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Surprise reduces initial business‑licensing fee by half; change to take effect Jan. 1

5901991 · September 16, 2025
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The Surprise City Council unanimously approved a resolution halving the city’s initial business‑licensing fee from $168 to $84, maintaining the $84 annual renewal fee and prorating schedule; the amendment to the city fee schedule takes effect Jan. 1.

The Surprise City Council voted unanimously Sept. 16 to approve Resolution 2025‑116, reducing the city’s initial business‑licensing fee from $168 to $84 and amending the comprehensive citywide fee schedule. The change is scheduled to take effect Jan. 1.

A city staff member presented the proposal, explaining the current initial fee of $168 is prorated…

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