Business Licensing
Starting March 26, 2026 all contractors and service providers will have to acquire a Medina Business License endorsement before beginning work in the City.
The City of Medina has partnered with the Washington State Department of Revenue (DOR) to provide Business License services. You will receive licenses and renewal notices from the DOR.
The Medina City Council adopted ordinance #1046 - authorizing business licenses for the city on October 13, 2025.
For more information, please reach out to Medina’s Finance Department.
How do I get a Business License?
Businesses that are currently not licensed and doing business in the City of Medina will need to apply for a business license through the https://dor.wa.gov/ online business licensing portal.
The application process takes approximately 8-10 business days if all information and payments are submitted correctly. If the application indicates any problem areas, Medina staff will contact the business owner and work through questions the City may have.
How much does a License Cost?
The origination fee when you initially apply for a Business License is $100. After that, it is $100 to renew your Medina Business License annually.
Please note if your gross revenue done within Medina is less than $4,000, the business will be exempt from paying the license fee.
Who needs a license?
As of March 26, 2026 no person may begin to engage in, or carry on any business, occupation, act or privilege within the limits of the City of Medina, whether or not a place of business is maintained within the city, without first having obtained, and being the holder of, a license to do so, to be known as a “business license”, unless specifically exempted from such requirement. All other licenses, permits, or any other form of authorization issued by the city under other ordinances or chapters of the city’s code, and any city fee or tax imposed therefore are in addition to, and are issued and required separately from the business license of this chapter, unless identified otherwise.
All persons already having engaged in business in the city prior to March 26, 2026 must complete the process the city prescribes to acquire the City of Medina business license within sixty (60) days after March 26, 2026 to lawfully continue to engage in business in the city after May 25, 2026.
Operating a business from a private residence
Persons conducting their business from their residence located within the limits of the city must hold the business license as provided for in this chapter, as well as comply with all applicable special conditions for such a business, including, but not limited to those contained in MMC 16.31.010, and any special use permitting requirements or fees.
Each physical location in the city at which a person conducts business must have its own license issued under the provisions of this chapter and each business activity at that location must be separately licensed. In addition, if more than one person each conducts their own business at the same physical location, each such person must obtain a separate license for their respective business.
Any person renting or making available for rent to the public any dwelling unit located within the City limits of Medina is only required to obtain one license for all rental business activity conducted in the City, but shall register each dwelling unit with the City of Medina and include a statement certifying that each dwelling unit complies with RCW 59.18.060, as adopted by the state, and does not present conditions that endanger or impair the health or safety of the tenants. The registration required herein shall include information on the owner and, as applicable, the property manager, including contact information, including a phone number and email address for the owner and property manager.
Sales Tax Reporting
Any retail sales tax generated in Medina needs to be reported to the https://www.dor.wa.gov/ Washington State Department of Revenue, under sales tax code #1718. Phone number to reach Department of Revenue is 360-705-6705.
