Business License

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In accordance with Section 3-1-3 (PDF) of Whitefish City Codes all businesses are required to have a City Business License to conduct business in the City of Whitefish. Please complete and return the appropriate application and return with payment to the Finance Department, Customer Service Clerk. The approval process for a business license could take up to four weeks. To ensure correct zoning for the business location please contact the Planning Department at 863-2410.

Resort Tax

In 1996 Whitefish City Residents voted and approved a 2% Resort Tax for Lodging, Retail, Bars and Restaurants. In April 2015, Whitefish voters approved to increase the Resort Tax to 3% (PDF), effective July 1, 2015. Resort Tax payments are due by the 20th of the following month (January collections are due February 20th) and can be paid to the Finance Department, Customer Service Clerk.

Applications & Brochures

  1. 04-05-2020 Letter from City Manager (PDF)
  2. Business License Application 11-17-21
  3. Food Vendor Permit Application (PDF)
  4. Food Vendor Permit Information (PDF)
  5. Frequently Asked Questions for Short-Term Lodging Restrictions (PDF)
  6. Home Occupation Application (PDF)
  7. Home Occupation Information Brochure (PDF)
  8. Short Term Rental Brochure (PDF)
  9. Short Term Rental Permit Revised 4-12-22
  10. Whitefish Fire Department Rental Checklist (PDF)