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
Zoning Compliance and New Construction Permits
Hospitality Industry Permits and Requirements
Sidewalk Sales/Outdoor Merchandising
Tax Rates and Fees
Hotel and Motel Room Occupancy Tax
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.
Signs should to be made of wood, metal or chalkboard material and are recommended to be 3-4 feet (maximum) in height.