Office Operations During COVID-19 

In an effort to keep the public and city employees safe, a limited city staff crew will be available to assist you during this time. The city offices will not be open to the public. If you need to submit an business license application we will be accepting applications by email. If email submission is not possible, submissions may be made appointment by calling 801.335.8701.

Welcome to the City of North Salt Lake

Thank you for choosing the City of North Salt Lake as the place to locate your business. The city pride’s itself on supporting local businesses to help ensure their success and prosperity. Please let us know how we can help your business or if you have any questions.

Commercial Business Licenses

The application process on average takes about two weeks to process once you have turned in the paperwork and paid the appropriate fees.

Business License Fees Commercial Business Application Solicitor License Application South Davis Metro Fire Inspections

Important Business License Links

• Application for a Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)
• State of Utah One Stop Business Registration (register a corporation, sales tax number)
• Register your DBA
• Utah State Tax Commission 
• Doing Business in Utah
• Davis County Health Department
• Davis County Assessor-Personal Property Filing

Good Landlord Program

This program provides rental owners and managers training and resources to eliminate code violations on their properties and reduce criminal activities within their rentals. Participants receive a discount on their business license fees.

Good Landlord Program Information Good Landlord Program Brochure Good Landlord Program Brochure-Mobile Homes Good Landlord Program Application

Home Businesses

Home businesses that are operated only occasionally and by individuals under 18 years of age, or a home business whose combined impact on the neighborhood does not materially exceed that of the home are not required to obtain a business license for more information, see the following link: Home Business License-Not Required

Home business owners who still wish to request a license and would otherwise be exempt from requirement:

• Home Business License Application
  

Animals

Dogs:

The city ordinance address the types and numbers of animals that may be kept on your property.  Questions regarding dog licensing may be directed to the Davis County Animal Control Division.  Dogs must be licensed once they reach four (4) months of age and withing ten (10) of acquiring the dog.  Persons with three (3) or more dogs must obtain a kennel license.

Domestic Farm Animals:

Domestic farm animals are permitted on single family and duplex lots in residential zones. Lots less than 7,000 sq ft. have 18 animal points that may be used in accordance with the chart below. Lots which are between 7,000 sf. ft. and 21,780 sq. ft. have 45 animal points. Lots over 21,780 sq. ft. have 45 points, plus one additional point for each 500 sq. ft. over 21,780.Information regarding points allowed for lots over 1/2 acre can be obtained by contacting the Community Development Department. More Information The link to the complete ordinance for domestic farm animals can be found here. Effective October 2018, the keeping of domestic farm animals no longer requires a permit or inspection.

Contact Us

Please feel free to contact Assistant City Treasurer Stacey Steckler at 801-335-8701 if you have any additional questions. We look forward to helping you and wish you the best with your business endeavors.