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Types of Business Permits

Charitable Permit

  • Applicants must have written permission or authorization from the location that solicitation will be conducted.
  • All food items (package or non-package) will require a temporary food permit from the Liberty County Environment Health Department
  • Applicants must attach a copy of the corporate charter and by-laws, or a copy of the tax-exempt status 501-(C)(3) letter from IRS; or have maintained in the city a continuous existence as a charitable or religious organization for a period of one year prior to the date of application submitted.
  • No fee is required for this permit.
  • Application must be turned in at least 3 days prior to the date of the fundraiser.

Carwash Permit

  • Car wash must be located and operated on property owned or leased by the person or charitable organization to conduct such car wash
  • Applicant must get approval from the Zoning Department to conduct car wash at said location
  • Applicant must supply a copy of IRS non-profit status designation
  • $35.00 permit fee is required

Special Permits

  • Special Permits are issued for certain events requiring approval from the Mayor and City Council. Examples are:
    • Circuses
    • Carnivals
    • Live Entertainment
    • Tent Revivals
    • Charity Walks
    • Festivals
    • Public Auctions
    • Car Shows
    1. Submit request in written form to Business License clerk, addressed to Mayor and City Council. Information must be written in detail explaining type or activity, location, times, hours, fees, etc.
    2. Applicable fees may apply.

Farmer's Permit

  • Applicant must have written permission from property owner to sell at location
  • Applicant must supply a copy of Grower's Permit from the Department of Agriculture
  • Must be renewed on a monthly basis
  • No fee is required for this permit
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