Lake Havasu City now offers a Citizen Portal – your new, easy-to-use platform for business license, event, and Vacation Rental Permit applications.

Through the Citizen Portal, you can:

• Apply Easily: Submit your application online anytime, from anywhere.
• Pay Securely: Make payments online in just a few clicks.
• Receive Instant Licenses: Once approved, your license will be available immediately.
• Download and Print: Access your license directly through the portal to download and print.

BUSINESS LICENSE/EVENT PERMIT FEES

Click the link below to see a full list of all city fees and charges.

Applying for a General Business License, Mobile Food Vendor or Special Event Permit

To get started, visit the Citizen Portal at: https://h2.maintstar.co/lakehavasu/Portal/#/ and create an account or log in. Once you are logged in, select Business Licenses & Special Events and Apply Now.

Next, select the application type and complete the fields with information for your business or event and submit. Once your application is accepted, you will receive notification to complete your payment on the Citizen Portal. The review process for general business license and mobile food vendor applications will begin once the payment is made and can take up to 20 business days, and special event permits can take up to 90 business days. Mobile food Vendor applications do have additional requirements that can be found on the Mobile food Vendor webpage: https://www.lhcaz.gov/mobile-food-vendor.  Upon approval, your license or permit will be emailed to the email address on file and will be available on the Citizen Portal at your convenience

Applying for a Temporary Event License

To get started, visit the Citizen Portal at: https://h2.maintstar.co/lakehavasu/Portal/#/ and create an account or log in. Once you are logged in, select Business Licenses & Special Events and Apply Now.

Next, select Temporary Event License as the application type and complete the fields with information for your business. You will be prompted to make the payment when you submit the application. Once the payment is accepted, the temporary license will be available to by email and on the Citizen Portal at your convenience

Applying for a license or permit by mail or in-person

Applications are available for download and can be submitted with payment by mail or in-person to City Hall:
Lake Havasu City – Business License Dept.
2330 McCulloch Blvd N
Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403

Home-based businesses

Businesses that meet the guidelines for operating from a residential address within city limits are required to submit a completed Home Occupation Supplemental Form along with business license application. Below you will find links to the home occupation ordinance brochure and the required supplemental form.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Who needs a business license?

Businesses and individuals conducting business within city limits are required to obtain a business license prior to operating.

How long is a business license good for?

Business licenses, including mobile food vendor licenses, are valid for one year from the date of issuance and are to be renewed prior to expiration for the following year.

Do I need any other documents or information to submit my application?

Depending on the type of business you plan to conduct, there may be additional requirements:

• Retail / Rental businesses require an Arizona Transaction Privilege Tax license. For more information, please visit Arizona Dept. Of Revenue www.aztaxes.gov
• Mobile food unit / vendor businesses do have additional requirements to submit with their business license application. For more information on the Mobile Food Vendor requirements, please visit the Mobile Food Vendor webpage: https://www.lhcaz.gov/mobile-food-vendor
• Contractor businesses are required to have a valid Registrar of Contractors license to submit a business license application as a contractor. For more information on contractors licenses, please visit: https://roc.az.gov/
• Food / beverage businesses, that are not mobile, can visit the Mohave County Department of Public Health: https://www.mohave.gov/departments/public-health/ for additional information on the requirements of food & beverage businesses

Where can I view the Lake Havasu City Code?

Please click the link to the view the city code:

Where can I view a list of current city business licenses?

The active business license list can be viewed by clicking the following link:

How do I apply for a Peddler’s license?

The business that you will be soliciting for must have a valid Lake Havasu City Business License prior to applying for a peddler’s license. Peddler’s licenses are managed by the Lake Havasu City Police Department, and they can be reached at 928-855-1171. Below is the link to the peddler’s application that you will submit to the police department: