Apply For A Business License Canton, Ohio

In Canton, Ohio, is a business license required to operate my business?

Yes, there are certain businesses that require accompanying licenses. Only a small portion of business owners must complete, pay for, and file business licenses. They are:

• Food Permit (this includes mobile food vendors and establishments)
• Temporary Food Permit
• Temporary Event Permit ($30 per day and $15 per day for a non-profit organization)
• Solicitor Permit (completed through the Canton Police Department)

What should be done to verify my Canton, Ohio business location?

All business owners are obligated to contact the City of Canton Zoning Department for an inspection to be completed on your business property and to receive the necessary approval. This must occur prior to the remittance of any of the above permit applications.

City of Canton
Zoning Department
Sears Building, City Offices
424 Market Avenue North
3rd Floor
Canton, Ohio 44702

Building Phone: (330) 430-7800
Code Phone: (330) 430-7819
Zoning Phone: (330) 438-4726
Fax: (330) 430-7848

http://cantonohio.gov/building/?pg=132

The required forms for zoning are all available online, but those are the only forms that are. The address is both the mailing address and the physical address.

What basic information will be needed for my Canton business license or permit?

The permits are all a little different one to another but the information that you will generally need includes:

Applicant Name

Applicant Address and Phone Number

Applicant Driver’s License and Date of Birth

Business or Property Owner or Sponsor Name

Business or Property Owner or Sponsor Phone Number and Address

Business or Property Owner or Sponsor Driver’s License Number and Date of Birth

Employee or Volunteer Information such as: License Number, Date of Birth, and Names and Dates they will work

Type of Business Activity or Special Event Specifics

Insurance Information Must be Submitted with Application

Type of Food  to be Served, if applicable (alcohol is not permitted)

Signatures of both Applicant and Owner as well as Dates

Fees Must be Included with Application

Where can I send a business license application or permit application in Canton, Ohio?

Please take note that you should send any permit application to the correct address. The mailing address for the City of Canton is the same as the physical address. The address is:

City of Canton
City Hall, Permits
218 Cleveland Avenue Southwest
Canton, Ohio 44702

At this time, the applications are not available online except for the zoning applications.

Who can I contact for food permit information?

The City of Canton Environmental Health Department handles all food permits, both Temporary Food Permits and the Established Food Permits. Their telephone number is (330) 489-3327. If you require the fax number it is (330) 489-3335. The address is:

City of Canton Environmental Health Department
420 Market Avenue North
Canton, OH 44702
http://www.cantonhealth.org/eh/?pg=242

Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

What should I do for a Canton Solicitor’s Permit?

You will need to contact the City of Canton Police Department. They can be reached at (330) 489-3100. The Solicitor’s Permit Application is not available online and may only be completed and applied for in person. Please go to the City of Canton Police Department at:

City of Canton Police Department
221 Third Street
Canton, OH 44702

Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

What can I do for my Canton home-based business?

If your home business is not one of the aforementioned list of required business permits, then you will not have to apply for any permits. The only requirement is that you contact the Zoning Department to have your property inspected and approved by the city. The Zoning Department can be reached at (330) 430-7819.

I still have more questions, who can I contact?

Please contact the City of Canton at (330) 489-3327 if you have any further questions. You may additionally visit the website at http://cantonohio.gov. If you need the address it is:

City of Canton
City Hall, Permits
218 Cleveland Avenue Southwest
Canton, Ohio 44702

Note: The hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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