The Town of Los Altos Hills welcomes you to its business community. Starting a business can be exciting and challenging. We wish you great success in your new venture!
Los Altos Hills requires all businesses operating within the Town limits to obtain a business license and pay business license tax prior to commencing business operations.
The easiest and fastest way to apply for a new business license or renew your current license is using the online filing method. To begin, simply click on the "Submit a Business License Application" located below under the Apply subheading. Alternatively, you may download a copy of the business license application directly from the helpful forms section of this website.
If you need further assistance in applying for a business license, you are welcome to contact us at LosAltosHills@hdlgov.com or Toll-Free at (650) 443-9095. Office hours are Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Start here if you are applying for a business license in the Town of Los Altos Hills for the first time.
Start here to renew your current business license for another year.
Start here to pay a balance due on an established account with the Town of Los Altos Hills. Please do not use this option to begin the license renew process.
Start here if you do not plan to operate or conduct any business activity in the Town of Los Altos Hills.
Search for a business that is licensed with the Town of Los Altos Hills.
A business license is an annual business tax for doing business within the Town limits. The Town of Los Altos Hills Municipal Code (Section 3-1.102) requires that you obtain a license when you conduct any business activity within the Town, even if your business is located outside of the Town limits or if you have a business license from another City. Businesses that are based in the Town must also have a business license. This includes home based businesses, building contractors, independent contractors, and non-profit businesses.
Business license taxes and fees help pay for Town services like roads, fire, police and other community services. These services benefit businesses, business owners, and the general public.