Business licences & permits — Newport, Rhode Island

Do I need a business licence or permit? What does it cost?

The City of Newport, Rhode Island has 2 adopted ordinances on file: City of Newport Code of Ordinances - Title 5 Business Licenses / Chapter 5.56 Peddlers and Hawkers; Title 5: Business Licensing and Regulations — City of Newport, RI, verified 2026-06-05.

City of Newport Code of Ordinances - Title 5 Business Licenses / Chapter 5.56 Peddlers and Hawkers adopted ordinance

Peddlers and hawkers licensing with street prohibitions and operating hours.

Title 5: Business Licensing and Regulations — City of Newport, RI adopted ordinance

Covers Newport's business licences including alcoholic beverage licences (Chapter 5.12), mobile food establishments (Chapter 5.57), and general licensing provisions for vendors and permit applicants.

Machine-readable: business-licensing.json · Official website: none on record · Last verified 2026-06-05 · Business licences & permits in other municipalities