Business Tax (License) - Title 5

Are you doing business within the City of Cave Junction or bringing a product into the city limits for sale?  

The City of Cave Junction charges a business license fee to offset the cost of law enforcement, street lighting and road maintenance.

Municipal Code 5.04 - Business Licenses and Regulations

It is necessary that occupation taxes be levied and fixed for the purpose of securing revenue to assist in defraying the cost of street lighting and road maintenance and the cost of other necessary municipal services.  The taxes imposed shall be in addition to general ad valorem taxes now or hereafter levied pursuant to law.  The levy or collection of a license fee upon any business shall not be construed to be a license or permit of the city to the person engaged in any business which is unlawful, illegal, or prohibited by the laws of the State or the United States or by the ordinances of the city.

It is unlawful for a person to transact any business in the City without first obtaining a Business Tax License.  A Business Tax  License authorizes the holder to transact business at the location designated on the license.   Written site permission is required if the business person does not already own or lease the property.  Evidence of doing business includes the use of advertisement in the newspaper, radio, television, placement of signs or posters or other means conspicuously displayed for public view.  Receipt of the license does not imply compliance with zoning, planning, building safety, and fire safety regulations. You will need to comply with these requirements.

Prior to application for a Business License please follow the link to the State of Oregon Business Registry to determine the availability of your business name and to find specific instructions as to setting up a business in the state.

If you would like to apply for a Business License with the City of Cave Junction, you may download the application and instructions. Please read the instructions first before filling out the form. The application must be provided with an original signature and payment in full. You may visit the office to complete the form and pay for the license or mail the application to City of Cave Junction, PO Box 1396, Cave Junction, OR  97523