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City offices will be closed on Memorial Day, Monday, May 30

City offices will be closed on Monday, May 30 in observance of Memorial Day. Regular hours will resume on Tuesday, May 31. Recycling collection will be delayed one day due to the holiday. The bulk trash schedule will not be affected.

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Apply for Business Licenses

The City Charter requires certain types of businesses to be licensed to operate in the City of Kalamazoo. Information on these licenses is provided below. Some business may not require a license from the city, but would require a license from Kalamazoo County, the State of Michigan, or another regulating authority. If you are starting a business, make sure you know what licenses are required.

Marihuana Businesses

Find information on marihuana businesses in the City of Kalamazoo.

Apply for Fireworks Permit

Apply for a permit to hold public fireworks display.

Apply for Business Licenses for Outdoor Sales

Apply for a business licenses related to selling products like food trucks, transient merchants, peddlers, Kalamazoo Mall vendors.

Apply for a Liquor License

Find information about applying for a liquor license.

Apply for Business Licenses for Reselling Products

Apply for a license for a business that resells or recycles products like pawnbrokers, recycling dealers, or precious metals or gem dealers.

Apply for a Temporary Use Permit

Apply for a Temporary Use Permit for short-term activities on private property like sales or food stands, that may not usually be allowed by zoning.

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