Licenses, Permits & Forms

Per Driver: $165 for a 5-year license
Plus background check and fingerprint 
Fingerprints and background check must be completed every five years per McCall City Code 4.4.5. Failure to pass the background check will restrict taxi services to outside the City limits. The application fee is non-refundable. This process can take up to six weeks to complete. The Taxi License must be picked up within 60 days of the application approval notification to remain valid and installed in the vehicle before operation.MCC 4.4.1


Per Day: $50
Six Months: $1000
Per year: $2000
FOOD VENDORS: Please be advised that you will be required to have Central District Health approval to obtain a vendor permit. Central District Health currently has an estimated wait time of 30 days to receive approval for new vendors. 
The City of McCall offers many great events in which vendors can participate. Participating as a vendor at any of these events is an excellent way to enjoy our city while earning some money selling the products your business offers.


Per Event: $60
If you wish to host a craft fair or bazaar, you will need to complete the Craft Fair Permit Application. If the fair is on property which you do not own, you will also need to submit a notarized letter of permission from the property owner. A list of all participating vendors, to include their business name, phone number and email, is required when completing the application.


Per Season: $60
A Farmers Market Permit is required by McCall City Code 4.7.4 for anyone wishing to operate a Farmers Market in the City of McCall. The complete application and fee of $60 must be received no less than 72 hours prior to the first day upon which sales are intended to occur.


Up to 50 people = $150
Over 50 people = $350
A Public Event Permit must be obtained before a Public Event can be held a on public property. An exception to this would be events held in public parks, which are subject to the Guidelines for events and activities in McCall City Parks. Public Events on private property do not require a permit unless the Public Event is a carnival, circus, or street event. Please complete and submit this Public Event Permit application no less than two (2) weeks prior to the first day of your event. A non-refundable application fee must be paid to the City of McCall, 216 E Park St. McCall, ID 83638.


Application Fee: $10
One Day: $100
Consecutive Days: $75/day
Youth Programs: $50/day
Security and Damage Deposit: 50% of rental fee
The City of McCall (City) has one location within Gold Glove Park where City-authorized vendors may rent a facility to sell food options or merchandise to park goers, field renters and their spectators. Rental periods are for a minimum of one-day up to weekend events.


Per Display: $50
Possession of fireworks is lawful in the following cases:
A recognized civic organization having a genuine, material existence and purpose separate from obtaining a permit under this Section, may make application for a permit for a firework display according to Uniform Fire Code Article 78 and Uniform Fire Code section 4.108, to be held in connection with a national holiday or special local event. The application shall be made to the City Clerk, who shall route it through the Police Chief, Fire Chief, the Mayor and the City Council. The Mayor may make or direct such investigation as he/she may deem appropriate. The permit shall be issued or denied by the Mayor and City Council, considered for these purposes to be the Fire Prevention Bureau, based upon consideration of the nature of the occasion, the nature of the applicant, and the public safety. Any permit issued under this paragraph shall be limited to one time only for which issued.


Per Day: $50 - 5 day maximum
Permits to sell fireworks under the provisions of a vendor permit will be limited to five (5) vendors in the City and will be available to applicants on a first-come, first-served basis. No preference will be made for any organization in the permitting process. Permits for sale will commence on the first business day in May at 8:00am and continue until five (5) permits are issued. (MCC 5.3.430(D)). Fireworks can only be sold from 8:00am on June 30th through midnight on July 4th.


$125 quarterly per person for the initial permit and first day.
Additionally $25 per day thereafter in addition to background check & fingerprinting fees. 
Quarters are broken down as follows: Oct-Nov-Dec; Jan-Feb-Mar; Apr-May-Jun; Jul-Aug-Sep
Every person, acting as a Peddler, shall apply to the City for a Peddler’s License as required by MCC 4.7.3. The application for such license shall be filed with the City Clerk not less than eight (8) weeks prior to the first day upon which sales are intended to occur. 


Per Day: $25
Before operating a wagon or other vehicle drawn by one or more animals on public streets and rights of way, whether for hire by the ride, per person or otherwise, you must first obtain and pay for a from the City Clerk. To receive an Animal Drawn Vehicles Permit please complete and submit the application below. Note that your application isn't complete until we receive notarized permission from the property owner where you will set up. MCC 4.7.5

If you are in need of accommodations for completing any form or application please contact the City Clerks Department at 208-634-7142.
For specific information around business regulations and codes for specific business types, please see our business regulations page - Click Here