Frequently Asked Questions

Most businesses require a City business license. To determine if a business license is required, please call the City of La Habra Business License Division at 562-383-4058. Counter hours are Monday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., City Hall is closed every Friday. 

A home-based business requires a Home Occupation Permit Application (HOPA), with a one time fee as specified in the Master Fee Schedule. The HOPA must be approved by Planning Division. If your HOPA is approved, you will be issued an approval number, and you must then apply for a City Business License. You can fill-up the application online, pick up an application at City Hall Cashier's window or contact the Planning Division at 562-383-4100.

The cashier is available to take payments at City Hall. City Hall is located at 110 East La Habra Boulevard, City Hall counter hours are Monday through Thursday 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., City Hall is closed every Friday. You can also mail in your payment and application to:

City of La Habra - Business License

P.O. Box 785

La Habra, CA 90633-0785

Every new business in La Habra must go through an approval process before we can issue the business license certificate. Please call the City of La Habra Business License Division if you would like to check on the status of your application at 562-383-4058 or email Business License.

If you have further questions regarding a Home Occupation Permit Application (HOPA), please call the Planning Division at 562-383-4100.

The business license application is a general application for every business in the City of La Habra. Only fill out the questions and fees that apply to your business. If you need assistance, please call City of La Habra Business License Division at 562-383-4058 or email Business License.

A business license is not transferable. The license is terminated when business ownership changes. Please advise the Business License Division should you sell your business for any reason. The new owner will be responsible for obtaining his/her own business license.

Rates vary according to the type of business. Please call City of La Habra Business License Division at 562-383-4058 for the current fees for your type of business.

The City of La Habra Business License Division can be reached at 562-383-4058 Monday through Thursday 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., City Hall is closed every Friday. You can also download an application from our website.

City Hall is located at 110 East La Habra Boulevard and counter hours are Monday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., City Hall is closed every Friday. The major cross streets are Euclid and La Habra Boulevard. City Hall parking lot is on First Street (corner of Euclid).