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GRACE PERIOD NOTICE

If you apply for a Moreno Valley Business License on or after October 1, 2025, your license will be valid through December 31, 2026. You will not be required to renew for the 2025 business year.

If you submit your application before October 1, 2025, your license will only be valid through December 31, 2025, and you will need to renew it in January 2026.

For businesses located within the city, please contact the Planning Department at (951) 413-3206 to verify that your business type is permitted at your chosen location.

To search for your business type:

Click the dropdown menu.

Type the first two letters of your business type (e.g., “Ac” for Accounting) to jump to that section of the alphabetical list.

If you prefer assistance, you may select Option A to have staff help you determine your business category.

Note: A business license issued to a cannabis delivery business delivering into the city from outside city limits also serves as a Commercial Cannabis Regulatory Permit under Chapter 3.28 (Commercial Cannabis Activity Tax).

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Is your business located inside or outside the city limits? If your business is located in the city, you will need to complete a Certificate of Occupancy or Home Occupation Permit.