City Information and Forms

City Forms & Applications

• • Public Records Request Form
    • Email the completed form to City Clerk Stephanie Peterson – [email protected]

Business Licenses

• • 2025 Business License Application  New businesses starting before December 31, 2025
  • 2026 Business License Application  New & Renewing businesses starting on or after January 1, 2026
  • Credit Card Authorization Form

Alcohol Beverage Licenses

• • 2026 Alcohol Beverage License Renewal Letter
  • Alcohol Beverage License App/Renewal (State & County Licenses Required)

Local Option Sales Tax – 1% Collection begins JANUARY 1, 2026

• • Ordinance 150R – 1% Local Option Sales Tax
  • Letter to Business Owners
  • Local Option Sales Tax Permit Application (REQUIRED)
  • Ponderay 1% LOT Return Form
  • Annual Sales & Use Tax Recording Form
  • Business Owners – FAQ & How to Calculate the Tax

Hotel-Motel Room Occupancy Tax – 10% Collection begins JANUARY 1, 2026

• For anyone operating a Hotel, Motel, Short-Term, or Vacation Rental
  • Ordinance 143R – 10% Hotel-Motel Room Occupancy Tax
  • Letter to Business Owners
  • Hotel-Motel Room Occupancy Tax Permit Application
  • 2026 Business License Application (Required)
  • Occupancy Tax Remittance Form
  • 10% Hotel-Motel Room Occupancy Tax Return Form – Use as of January 1, 2026

Catering Permits

• • Applications are required to be completed at Ponderay City Hall
  • Applicant(s) are required to provide current State & County Alcohol Beverage License when applying

Peddler Permits

• • Peddler Registration Permit Application