Before Online Application

Prior to submitting your application online, please ensure you have all required supplemental documentation ready for upload. The following documents must be submitted through the online application portal after completing the application form:

• A copy of current California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (Cigarette and Tobacco Products Licensing Act of 2003 Retailer's License)

Questions About the Application Process?

If you have specific questions regarding the short-term vacation rental license application process, we encourage you to submit them in writing. This ensures that staff can provide you with accurate and well-documented responses. Requests for written advice can be emailed to crubio@cityofgoleta.gov

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How to apply: 

Step one: Log in to the City of Goleta Business License Portal
- If you do not have an account, please register before proceeding. (save this information as it will be needed for renewal)

Step two: Submit application and make payment online.

Step three: Once online application is submitted, stay logged in.

Upload Required Documentation

• Stay logged into the portal.
• On the upper right-hand corner, click "My Account."
• Under "Business License", locate your renewal application.
• Upload the following documents:

• A copy of current California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (Cigarette and Tobacco Products Licensing Act of 2003 Retailer's License)

Final step: Application cannot be reviewed without the required documentation. Application review can take up to 4-8 business weeks (if and when application is paid and submitted completely).

Yearly Business License renewals

It is the responsibility of the business to update the City of all business changes. A late penalty of 50% for annual licenses will be assessed for payments made past the 30 day grace period. To receive your renewal authentication code, please contact businesslicense@cityofgoleta.gov. 

How to Annually Renew: 

Step one: Log in to the City of Goleta Business License Portal
- If you do not have an account, please register before proceeding. (save this information as it will be needed for renewal)

Step two: Submit application and make payment online.

Step three: Once renewal online application is submitted, stay logged in.

Upload Required Documentation

• Stay logged into the portal.
• On the upper right-hand corner, click "My Account."
• Under "Business License", locate your renewal application.
• Upload the following documents:

•  A copy of current California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (Cigarette and Tobacco Products Licensing Act of 2003 Retailer's License)

Final step: Application cannot be reviewed without the required documentation. Application review can take up to 4-8 business weeks (if and when application is paid and submitted completely).