
Business Resources

Supporting Local Businesses
Hildale City is committed to supporting local businesses and entrepreneurs. Small businesses play a vital role in our community, and as our city grows, we want to help your business grow with it.
The Hildale City works with business owners by:
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Ensuring businesses are properly zoned
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Assisting with business registration and licensing
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Coordinating required inspections, permits, and approvals
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Learning about local businesses so we can help support and promote them
How To Apply
After getting all the appropriate registrations, you can apply on the Hildale City Website.
You can find the application here
After you print and fill out the application, bring the following items to the Hildale City Office (or call and scan in documents/pay over the phone)
What to bring with you:
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Filled out application form
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Copy of your driver's license
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$40.00 for the non-refundable processing fee
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Food Trucks MUST receive a fire inspection (contact fire department directly)
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Site Map (if applicable)
Hildale City Business License
The State of Utah requires all businesses to obtain a business license from the city or county in which they operate. Businesses located in Hildale must be licensed through Hildale City.
When To Get A Business License
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If you are selling a product or service
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If your product is being sold publicly (e.g. a stand at the farmer's market)
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If you are selling food, beverages or baked goods.
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If you are managing rental properties (e.g. glamping tents)
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If you have a separate location for business (office space, studio, kitchen, Airbnb etc)
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If you have an established business (LLC) through the State of Utah.
Watch the video below for a more in depth explanation of the process! Thank you for your application! Please contact the Hildale City office with any questions.
320 East Newel Avenue. PO Box 840490. (435) 874-2323. Recorder@hildalecity.com
Food Permits
Protecting Public Health
Food permits are required to help protect public health by ensuring that food and beverages offered to the public are prepared, handled, and stored in a safe and sanitary manner. When food is prepared for others to consume, state and local food safety regulations must be followed.
Food permits help to:
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Verify that food and beverages are safe for public consumption
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Ensure proper food handling, storage, and preparation practices
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Confirm compliance with state and local food safety regulations
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Provide accountability and protection in the event of a complaint or foodborne illness investigation
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Support food safety education and ongoing compliance
Obtaining a food permit helps reduce the risk of foodborne illness and promotes safe food practices for both businesses and the community.
If you are selling any dessert or baked goods, you must have a cottage food permit.
These items include:
● cake/cake pops
● Brownies
● Cookies
● Squares and bars
● Breads and rolls
● Pies
● Muffins
If you are selling ANYTHING with meat (chicken, beef, fish, pork, lamb etc.) you must have ahome consumption & home kitchen permit. This ensures the correct kitchen utensils required tosell meat as well as proper education on how to store, thaw, cook and serve all types of meat.This is extremely important to prevent any sort of food poisoning.
If you are selling food/baked goods publicly (farmer's market, gift shop, etc) you are required tohave a label. View the image below on what the label must look like.
How and When to get a permit
Steps to take
When:
If you are planning on selling any type of food, baked goods or beverages from your home, you
MUST get a permit BEFORE you sell any items.
How:
To get the correct food permit, you must call the Southwest Utah Public Health department to
inquire. From there, they will provide the necessary steps to obtaining the permits you will need.
● https://swuhealth.org/
● (435) 986-2584
How to Get Your Business Started in Hildale City
Starting a business involves a few important steps at both the state and local level. The outline below will help guide you through the process.
Step 1: Register Your Business with the State of Utah
All businesses operating in Utah must be registered with the state.
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Register your business name and entity type through the Utah Department of Commerce
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Registration is completed online at www.commerce.utah.gov
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This step establishes your business legally in the State of Utah
Step 2: Obtain a Federal EIN (If Required)
Depending on your business structure, you may need a Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN).
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Required for corporations, partnerships, and businesses with employees
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Sole proprietors without employees may use a Social Security Number
Step 3: Apply for a Hildale City Business License
All businesses operating within Hildale City must obtain a local business license.
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Submit a business license application to Hildale City
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Confirm that your business is located in the correct zoning area
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Pay applicable licensing fees
Step 4: Obtain Required Permits and Inspections
Some businesses require additional approvals before operating.
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Food establishments must obtain a food permit
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Certain businesses may require health, fire, or building inspections
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City staff will help identify which permits apply to your business
Step 5: Receive Final Approval and Begin Operations
Once all required registrations, permits, inspections, and licenses are approved:
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Your business license will be issued
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You may legally begin operating in Hildale City
