Local Business Licenses & Permits

Businesses that are permanently based and operating within the City of Carbondale are required to comply with applicable city ordinances and state statutes. Prior to opening or conducting business, owners must obtain all required local permits and approvals to ensure safe, lawful, and consistent operations within the community.

Depending on the nature of your business, this may include:

• Occupancy Use Permits

• Cereal Malt Beverage (CMB) Licenses

• Contractor Licenses

• Other applicable city-required registrations or approvals

These requirements apply to brick-and-mortar businesses and locally based companies operating on an ongoing basis within city limits.

If you are seeking information regarding food trucks, fireworks stands, solicitors or door-to-door sales, outside waste haulers, or other temporary, seasonal, or transient business operations, please visit our Food Trucks, Solicitors, and More page for specific permitting requirements.

For questions regarding the City’s business regulations, you may review the municipal code here:
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