The City of Tempe Business License went into effect August 1, 2025. Applications for the license are now open. Businesses are encouraged to apply before the end of the year to receive waived fees through Jan. 1, 2027.
Why did Tempe establish a business license?
The license will provide a single point of intake for information and establish a more complete database to better address needs and communicate essential updates on items like city ordinances and service programs. An estimated 30,000 Tempe businesses are not in the city’s database.
This new database will be used to encourage engagement in decision-making, provide information about events and opportunities and reach businesses in the event of emergencies. Businesses can opt out of publicly sharing their contact/demographic information in the database. Read the ordinance and find complete details.
