Notice: All ad valorem taxes owed the City of Perry must be paid prior to the issuance or renewal of an occupational tax certificate.

Submit electronic business license renewals, make payments, and track the status.

Mail application, affidavits, forms, identification and payment to:
City of Perry
Tax & License Specialist
PO Box 2030
Perry, GA 31069

Email: Chrysta.Hays@perry-ga.gov

You may also bring your documents in person to our office located at:
City Hall, First Floor
1211 Washington St
Perry, GA 31069

Starting a Business

Every business operating within the city limits of Perry must have a current City of Perry business license. Applications are received and processed online or at our Business License Office located on the first floor of City Hall, 1211 Washington St Perry, GA 31069.

Before applying, please review our code at Perry City Code of Ordinances and Starting A New Business Guide.

Notice: All ad valorem taxes owed the City of Perry must be paid prior to the issuance or renewal of an occupational tax certificate.

Business Licenses

General Business Licenses
- Most businesses will need to complete an application for a General Business License. Also, the applicant must complete notarized affidavits (Affidavit Verifying Status and Private Employer Affidavit), Home-Based Business Acknowledgement Form (for businesses operating at a residential location) and provide copies of appropriate identification. License fees are based on the number of employees. Payment can be made by cash, check, or debit/credit.
- General Business or Home Based Business License Application (PDF)
  List of Secure and Verifiable Documents (PDF)
  Business License Closure Form (PDF)
Alcoholic Beverage Licenses
- Any business selling or distributing alcohol within the city limits of Perry must obtain an Alcoholic Beverage License before engaging in the sale or Distribution. After completing the Alcoholic Beverage application and related items on the checklist, please contact Elizabeth Nelson, Tax & License Specialist at 478-988-2740, to schedule an appointment.
  
  Manager Alcohol Application (PDF)
  Owner Alcohol Application (PDF)
  Fingerprinting (PDF)
  Privacy Rights (PDF)
  Privacy Notification (PDF)
- Applicant Privacy Rights (PDF)
  General Business License Application (PDF)
  Affidavit Verifying Status (PDF)
  Private Employer Affidavit (PDF)
  List of Secure and Verifiable Documents (PDF)
  Business License Closure Form (PDF)
  
  Upon submission of the alcoholic beverage application, the applicant, owners, and agent will undergo a background check by the Houston County Sheriff’s Department. All new Alcoholic Beverage License applications are reviewed by the City Manager, Mayor, and Council on the first and third Tuesday of each month. Upon approval, a copy of the alcoholic beverage licenses may be obtained from the Business License Office. No alcohol may be sold or manufactured until the state license is obtained and the original city license is released.
Mobile Retail Food Establishment Licenses
- Mobile Retail Food Establishment Licenses are required for businesses operating a mobile food truck.
  
  Mobile Retail Food Establishment Application (PDF)
  General Business License Application (PDF)
  Affidavit Verifying Status (PDF)
  Private Employer Affidavit (PDF)
  List of Secure and Verifiable Documents (PDF)
  Business License Closure Form (PDF)
Coin Operated Machine License
- Coin Operated Machine License Licenses are required for any business that offers non-cash redemption coin-operated amusement machines.
  
  Coin Operated Amusement Machine Business Application (PDF)
  Affidavit Verifying Status (PDF)
  Private Employer Affidavit (PDF)
  List of Secure and Verifiable Documents (PDF)
  Business License Closure Form (PDF)
Vehicles for Hire License
- Vehicles for Hire License are required for any business that offers transportation to persons within or outside the city.
  
  Vehicle for Hire Business Application (PDF)
  Affidavit Verifying Status (PDF)
  Private Employer Affidavit (PDF)
  List of Secure and Verifiable Documents (PDF)
  Business License Closure Form (PDF)
Fruit/Vegetable Stand License
- Fruit/Vegetable Stand Business Licenses are required for anyone who displays harvested but unprocessed agricultural or forestry products with the purpose of selling to the general public. These licenses require the prior written consent of the real property owner.
- Fruit/Vegetable Vendor Business Application (PDF)
  List of Secure and Verifiable Documents (PDF)
  Business License Closure Form (PDF)
Other Information
- Mail application, affidavits, forms, identification and payment to:
  
  City of Perry
  Tax & License Specialist
  PO Box 2030
  Perry, GA 31069
  
  You may also bring your documents in person to our office located at:
  City Hall, First Floor
  1211 Washington St
  Perry, GA 31069
  
  Contact the Planning & Zoning Department/ Building Permits Department at 478-988-2720 for information regarding zoning/variance requirements, sign permits, parking issues, and to schedule inspections.
  
  Contact the Fire Department at 478-988-2759 for information regarding building fire code requirements. Inspections are scheduled through the Business License Division at 478-988-2740.
  
  Contact the City of Perry Business License Office at 478-988-2740 for information regarding alcohol permits.