Blacksburg has more than 1,000 businesses. The Town of Blacksburg strives to assist businesses by providing quality services and a customer friendly environment. Businesses are assessed an annual Professional and Occupational License (BPOL) tax based on annual gross receipts. Business licenses can be obtained in three to five business days.
Aside from issuing business licenses, the Town does not regulate businesses nor intervene in consumer disputes. Consumer complaints are handled by the Virginia Office of Consumer Affairs, 1-800-552-9963, or the Better Business Bureau, 1-800-533-5501. For Blacksburg business license information contact the Finance Department at (540) 961-1108. Businesses interested in bid and request for proposal listings should visit the Purchasing section of the site for these resources and links to other useful sites.
New Businesses: When you apply for a business license bring an estimate of your gross receipts for the current year to the Department of Financial Services. You will also need a Certificate of Occupancy, or, if your business is located in your home, a Home Occupation Permit. These can be obtained from the Planning and Building Department, (540) 961-1126, at no charge.
Existing Businesses: Filing and payment deadline is March 1st, (or the next business day if March 1st falls on a Saturday or Sunday), on the previous year's gross receipts.
Finance Department
300 South Main Street, Blacksburg, VA 24060
(540) 961-1108
finance@blacksburg.gov
For the fee schedule, please see our Tax Rates page
Solicitors, Itinerant Merchants and Peddlers
Interested parties must obtain a Town of Blacksburg license immediately and prominently display on site.
Department of Health Permit
To obtain a permit from the Health Department, contact:
Montgomery County Health Department
210 Pepper St., Ste. A, Christiansburg, VA 24073
(540) 381-7100
Zoning Requirements for a Certificate of Use
The Zoning Ordinance allows businesses of various kinds to be located in some areas, but not others. Special use permits are required for certain businesses, and there are many areas in which no businesses of any kind are allowed. If you work out of your residence, you may qualify for a home occupation permit. If you have any doubts at all whether the Zoning Ordinance allows you to operate your business where you plan to operate it, contact:
Planning and Building Department
300 S. Main St. Blacksburg, VA 24060
(540) 961-1126
Downloads:
Town of Blacksburg Business License Application (PDF)
Home Occupation License Application (PDF)
New Business Licenses Issued January, 2010 (PDF)
New Business Licenses Issued February, 2010 (PDF)
New Business Licenses Issued March, 2010 (PDF)
New Business Licenses Issued April, 2010 (PDF)
New Business Licenses Issued May, 2010 (PDF)
New Business Licenses Issued June, 2010 (PDF)
New Business Licenses Issued July, 2009 (PDF)
New Business Licenses Issued August, 2009 (PDF)
New Business Licenses Issued September, 2009 (PDF)
New Business Licenses Issued October, 2009 (PDF)
New Business Licenses Issued November, 2009 (PDF)
New Business Licenses Issued December, 2009 (PDF)
Change of Address - 2009 (PDF)