City of San Leandro - NEW Business License Application DO NOT APPLY ONLINE IF YOU HAVE BEEN PREVIOUSLY LICENSED IN SAN LEANDRO What you need to know to get started. 1. Business licenses are renewed on a calendar year basis. All licenses expire December 31st. 2. Business start date is the first date your business started operating in the City of San Leandro. 3. No payment will be required until your application has been reviewed and accepted. You will receive an email verifying the receipt of application. Within 3 business days you will receive an email containing the amount due and instructions on how to make payment online. 4. If the business Is located in the City of San Leandro, you must include a Zoning Application Form with your Business License Application. The Zoning Form should be uploaded on the online application portal to assist with expediting your application. Click on the following link to access the forms: Commercial Zoning application -- Commercial Zoning application Home Occupation Zoning application -- Home Occupation Zoning application Home Cottage Food Zoning application -- Home Cottage Food Zoning application We wish you the greatest success in your new venture! If you need any assistance with the application process, please call 510-809-3133 to speak with a customer service representative.