Open a Business

Your complete resource center for opening a business in Mono County

California’s Eastern Sierra, home to Mono County, is an ideal place for business relocation, expansion and development. When it comes to scenic beauty, natural wonders and mountain lake-based recreation opportunities, Mono County is among the top destinations in the world.

Mono County welcomes you as a prospective business owner in our community.  We’ll help you bring your vision to life in the Eastern Sierra. The Mono County Economic Development Department is a free service for current, new and expanding business in Mammoth lakes, June Lake, Lee Vining, Bridgeport, Walker-Coleville, and surrounding areas. If you have questions or need help along the way, please reach out to us at 800-845-7922 or email jsimpson@mono.ca.gov. 

Business Documents

• Business Guide - overview of opening a business in Mammoth Lakes and/or Mono County
• Business License Application – If operating in Mono County (not Mammoth Lakes)
• Business License Application – If operating in the town of Mammoth Lakes
• Fictitious Business Name (FBN) / Doing Business As (DBA) Application
• Temporary Events and Food Organizer Applications

Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) Forms and Information

• TOT Information & Tax Return Form

Property Tax Rates & Information

• Property Tax Rates

Chamber of Commerce Links

• Northern Mono Chamber of Commerce
• Bridgeport Chamber of Commerce
• Lee Vining Chamber of Commerce
• June Lake Loop Chamber of Commerce
• Mammoth Lakes Chamber of Commerce

Local/Regional News/Media

• Mammoth Times
• The Sheet
• Sierra Wave
• The Sierra Reader
• Inyo Register