Business Licenses
ANNOUNCEMENT: Use this link to obtain, update, or renew a business license: Welcome [salinas.hdlgov.com]
- Renewal notices were mailed out the week of July 14.
- June 30 business license renewals are due by August 30, 2025.
- Business license renewals can be paid online once you receive a renewal notice.
- Questions regarding business licenses may be directed to (831) 758-7211 or ebizlicense@ci.salinas.ca.us
Garage Sale Permits
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For Garage Sale Permits, complete the application(PDF, 366KB) and email it along with a copy of your Driver's License for proof of address to eGarageSale@ci.salinas.ca.us to obtain your permit. Completed applications may also be submitted in person at the Finance Department.
Garage/Yard sales are regulated by Chapter 15A of the Salinas Municipal Code. A permit, which may be obtained for a fee of $15.50 from the Finance Department, is required for all residential garage/yard sales. Questions regarding garage/yard sales may be directed to (831) 758-7211. Please allow 3 business days for your request to be processed.
Parking Permits
- For Parking Permits (Downtown): PMB will begin selling permits for July 2025-June 2026 at 9 am on Monday, June 16, 2025.
For single permits, you can create an account to purchase online here: https://pmb.csustan.edu/ParkingPermits/Login
For purchase of more than one permit, or for technical issues with the purchase of your permit, call PMB directly at (800)700-4417 option 2
- For Residential Preferential parking:
For single permits, you can create an account to purchase online here: https://pmb.csustan.edu/ParkingPermits/Login
For purchase of more than one permit, or for technical issues with the purchase of your permit, call PMB directly at (800)700-4417 option 2
The Finance Department provides coordination and direction of all fiscal operations of the City. This includes but is not limited to:
- Directing, monitoring and controlling all assets and financial operations of the City.
- Providing a framework for financial planning and analysis to support the operation and management of all City Departments.
- Financial administration of the Successor Agency to the Former Salinas Redevelopment Agency, Assessment Districts, Enterprise Operations, Internal Services and Trust Funds, and the City’s General Fund.
Departmental responsibilities include long-range financial planning, budget management, accounts receivable and payable, payroll, retirement administration, general accounting and reporting, debt administration, purchasing, revenue and licensing, information technology and assessment district administration.
Finance Downloadable Documents List
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