Frequently Asked Questions

Per Section 605.030 of the Grain Valley Municipal Code, it shall be unlawful for any person to operate a business within the city without first having obtained a valid occupational license  or permit. It shall be unlawful for a person to continue to operate a business after the expiration of the license unless a new license has been issued.

The Occupational License Application can be completed online.  Click here to apply now. Once the license has been approved, a payment link will be sent to the email address on file with that license. 

Currently, we can accept payment by check, cash or online via credit card. If paying by card, a payment link will be provided once the occupational license application has been approved.

Occupational Licenses are valid from July 1 to June 30 of the following year. All renewals are due by July 1 of each year. Late payments are subject to penalties, per section 605.090 of the Grain Valley Municipal Code.

This depends on the business type and the following covers the most common licenses:

All Contractors and Sub-Contractors:

• Certificate of Insurance showing General Liability and Workers’ Compensation Insurance with the City of Grain Valley listed as a certificate holder
• If a Master Trade and no Workers’ Compensation Policy, an Affidavit of Exemption for Workers’ Compensation Insurance is required pursuant to §287.061, RSMo
• Electricians, Plumbers and HVAC/Mechanical Contractors: please provide/upload proof of certification

 All other business types:

• If 5 or more employees, please include evidence of Workers’ Compensation Insurance
• If sales tax is charged, please include a current no tax due letter from the Department of Revenue