FAQs

Where is How do I get my business license?

Business License Information
Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) Information
City of Morro Bay Community Portal - used to submit business license and TOT filings
Printable Business License Application
Printable Home Occupation Business License Application
Printable TOT Return
Community Portal how to guide
TOT Filing how to guide

​City of Morro Bay | 595 Harbor Street | Morro Bay, CA 93442
For Customer Support, call (805) 771-7006 or email businesstax@morrobayca.gov to make an appointment. 

How much does it cost?
Click HERE for Business License Tax Rate Schedule 2024-25

I need help with bird guano/sidewalks/trees/potholes in front of my storefront.
Put in a SERVICE REQUEST

Who should I call about homelessness impacts on my business?
Click HERE for who to contact.

How do I do business with the Harbor Department?
Harbor Administration and Leases 
How much does it cost?
Click HERE for the Master Fee schedule 2024-25 and scroll to page 15.

Who does marketing for Morro Bay?
Visit Morro Bay - Contact them HERE.

Who issues permits for special events?
Parks and Recreation via Public Area Use Permits.

How much do they cost?
Click HERE for the Master Fee schedule 2024-25 and scroll to page 17

Who can help me find/train employees?
SLO CAL Welcome Free Employee Customer Service Training
Eckerd Connects Workforce Development
Cuesta Jobspeaker
United Staffing Associates (temp agency)
SLO CAL Careers Hotline Flyer

Who can help me write / update a business plan and find access to capital?
Cal Poly CIE Small Business Development Center
Small Business Administration
MCSC Women’s Biz Center
SCORE

Where can I find sales tax reports?
Morro Bay Sales Tax Reports 
Statewide Sales Tax Trends

How do I stay up to date with what the City Council and Advisory Boards are discussing?

Notify Me

How do I get City press releases and RFPs?

Notify Me