Business License

Non-profit organizations, federal employees, and entities exempted from the license fee by KRS, and organizations exempted in Lancaster’s Code of Ordinances are not required to purchase a Business License or file a Net Profit License Fee Return. To receive exempt status a copy of your Federal Letter of Exemption must be submitted with this application. Non-profit status does not exempt your organization from Quarterly Occupational Tax reporting.

License fee is due by January 31 of each year.
A 10% penalty will apply February1-March31, a 40% penalty will apply after March 31.
Payment may be made in person or via check to City Hall, 308 W Maple Ave, Lancaster, KY 40444.

Click the button below to either apply for a new license or renew your current one.