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How much does a Business License cost?: It depends upon the type of business and where the business is located. In most cases the following applies:

Home/Outside the City Limits
$75 License fee
$100 Deposit
$20 Minimum License Fee (if annual gross receipts will be less than $2,000)

Commercial
$50 License Fee
$100 Deposit
$35 Minimum License Fee (if annual gross receipts will be less than $2,000)

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1. I have a large item to dispose of and would like to schedule someone to pick it up. How do I do that?: Please call your garbage service provider. There are 3 companies depending upon where you live:
- Waste Management: 209-538-2210
- Gilton Solid Waste: 209-527-3781
- Bertolotti Disposal: 209-537-6911

2. How do I contest my parking ticket?: You may contest the citation by filling out an informal review form at the following location, within 21 days from date of issuance:

City of Modesto
1010 10th Street
Suite 2100
Modesto, CA 95354

3. How do I sign up for or cancel water service?: You may visit us in person at 1010 10th Street, Suite 2100 on the second floor or contact us by phone at 209-577-5395.

4. How much does a Business License cost?: It depends upon the type of business and where the business is located. In most cases the following applies:

Home/Outside the City Limits
$75 License fee
$100 Deposit
$20 Minimum License Fee (if annual gross receipts will be less than $2,000)

Commercial
$50 License Fee
$100 Deposit
$35 Minimum License Fee (if annual gross receipts will be less than $2,000)

5. Is there an IRS office in Modesto?: Yes 2 locations:
1533 Lakewood Avenue, Modesto, CA
Phone: 800-829-1040
1700 Standiford Avenue, Modesto, CA
Phone: 209-900-6760

6. Where can I pay County Fines?: City/County Building
1010 10th Street
Suite 2500
Modesto, CA 95354

7. Where can I pay my ticket in person?: You may pay your ticket in person within 21 days of issuance at either of the following locations:

Modesto Police Department
600 10th St.
Modesto, CA 95354

Or

City of Modesto
1010 10th Street
Suite 2100
Modesto, CA 95354

Or if preferred, you may mail in your payment to:
P.O. Box 3063
Modesto, CA 95353

8. Where do I get a dog license?: Animal Shelter
3647 Cornucopia Way,
Modesto, CA 95358

9. What is the mission of the Purchasing division?: The mission of the Purchasing Division is to ensure that the City's requirements for goods and services are met in an accurate and timely fashion at the best overall value to the City. We look forward to working with you and hope you find our online features beneficial.