Fast track your start up
We have streamlined city processes together for businesses to access on their own terms. Business owners can start and register a business, apply for licenses and permits, and pay fees, and more:
Business Quick Links
Business Licenses– apply or renew an existing business license online.
Fee Schedule – for building permits, zoning, electrical, plumbing, and more.
Building Permits – checklists, building code review, inspections, appeals, and more.
Permit Queue – find out current wait times for permit review
Taxes – summary of required City, County, State, and Federal taxes.
Online Permit System – research existing permits and licenses, schedule an inspection, create a service request.
Planning – OpenCounter zoning and business permitting portal. Explore where different business types are permitted throughout the City.
Opportunities for Entrepreneurs – a guide to doing business in Salt Lake City.
Road and Utilities Construction in Salt Lake City– a planning resource guide for business owners.
Special Assessment Areas – a guide to starting a Special Assessment Area (SAA).
Business Resources from State of Utah
Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity Grants – Occasionally, to support Utah businesses, the Legislature allocates grant funding and programs.
Utah Small Business Credit Initiative – A new federal loan program that includes $69 million in funding to expand access to capital for small businesses in Utah, especially for underserved communities.
Business Resources from Salt Lake City Economic Development
Financing Opportunities
Financial incentives can include reimbursement of all or a portion of building and/or development-related fees. These programs help promote significant revenues and/or jobs, promote stability and grow, and constructs appropriate development older parts of the city.
Several programs are available, click here for a full list of opportunities.
Salt Lake City Foreign Trade Zone #30
When operating from an FTZ, your company gains a distinct competitive advantage by receiving cost reductions in customs duties and fees, a strategic location and supporting services.
Learn about the opportunities here .
International Trade
Click here for a full list of resources.
Salt Lake City Opportunity Zones
Workforce Development and Education Partners
Learn about the opportunities here .
Salt Lake City wants you to succeed and we share your priorities of completing a project on time and on budget. Our economic development team will work you to provide one point of contact, a fast response to your needs, and the flexibility required to achieve your goals.
Need more assistance? We’re here to help. Call us at (801) 535-7200 or email ed@slc.gov.