Who needs a business license?
Anyone engaging in business in Brian Head, UT including the sale or offering of any goods merchandise, or performing any service for monetary exchange or valuable consideration must be licensed, unless they are exempted.

Business License Exemptions:
Brian Head Town requires all businesses within Town limits to be licensed with the following exemptions:
1.  State licensed contractors only need to be licensed in the City where they have an office this includes home-based offices.
2.  Insurance Companies,
3.  Nonprofit organizations,
4.  State-owned businesses are exempt from paying fees.
5.  Low impact home occupation businesses, please refer to Town Code, Title 3, Licensing in General for details.

Where do I get a Business License?
Download an application from the website or obtain an application at the Brian Head Town Offices.
Our address is:
P.O. Box 190068
Brian Head, UT 87419
Office is located at 56 S. Hwy 143. Our office hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00am-4:30pm. For more information call
(435) 677-2029 or email nleigh@bhtown.utah.gov  for license intake, please contact Amanda Hunter at ahunter@bhtown.utah.gov

New Nightly Rental License Application

Nightly Rental 2024 Renewal License Application

Other Business License 2024 Renewal Application

New Business License Application - Other Businesses

How long does the licensing process take?
New business owners should allow 15 to 30 days for their license to be processed, but may require additional time if inspections are required. All fees are due at the time of application. The business license application will be sent to the departments for ordinance compliance.

If an application is denied or if the licensed business never begins operation, all fees, less a $25.00 processing fee, will be refunded.

Do I need an inspection before I receive my business license?
All new applications may be required to have an inspection from the Town’s building/fire departments, depending on the type of business identified on the application. Nightly rentals (short term rentals) of cabins/condominiums will require a fire inspection only. An inspection list is available on this website or at the Town Hall.  An Inspection fee of $30 for each inspection is assessed at when you plan to submit your application.  To schedule a fire inspection, please call the Town Clerk during normal business hours.
Fire Inspection list for Short Term Rentals

When does my license expire?
Depends on the type of business.

SETPEMBER 30TH FOR SHORT-TERM OR NIGHTLY RENTAL BUSINESSES

All  short-term or nightly rental business licenses automatically expire September 30th of each year.

DECEMBER 31ST FOR ALL OTHER TYPES OF BUSINESS, EXCEPT NIGHTLY RENTALS

All other types of business, except nightly rentals, expire December 31st of each year.  This is a recent change in the Business Licnse Code as of September 12, 2023.

There is no pro-rating of a fee for a license that is submitted prior to the expiration period.

When do I renew my license for the next year?
An email notice will be sent out around the first of September of each year for nightly rentals and for all other businesses that expire December 31st, an email renewal notice will be sent out the first of November of each year. Liquor license payments are due on or before December 31st.

What are the penalties if the payment is late?
If payment is not received you may be issued a citation for operation of a business without a license, or a penalty for late payment.
Liquor licenses are due on or before December 31st by close of business. Any establishment that has not paid the license fee by this date is not permitted by law to serve liquor.

What if my business undergoes changes during the year?
If during the course of the license year, any information pertaining to the business changes, such as location, mailing address, phone number, the licensee is required by law to notify the Licensing Officer of these changes within a ten (10) day period.