Business License & Permits

Business License - Do I Need One in Mount Rainier?

The City of Mount Rainier requires all businesses to have a license. No business may operate in the City of Mount Rainier without a license from the City, except a home occupation whose customers do not regularly come to the residence, whose employees do not come to the home, which is permitted by the Prince George's County zoning ordinances without a special exception, and which does not require a use and occupancy permit under Prince George's County zoning ordinances.

Applications

Applications shall be submitted in writing to the City Manager along with the required fee(s). The City Manager is authorized to develop the application form, which shall include all information relevant to this and related chapters.

Occupancy License

Non-Residential

All tenants of non-residential premises that are rent for occupancy and all owner-occupants of non-residential premises shall secure from the City a non-residential occupancy license which shall be issued for one year.

Residential

Before the owner or agent thereof of any dwelling, rental facility, dwelling unit, rooming unit, or tourist facility within the confines of the City of Mount Rainier shall rent, lease, or otherwise let said dwelling unit, or facility and permit it to be occupied, he/she must secure from the City a residential occupancy license.

The type of business, industry, and business activities determine the necessary licenses and permits required.

Register Your Business in Maryland

Registering your business with the Maryland Department of Assessments and Taxation is the first step. Maryland Business Express' award-winning online filing portal makes this quick and easy and accepts filings for most entity types.

Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN)

Most businesses need an FEIN from the Internal Revenue Service. You can apply for a FEIN online, download the form through the IRS' website, or call them at 800-829-4933.

Application Forms

Residents and business owners may conveniently complete an application online or through the fillable PDF forms. Access all PDF application forms.