City of Camas - Welcome to the City's official website!

Federal Identification Number

Businesses consisting of more than one person may require a Federal Employer (tax) Identification Number (EIN) from the Internal Revenue Service.

State of Washington Business Licensing

Anyone conducting any   business in the state of Washington must register for a Master Business   License and obtain a UBI (Unified Business Identifier) number for tax   purposes.

N/A

City License?  The City of Camas does not issue business licenses, unless the business is being conducted in a home. (See “Home Occupation” information)

Step 1

Phone (360) 817-1562, or stop by the   Community Development Department at city hall to speak with a city planner or   to request a meeting.

Step 2

Zoning, Building, Life Safety Regulations

Planning and Engineering Departments

• Prior   to selecting a site, check with the Planning Department to determine whether   the proposed business/use is permitted within the zoning district. If so,  they will schedule a meeting to provide you with all the permitting and fee  information from all departments at the same time and place.

Step 3

Building Department

  
• Issues a certificate of occupancy.   
• Determines applicable development impact fees.

Step 4

Life Safety Regulations

  
• The Fire Marshal works with the Building Department to schedule walk through inspections of a building to help with decision-making prior to buying or leasing a building and may require permits after occupancy.