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Hesperia compliance requirements

Every filing obligation for small businesses operating in Hesperia, California — federal, state, county, and city-specific.

Breakdown: 106 federal requirements, 220 California state filings, 28 San Bernardino County requirements, and 22 Hesperia-specific requirements. Each obligation links to an authoritative source — the official government page where available, or the authorized filing portal or publisher otherwise.

Federal Obligations(106)

1099-NEC Filing — Nonemployee Compensation

ANNUALTAX FILING

Businesses that pay $600 or more to a non-employee (independent contractor, freelancer, etc.) during the year must file Form 1099-NEC with the IRS and provide a copy to the recipient by January 31. Th...

ADA Title III — Accessibility Compliance for Public Accommodations

AS NEEDEDREGISTRATION

Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires businesses that are places of public accommodation (restaurants, retail stores, hotels, theaters, medical offices, professional offices,...

ATF Federal Explosives License/Permit

ONE TIMEINDUSTRY LICENSE

Businesses that manufacture, import, deal in, or use explosive materials must obtain a federal explosives license or permit from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). Licenses...

Est. fee: $200 ($200 for a manufacturer/importer/dealer license (3-year term). $100 for a user permit (3-year term). Employee Possessor background check fees may apply separately.)Filing link → (opens in new tab)Source → (opens in new tab)

ATF Form 4473 Firearms Transaction Recordkeeping

AS NEEDEDINDUSTRY LICENSE

All Federal Firearms Licensees (FFLs) must complete and retain ATF Form 4473 (Firearms Transaction Record) for every firearm transaction conducted through the licensee. Per the Bipartisan Safer Commun...

Est. fee: $0 (No fee. Form 4473 is a recordkeeping obligation, not a filing.)Filing link → (opens in new tab)Source → (opens in new tab)

BIS Export Controls — Export Administration Regulations (EAR)

AS NEEDEDPERMIT

Businesses exporting goods, software, or technology from the United States must comply with the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) administered by the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS). Expor...

Est. fee: $0 (No fee for export license applications. Compliance program costs vary.)Filing link → (opens in new tab)Source → (opens in new tab)

BOI Report — Beneficial Ownership Information

ONE TIMEREGISTRATION

The Corporate Transparency Act requires certain companies to report their beneficial ownership information (BOI) to FinCEN. As of March 2025, FinCEN issued a rule exempting all domestic companies from...

Est. fee: $0 (No filing fee. Filing is done online at boiefiling.fincen.gov.)Filing link → (opens in new tab)Source → (opens in new tab)

BOI Report — Updated Report (Ownership Changes)

AS NEEDEDREGISTRATION

Under the Corporate Transparency Act, reporting companies must file an updated Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) report with FinCEN within 30 calendar days of any change to previously reported in...

CAN-SPAM Act Compliance

AS NEEDEDREGISTRATION

The CAN-SPAM Act (Controlling the Assault of Non-Solicited Pornography and Marketing Act) applies to all businesses that send commercial email messages — any electronic mail message whose primary purp...

Est. fee: $0 (No filing fee — CAN-SPAM is a compliance-posture obligation with no registration or filing required.)Source → (opens in new tab)

CBP Import Entry — Customs Declaration for Imported Goods

AS NEEDEDTAX FILING

Businesses importing goods into the United States with a value exceeding $2,500 must file an entry with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). Formal entries require a customs bond and use of a lic...

COBRA Notice Requirements — Continuation of Health Coverage

AS NEEDEDEMPLOYMENT

The Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) requires employers with 20 or more employees who sponsor group health plans to offer continuation coverage to employees and their dependents ...

California State Obligations(220)

AB 2588 Air Toxics Hot Spots Emissions Inventory Report

EVERY 4 YEARSPERMIT

Under the Air Toxics Hot Spots Information and Assessment Act (AB 2588), facilities emitting 10 or more tons per year of criteria air pollutants must submit an emissions inventory report to their loca...

ABC Caterer's License (Type 58)

ANNUALINDUSTRY LICENSE

Catering businesses serving alcohol at client locations must obtain a Type 58 Caterer's Permit from the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control. Requires a commissary (licensed premises) and allows s...

Est. fee: $725 ($725 annual fee (approximate). Fees vary; check current ABC fee schedule.)Filing link → (opens in new tab)Source → (opens in new tab)

ABC Distilled Spirits Manufacturer License (Type 04)

ONE TIMEINDUSTRY LICENSE

California ABC Type 04 Distilled Spirits Manufacturer license authorizes the distillation and rectification of spirits, and the sale of distilled spirits to wholesalers and on the licensed premises. D...

ABC Off-Sale Beer & Wine License (Type 20) — Original Application

ONE TIMEINDUSTRY LICENSE

California ABC Type 20 Off-Sale Beer and Wine license authorizes a retail establishment (grocery store, convenience store, drug store) to sell beer and wine in sealed containers for off-premises consu...

Est. fee: $105 (Application fee approximately $105. Annual renewal approximately $470.)Filing link → (opens in new tab)Source → (opens in new tab)

ABC Off-Sale General License (Type 21) — Package Store — Original Application

ONE TIMEINDUSTRY LICENSE

California ABC Type 21 Off-Sale General license authorizes a retail store (package store, liquor store) to sell beer, wine, and distilled spirits in sealed containers for off-premises consumption. Req...

Est. fee: $945 (Application fee $945–$16,560 depending on county population tier. Annual renewal $949.)Filing link → (opens in new tab)Source → (opens in new tab)

ABC On-Sale Beer & Wine License (Type 41) — Restaurant — Original Application

ONE TIMEINDUSTRY LICENSE

California ABC Type 41 On-Sale Beer and Wine license authorizes a bona fide eating place (restaurant) to sell beer and wine (no distilled spirits) for on-premises consumption. Lower cost alternative t...

Est. fee: $100 (Application fee approximately $100–$905 depending on county population tier. Annual renewal $400–$900.)Filing link → (opens in new tab)Source → (opens in new tab)

ABC On-Sale General License (Type 47) — Restaurant — Annual Renewal

ANNUALINDUSTRY LICENSE

Annual renewal of the California ABC Type 47 On-Sale General license for restaurants. Renewal must be completed before the license anniversary date to avoid late penalties. Renewal fee varies by count...

Est. fee: $925 (Annual renewal fee $925–$1,450 depending on county population tier.)Filing link → (opens in new tab)Source → (opens in new tab)

ABC On-Sale General License (Type 47) — Restaurant — Original Application

ONE TIMEINDUSTRY LICENSE

California ABC Type 47 On-Sale General license authorizes a bona fide eating place (restaurant) to sell beer, wine, and distilled spirits for consumption on the premises. Required before selling any a...

Est. fee: $6275 (Application fee $6,275–$16,560 depending on county population tier. Annual renewal $925–$1,450.)Filing link → (opens in new tab)Source → (opens in new tab)

ABC Public Premises License (Type 48 — Bar/Tavern)

ANNUALINDUSTRY LICENSE

Bars and taverns where alcohol is the primary revenue source (50%+ of revenue from alcohol sales, not food) must obtain a Type 48 Public Premises license from ABC. Different from Type 47 (restaurant) ...

Est. fee: $1145 ($1,145 annual fee (approximate). Transfer and original issuance fees differ.)Filing link → (opens in new tab)Source → (opens in new tab)

ABC Small Beer Manufacturer License (Type 23) — Brewery/Brewpub

ONE TIMEINDUSTRY LICENSE

California ABC Type 23 Small Beer Manufacturer license authorizes the manufacture of beer (under 60,000 barrels per year) and sale to wholesalers, retailers, and on the licensed premises. Breweries an...

San Bernardino County Obligations(28)

Annual Fire Prevention Inspection

ANNUALPERMIT

Commercial businesses in San Bernardino County Fire Protection District service areas are subject to annual fire prevention inspections to ensure compliance with the California Fire Code. Occupancies ...

Est. fee: $236 ($236 per general field inspection (FY 2025-26). Re-inspection fees may apply for follow-up visits. Fee schedule set by the San Bernardino County Fire Protection District fee ordinance. See sbcfire.org for the current fee schedule.)Filing link → (opens in new tab)Source → (opens in new tab)

Business Personal Property Statement (Form 571-L)

ANNUALTAX FILING

All businesses located in San Bernardino County with aggregate taxable personal property costing $100,000 or more must file an annual Business Property Statement (Form 571-L) with the San Bernardino C...

Est. fee: $0 (No filing fee. However, property tax is assessed on the declared value of business personal property at approximately 1.0-1.25% of assessed value depending on tax rate area.)Filing link → (opens in new tab)Source → (opens in new tab)

CUPA Hazardous Materials Permit

ANNUALPERMIT

Businesses in San Bernardino County that handle, store, use, or generate hazardous materials or hazardous wastes must obtain a Certified Unified Program Agency (CUPA) permit from the San Bernardino Co...

Certified Farmers Market Certificate

ANNUALPERMIT

Operators of Certified Farmers Markets in San Bernardino County must obtain a Certified Farmers Market Certificate from the San Bernardino County Agriculture/Weights and Measures Department. This cert...

Est. fee: $370 ($370 per certificate per year.)Filing link → (opens in new tab)Source → (opens in new tab)

Commercial Building Permit

AS NEEDEDPERMIT

Any new commercial construction, tenant improvement, remodel, or change of occupancy in unincorporated San Bernardino County requires a building permit from the Land Use Services Department, Building ...

Commercial Kennel/Cattery Special Use Permit

ANNUALPERMIT

Businesses operating a commercial kennel or cattery (boarding, breeding, training, or grooming of animals) in unincorporated San Bernardino County must obtain a Special Use Permit from San Bernardino ...

Conditional Use Permit (CUP)

ONE TIMEPERMIT

Certain business uses in unincorporated San Bernardino County require a Conditional Use Permit from the Land Use Services Department, Planning Division. A CUP is required for uses that may be suitable...

Encroachment Permit (County Right-of-Way)

AS NEEDEDPERMIT

Businesses that need to encroach onto or within San Bernardino County maintained road rights-of-way must obtain an encroachment permit from the Department of Public Works, Permits Division. Encroachme...

Excavation Permit (County Road System)

AS NEEDEDPERMIT

Businesses that need to excavate within the San Bernardino County maintained road system — for example, to install or repair utility connections, sewer lines, or water mains — must obtain an excavatio...

Fictitious Business Name (DBA) Registration

EVERY 5 YEARSREGISTRATION

Any business operating in San Bernardino County under a name other than the owner's legal name must file a Fictitious Business Name Statement with the San Bernardino County Assessor-Recorder-Clerk. Th...

Est. fee: $55 ($55 filing fee for one business name and one registrant. $5 for each additional FBN or registrant name. Abandonment of FBN costs $55. Statement of Withdrawal from Partnership costs $55. Newspaper publication costs are separate and typically $30-$80 depending on the newspaper. Payments accepted by check or money order only, payable to San Bernardino County Recorder-Clerk.)Filing link → (opens in new tab)Source → (opens in new tab)

City Obligations(22)

Adult Entertainment Business Permit

ANNUALINDUSTRY LICENSE

Adult entertainment businesses operating in Hesperia must obtain an Adult Entertainment Business Permit from the Planning Division (planning fee: $376) plus an annual investigation fee ($200) from Bui...

Est. fee: $576 (Adult Entertainment Business Permit (planning): $376 application fee per FY 2025-26 planning fee schedule. Annual investigation fee: $200/year (per FY 2025-26 Section 70). Plus standard business license fees. Total first year: ~$847; Annual renewal: ~$360.)Filing link → (opens in new tab)Source → (opens in new tab)

CUPA Hazardous Materials Business Plan (HMBP) Permit

ANNUALPERMIT

Businesses in Hesperia that handle, use, or store hazardous materials above threshold quantities must obtain a CUPA (Certified Unified Program Agency) permit through the San Bernardino County Fire Haz...

City of Hesperia Business License

ANNUALREGISTRATION

All entities operating within the City of Hesperia must obtain and maintain a valid business license prior to commencing business operations. Commercial/industrial locations also require a Certificate...

Est. fee: $271 (New license: $50 base + $221 admin fee = $271 total. Annual renewal: $50 base + $110 admin fee = $160 total. Late fee within 30 days: $50; after 30 days: $75. Plus $4 SB1186 accessibility fee per license. Commercial/industrial locations require in-person submission.)Filing link → (opens in new tab)Source → (opens in new tab)

Commercial Building Permit (Tenant Improvements / New Construction)

ONE TIMEPERMIT

Commercial and industrial building projects in Hesperia require building permits from the Building & Safety Division. This includes tenant improvements, new commercial construction, additions, and cha...

Est. fee: $211 (Tenant improvements (no area added): Building permit $211 + $0.06/sq ft; Plan review $278/hr + $0.04/sq ft. New non-residential construction: Building permit $4,071 + $0.35/sq ft (up to 10,000 SF), $0.17/SF above 10,000 SF. Plan review: $503 + $0.10/sq ft. Certificate of Occupancy (new/change): $381. Plus 10% technology fee. San Bernardino County Fire conducts separate plan review and inspection (Tenant Improvement: $445 plan review + $395 inspection for up to 10,000 SF).)Filing link → (opens in new tab)Source → (opens in new tab)

Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for Regulated Uses

ONE TIMEPERMIT

Certain business uses in Hesperia require a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) from the Planning Commission before operating. This includes uses that require special scrutiny due to their potential impact o...

Est. fee: $5377 (Conditional Use Permit: $5,377 (standard). CUP for alcohol uses (off-sale, Planning Commission hearing): $5,377. CUP for alcohol uses (on-sale beer/wine, DRC hearing only): $1,705. Adult Entertainment Business Permit (planning): $376. Revised CUP Minor revision: $1,322; Major revision: $3,759. Plus SBC Fire CUP review: $1,068. Plus 10% technology fee on all planning applications.)Filing link → (opens in new tab)Source → (opens in new tab)

Deemed Approved Alcohol License and Annual Inspection

ANNUALINDUSTRY LICENSE

All off-sale alcohol establishments in Hesperia must participate in the Deemed Approved Program under Hesperia Municipal Code. The program requires annual compliance inspections by Code Enforcement an...

Est. fee: $325 (Off-sale alcohol establishments (most ABC license types): $325/year. ABC license types 41 and 47 (restaurants): $175/year. Re-inspection fee: $60. Combination license with tobacco: $485/year. Fee included in annual business license renewal.)Filing link → (opens in new tab)Source → (opens in new tab)

Encroachment Permit (Public Right-of-Way Use)

AS NEEDEDPERMIT

Businesses performing work in or using the public right-of-way in Hesperia (utility work, driveway approaches, sewer connections, curb cuts, temporary construction staging, etc.) must obtain an Encroa...

Est. fee: $660 (Driveway approach - Residential: $660; Non-residential: $975. Utility stand-alone: up to 18 sq ft: $245; up to 1,000 ft: $324; over 1,000 ft: $402 + CRB. Street/drainage/water/sewer inspections: 2% of engineer's cost estimate. Oversize load per trip: $16; annual: $90. Processing time: 5-7 business days.)Filing link → (opens in new tab)Source → (opens in new tab)

Fats, Oils, and Grease (FOG) Discharge Permit

ANNUALPERMIT

Food service establishments in Hesperia that produce fats, oils, and grease (FOG) in their wastewater must obtain a FOG Discharge Permit from the City. This includes restaurants, commercial kitchens, ...

Est. fee: $236 (FOG Discharge Permit: $236/year. Annual inspections (4 total) - Small producers: $277/year; Large producers: $416/year. Re-inspection fee: $208/per occurrence. Late manifest: $50. Service overdue (>30 days): $200. Per FY 2025-26 fee schedule Section 125.)Filing link → (opens in new tab)Source → (opens in new tab)

Film Permit

AS NEEDEDPERMIT

Commercial film, television, video, or photography productions requiring use of public property or rights-of-way in Hesperia must obtain a Film Permit from the Planning Division. Student films are exe...

Est. fee: $150 (Film Permit Application fee: $150. Permit Amendment: $150. Personnel/cost-recovery charges (minimum deposit determined by affected departments): Cost Reasonably Borne. Student films: no charge. San Bernardino County Fire may charge separately for film shoots with hazards: $291 (first two hours) + $145 each additional hour.)Filing link → (opens in new tab)Source → (opens in new tab)

Home Occupation Permit

ANNUALPERMIT

Businesses operated from a residential dwelling within Hesperia must obtain a Home Occupation Permit in addition to a city business license. The permit regulates allowable activities to protect reside...

Est. fee: $129 (New permit: $129 (includes admin fee). Annual renewal: $113 (includes admin fee). Per FY 2025-26 fee schedule Section 70.)Filing link → (opens in new tab)Source → (opens in new tab)

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