Town Ordinances

Town of Hillsborough Licenses, Permits and Regulations

Please Note: the links below are for the most commonly required permits and requirements that affect merchants. Additional requirements may need to be met at either the Town or County level.

Business Licenses

All businesses selling beer or wine must obtain a business license. No other type of business is required to obtain a license.

Beer and Wine Sales License Application

Permits and Regulations

Signage Requirements

Sign Permit Application

Historic District Permits

Zoning Compliance and New Construction Permits

Outdoor Seating Permit

Commercial/Solid Waste

Hospitality Industry Permits and Requirements

Mobile Food Vendors

Sidewalk Sales/Outdoor Merchandising

Sidewalk Regulations

Tax Rates and Fees

Property Tax

Hotel and Motel Room Occupancy Tax

Prepared Food and Beverage Tax

Comprehensive Fees and Charges List

Regulation Spotlight:

Sandwich Boards

You must have an active permit for a sandwich board sign. 

Signs cannot be in the middle of the sidewalk. This is liability issue for the business and the Town if someone trips or can’t get around it.
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Signs should to be made of wood, metal or chalkboard material and are recommended to be 3-4 feet (maximum) in height.