Tax Exempt Corporations

Requirements

Tax exempt corporations must complete the Business Tax Receipt Application, Use of Property Application, Emergency Contact Form, Exemption Waiver for Nonprofit Organizations, and the 501(c)3 Exemption Waiver Form. The Exemption Waiver Form must be approved by the mayor before the business tax receipt will be released.

Religious organizations will not be required to pay the $50 application fee, but will receive a renewal for the business tax receipt each year. The renewal will need to be completed in full and returned to our office in order to receive a current business tax receipt for that year. All other tax exempt organizations will be required to pay the initial $50 application fee, and will also receive a yearly renewal for their business tax receipt. Complete the renewal in full and return it to our office in order to receive a current business tax receipt for that year.

Please note that any applications that are missing information will be returned, and no payments can be held.

Items Not Covered

The following are items that are not covered under tax exempt organizations or tax exempt religious organizations:

Any late fees or penalties for nonrenewal of business tax receipt
Hazardous permits (required by the Fire Department for various reasons)
Vending or coin operated machines