Occupational/Business License Application

The Westwood annual business licenses expire on January 14th.

Occupation licenses are required for all businesses in the City of Westwood. Such annual occupation licenses expire on January 14th of each year. Businesses that begin operation on or after July 1st of any year are charged one-half of the annual fee. 

Applications and fees must be submitted to the Office of the City Clerk, Westwood City Hall, 4700 Rainbow Boulevard, Westwood, KS 66205. Applications and fees may be submitted by mail or in person. Fees may be paid by check or money order made payable to the City of Westwood.

Additional fees apply to cereal malt and liquor beverage sales establishments, as well as massage therapy establishments, and require a separate application. Please contact the City Clerk at (913) 362-1550 for further information. Occupational License application and the section of Westwood City code that pertains to operating a business in Westwood.

New Online Application and Fee Schedule in 2025
Westwood businesses can now utilize the city's online licensing portal, GovBuilt, to submit an annual Occupational License application. Follow the link below to create an account and access the application.

A new fee schedule took effect on January 1, 2025. The fee schedule can be viewed by clicking here.

Click here to apply for an Occupational License on GovBuilt