Knowledge Base

The City of Rochester licenses many different types of activities including animals (chickens/ducks/pigeons), certain businesses, independent contractors, and trades like massage therapists, massage therapy businesses, mobile food units, pawnbrokers, sidewalk cafés, vending carts, HVAC contractors and master installers, fireworks, and more.

For more information on Business Licenses visit our Business License Webpage

Licenses can be applied for on Citizen Access.  If you do not already have a Citizen Access account, use this video to create your account.