Business

Welcome to our Business Center. If you need helpful information about business-related activities, whether you need to apply for a new business license, obtain a building permit, or review the city's open bid opportunities, you've come to the right place.

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Building and Planning

Find quick links to building permits, planning applications, online application portal and more services offered by Planning and Development Services.

Permits

Find information on permits the city requires for planning and zoning, construction, fire prevention, and food and alcohol beverage.

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Licensing

The City of Boise issues specific types of business licenses to maintain the health, safety and general welfare of the public.

Purchasing

Purchasing ensures that city departments obtain quality and cost efficient goods, services and products in a timely manner, and that all bid processes are fair and equitable.

Opportunity for Everyone

Opportunity for Everyone is the City of Boise’s approach to investing in an economy that uplifts everybody in our community.

Inspections

Find information on fire inspections and building inspections.

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Pay

Find resources for paying your commercial utility bill, geothermal bill or parking ticket.

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Trash and Recycling

Find trash, recycling and waste reduction resources for your business.

Send a Message to City of Boise

Please fill out the form and a representative from the City of Boise will be in touch with you.