Business Licenses

The City Staff has worked to refine and expedite our process for welcoming new businesses into our community.  Please refer to this handy guide outlining our process.  Below please find all in information and links you will need to become a member of our business community. 

Please take a look at the zoning ordinance and allowable areas for your new business venture.

To operate a business in the City of Lathrup Village, a business license is required. To apply for a Business License, Lathrup Village requires the following information: 

• Business License Application

• $125 Non-refundable application fee

• A Copy of the Business Owner's Driver's License

Applications are reviewed by the Building Inspector for zoning compliance. If no zoning conflicts are found an inspection of the business site is scheduled. If the business site passes inspection, a business license will be issued.

New business owners should consult with city staff on signage for commercial space. 

For additional information on starting your new business venture, the Downtown Development Authority has set up a specific Starting a Business webpage for entrepreneurs and a complete reference guide to locating your business in the DDA district.

Opening A Business in a Commercial District

To open a business in the City of Lathrup Village, the following steps must be followed:

1. Complete a Business License Application and submit it to the City

2. The application is reviewed by the Building Inspector for zoning compliance

3. If no zoning conflicts are found an inspection of the business site is scheduled

4. If the business site passes inspection, a business license will be issued from the City

5. New Business owners consult with City Staff on signage for commercial space. Use this sign permit application. 

Business License Renewals
Business licenses are renewed yearly from January 1 until March 31 without penalty. The renewal fee is $50 and the deadline is March 31 each year. Late renewals will be charged a late fee of $75.

Opening A Home-Based Business
As outlined in Section 4.11 of the Zoning Code, to operate a home-based business in Lathrup Village the following items will be required:  

• A registration fee of $10.00

• Application

There is no inspection required before registering a home-based business.  All Business licenses are renewed yearly from January 1 until March 31 without penalty. Businesses that fail to renew within that time will be charged a penalty in addition to the regular renewal fee.