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Doing Business in Harrington

Ordinance Number 

Adopted by the Mayor and Council of the City of Harrington initially on March 15, 2004 by Ord. No. 03-03; amended in its entirety on June, 19, 2017 by Ord. No. 17-04. Subsequent amendments noted where applicable, and again updated in May of 2017 with Ordinance 26-01, Chapter 120, the city’s business license process, seek to identify owners or operators of local businesses, track changes in ownership or business activity, define the nature of business activities, ensure understanding and compliance with town codes and ordinances, and improve the coordination between the town government and our local business community.

Requirements

Businesses required to secure a license and register with the town include any person or entity engaged in the sale of goods or services, including, but not limited to, any retail, wholesale service, rental, food service, professional or personal service, or other general commercial activity in the town.

Exempt Activities

Certain activities are exempted such as utility company operations, charitable or religious activities (except retail components thereof), exhibitors, yard sales, activities exempted pursuant to state law, or activities otherwise requiring a permit as a peddler or solicitor, contractor, or rental properties license.

Timeline

All businesses are required to obtain a license prior to opening, and your license must be renewed annually in July of each year.

Contact Information

The city will make every effort to assist your business in compliance with these requirements; however, every business is encouraged to contact the Business Office at 302-398-3530 to ensure that the requisite license and registration are obtained.

If you require assistance, please call us at 302-398-3530. You can find a Business License Application here.

Please note that a Business License is for businesses or contractors that are physically located within city limits. If you own a business that is outside the town limits, a Contractor License is required.