DO I NEED A BUSINESS LICENSE IF I RENT OUT MY BASEMENT?

o Yes. If your zoning allows for two-family dwellings (duplexes) and you have a legal duplex and you rent one unit or both, a business license is required. 

o No. If you have converted your basement or some other living space into a dwelling unit and are renting that space, and a secondary dwelling unit is not permitted per your zoning regulations, you may be out of compliance with city codes. You may not rent an illegal dwelling unit.

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1. HOW CAN I RENEW MY BUSINESS LICENSE?
2. I DIDN'T RECEIVE A COURTESY RENEWAL NOTICE FOR MY BUSINESS LICENSE. DO I STILL HAVE TO PAY MY LATE FEES?
3. I NEED A BUSINESS LICENSE, WHAT IS THE PROCESS?
4. I APPLIED FOR A BUSINESS LICENSE CAN I CONDUCT BUSINESS WHILE I WAIT FOR MY LICENSE TO BE APPROVED?
5. WHAT IF MY APPLICATION IS DENIED?
6. WHAT IF I OPERATE MY BUSINESS WITHOUT A BUSINESS LICENSE?
7. I AM MOVING MY BUSINESS IN MILLCREEK TO A NEW LOCATION IN MILLCREEK. DO I NEED A NEW BUSINESS LICENSE FOR THE NEW LOCATION?
8. WHAT DO I NEED TO DO IF I AM CLOSING MY BUSINESS OR MOVING MY MILLCREEK BUSINESS TO ANOTHER CITY?
9. WHY IS A RENTAL BUSINESS LICENSE REQUIRED?
10. WHAT IF MY RENTAL HOME DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS ON THE AFFIDAVIT?
11. DO I NEED A LICENSE FOR EACH RENTAL PROPERTY?
12. WILL THE CITY INSPECT MY RENTAL HOME?
13. DO I NEED A BUSINESS LICENSE IF I AM RENTING TO A FAMILY MEMBER?
14. DO I NEED A BUSINESS LICENSE FOR SOMEONE IS HOUSE-SITTING UNTIL I RETURN TO MY HOME?
15. DO I NEED A BUSINESS LICENSE IF I DON'T CHARGE RENT FOR MY HOME OR IF I ONLY RENT A ROOM IN MY HOME?
16. DO I NEED A BUSINESS LICENSE IF I RENT OUT MY BASEMENT?
17. HOW MANY TENANTS MAY RENT MY HOUSE? WHAT PARKING SPACES ARE REQUIRED FOR EACH?
18. WHAT IS THE PROCESS FOR RENWAL?