Occupational License

License Information


Businesses located in Bonner Springs or doing business providing a service in Bonner Springs must obtain an occupational license. Licenses are issued for the calendar year January 1 through December 31. Licenses issued beginning December 1 of each year will be for the following year's license.

Annual Fees


A $20 per month fee and $80 maximum penalty fee shall be charged to businesses located in the city limits for failure to secure or renew their occupational license by March 31 for each annual year.
Type of Business
 Annual Fee
All businesses in Bonner Springs
 $75
All businesses not in Bonner Springs
 $85
Home occupations in Bonner Springs
 $45
Renaissance Festival businesses
 $55

Prorated Fees


Renaissance Festival license fees are not prorated.
Type of Business
 Annual Fee
 4/1 - 6/30
 7/1 - 9/30
 10/1 - 12/31
All businesses in Bonner Springs
 $75
 $60
 $45
 $30
All businesses not in Bonner Springs
 $85
 $70
 $55
 $40
Home Occupations
 $45
 $35
 $30
 $25

Home Occupations

  • All materials or equipment shall be stored within an enclosed structure
  • No alteration of the exterior of the residential building shall be made which changes its character as a residence
  • No equipment shall be utilized that creates a nuisance due to noise or electrical interference
  • Shall be operated by the person(s) occupying the residence and may engage one employee for less than 40 hours per week
  • Shall be incidental to the principal use of the premises and not more than 25% of the floor area of any one floor shall be utilized
Obtaining a License - Fee payment by cash, check or money order must be made in person or mailed to City Hall. Please do not mail cash.