Business Plays In Peoria!

Welcome to the City of Peoria!

We’re excited you’re here! Your investment helps Peoria grow and thrive!
This page provides links and general information for businesses operating in the City of Peoria!

One Stop Shop

One Stop Shop is a place where residents, contractors, and business owners can meet with City staff and local agencies to ask questions about businesses, projects, and more.

Learn how to attend: One Stop Shop Info

Minority & Women-Owned Business Registry (PeAp)

In August 2022, Peoria launched the Peoria Equity Accountability Program (PeAp) to create the city’s first certification and directory for Minority-Owned (MBE) and Women-Owned (WBE) businesses.

Find out how to register and get certified: PeAp Info

Licenses & Permits

Peoria doesn’t require a general business license. However, some businesses need specific business or occupational licenses.
 Depending on what your business does, you may also need permits for certain activities.
Details can be found here: Permits & Licenses

Municipal Taxes

• Restaurant/Tavern Tax
  • 2% tax on food, non-alcoholic drinks, and alcoholic beverages sold by restaurants, bars, and mobile food vendors.
  • Exemptions: Pre-packaged sealed items, “Take and Bake” items, hermetically sealed containers.
• Hotel/Room Rental Tax
  • 8% tax on hotel, motel, and short-term rentals (stays of 29 days or less).
  • Exemptions: Stays of 30 days or longer.
• Amusement Tax
  • 3% tax on admission fees for entertainment like concerts, sporting events, shows, axe-throwing, trampoline parks, and other activities.
  • Exemptions: Schools, local cultural nonprofits, religious, educational, or charitable institutions.

For more on Municipal Taxes, Special Service Areas, and Business District Taxes, visit: Municipal Sales Tax Info