Do I need a business licence or permit? What does it cost?
In the City of Vernon, British Columbia, licence required: True; who must license: Person carrying on, maintaining, owning, or operating a Business within the City, unless exempt; fee: Fee as described in Fees and Charges Fees Bylaw No. 3909; $1.00 per year for Non-Profit Society; 50% reduction after July 1; renewal: one-year, commencing on the 1st day of January and terminating on the 31st day of December. Source: Business Licence Bylaw #6100, verified 2026-06-08.
| licence required | True | 4.1 |
| who must license | Person carrying on, maintaining, owning, or operating a Business within the City, unless exempt | 4.1 |
| fee | Fee as described in Fees and Charges Fees Bylaw No. 3909; $1.00 per year for Non-Profit Society; 50% reduction after July 1 | 3.3; 4.7; 4.17 |
| renewal | one-year, commencing on the 1st day of January and terminating on the 31st day of December | 4.19 |
Requires and regulates business licences for commercial operations within the City of Vernon.