No, the City of Tempe does not issue a business license. However, a Transaction Privilege Tax license is required for every business that is conducting a taxable activity. The City of Tempe also issues a number of regulatory licenses. Apply for a Privilege Tax license through the Arizona Department of Revenue at AZTaxes.gov.
How do I file a claim against the City?
Information on how to file a claim against the City of Tempe is available on our Risk Management webpage or by contacting Risk Management at 480-350-8321.
What is the Tax & License address?
Our mailing address is:
Tax & License
City of Tempe
PO Box 5002
Tempe AZ 85281
Our building address is:
Tax & License
City of Tempe
20 E 6th Street, Third Floor
Tempe AZ 85281
Applications for the transaction privilege (sales) tax license are to be made through the Arizona Department of Revenue at AZTaxes.gov. If you do not have a login to AZTaxes.gov, click on Login to AZTaxes and begin the registration process. The region code you will use when completing the application for a new location is TE. Full information can be found at AZDOR.gov.
Who do I call to turn on/off/transfer water/sewer service?
To start, stop or transfer water and sewer service, please call Customer Services at (480) 350-8361 and a representative will be happy to assist you. Customer Services requires a minimum of 24 hours advanced notice to make changes to service. Additional information is available on the Customer Services webpage.
