compliance overhead.

Where do I find a qualified inflatable ride inspector in California?

NARSO's website lists certified amusement ride inspectors by region. Many inflatable manufacturers (Ninja Jump, Magic Jump, EZ Inflatables) keep lists of factory-trained technicians who service California. Ask your manufacturer first. A NARSO Level 1 inflatable inspector certification or documented factory training satisfies DOSH's qualified-person requirement. ^[9] Pricing typically runs $150 to $350 per ride depending on travel.

Does my seller's permit need renewal for a bounce house rental business?

A California seller's permit doesn't expire as long as you file sales tax returns and stay actively registered. ^[15] If you also sell tangible goods (party supplies, concessions), the CDTFA requires ongoing filing. There's no renewal fee, but if you stop selling goods, close the permit to avoid delinquency notices.

What continuing education does California require for bounce house operators?

The SPCB requires 16 hours of approved CE per two-year cycle for the structural pest control business license, with 8 hours in rules and regulations. ^[7] The DPR requires CE for QAL holders (20 hours per cycle, including 4 hours of laws and regs) and QAC holders (20 hours). ^[6] CE courses run through PCOC, UC IPM, and approved online providers. Check specifics at breeze.ca.gov.

Sources

1. Cal/OSHA, Title 8 CCR §3900-3918: Inflatable amusement rides require a DOSH Permit to Operate; regulations specify inspection, insurance, and per-ride permitting.
2. Structural Pest Control Board, Fee Schedule: Structural Pest Control Business License fee is $300 for two-year renewal.
3. Cal/OSHA Amusement Ride Fees: Inflatable ride permit fees are $326 per ride for 1-3 rides; late penalty doubles the fee.
4. City of Santa Ana Business Tax: Santa Ana small business license renewal is $48 annually.
5. City of Berkeley Business License: Berkeley business license renewal for small general business is $404.
6. Department of Pesticide Regulation, Licensing Fees: QAL renewal is $70 biennially; QAC renewal is $35 biennially.
7. SPCB Continuing Education Requirements: 16 hours CE per two years for SPCB business license renewal, 8 hours in rules and regulations.
8. CSLB License Renewal Fees: CSLB contractor license renewal is $450 for a sole proprietor biennially.
9. NARSO Inflatable Inspector Certification: NARSO provides a Level 1 inflatable ride inspector certification recognized by regulators.
10. California Business & Professions Code Division 3 Chapter 14: Structural pest control includes antimicrobial application; business license required.
11. DPR QAL/QAC Requirements: QAL requires 200 hours experience and exam; QAC requires exam and sponsor registration.
12. City of Riverside Business Tax: Riverside business license renewal uses $62 base plus per-thousand formula.
13. City of San Diego Business Tax: San Diego small business license renewal is $34 flat.
14. City of Los Angeles Office of Finance, Business Tax: Los Angeles business license renewal for small nonprofits and businesses under $100K gross: $164.
15. CDTFA Seller's Permit Information: Seller's permit is ongoing and free to maintain, requires sales tax return filing.