Business Licencing

Anyone doing business in Summerland requires a Summerland Business Licence.

If you would like to open a business in Summerland, you will need to complete an application form giving us details of your business.

Before the licence is granted, we will need approval from:
 - Development Services Department (to check zoning and other regulations)
 - Building Official Approval (to confirm the intended use meets the BC Building
        Code requirements for the intended location)
 - Fire Department approval
 - Interior Health approval (if you are dealing with food or health issues).
         *It is a good idea to call Interior Health in advance to see what guidelines
          they have for you to follow.

          

Rates are determined based on the type of business you are operating and are payable before the licence is issued. Licences are valid until December 31st of the year you purchase it. Renewals are sent out at the end of each year and due in January.

Business Licence Rates and Renewals

Business Licence renewal notices are mailed out in mid December.

Due Date & Penalty Information

• Business licence renewals are due on January 31 of each year.
• A 10% penalty will be added to all outstanding accounts on February 1st.
• A further 10% penalty will be added to all outstanding accounts on March 1st.

How To Pay 

Make a payment Online by Credit Card

The District of Summerland is now accepting online payments with select credit cards (Visa and Mastercard through the secure OptionPay System (with third party fees).  Note that all processing fees are charges by OptionPay and are not received by the municipality.  Please allow 3 - 5 business days for processing.



     View the OptionPay Tiered Rate Table

Paying in person at Municipal Hall

Please provide the Cashier at Municipal Hall with your invoice and payment.  After full payment has been received you will be provided with a copy of your official Business Licence to be displayed at your business accordingly.

We accept cheque, cash, post-dated cheques, or debit payments.  Credit cards are now accepted on a user pay basis at Municipal Hall through OptionPay.

Mail or Courier

Please send the bottom portion of your invoice with a cheque to 13211 Henry Ave, Summerland BC V0H1Z0.  After full payment has been received you will be provided with a copy of your official Business Licence to be displayed at your business accordingly.

Please call our office at 250-494-6451 if you have any questions or concerns.