Starting a New Business in Belton

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When choosing a site for your new Belton business, the Belton Development Team is here to assist! It can be helpful to schedule a Development Review Committee (DRC) meeting early in the process. A DRC meeting will have representatives from multiple departments across the City and is a great opportunity to describe your new business, ask staff questions and get real-time answers, and learn more about the permitting and licensing requirements. The Community Planning & Building Department can help with zoning, regulations, inspections, and permits.

I have my site picked out. What do I do now?

Before opening a business in Belton, a license application, inspections, and fees are required. Depending on the type of business, additional information may also be required.

The application will be submitted online through the City of Belton's Community Development portal eTRAKiT. Click here for more information about submitting an application online. The Licensing Department will be in communication with you along they way via email and messages in your eTRAKiT account.

The application will be reviewed by Public Works, Community Development, and the Licensing Department. If additional information is needed, they will reach out. 

When your business site is set up and ready for business, please call to schedule the fire and building inspections. These are required before opening. We recommend calling 7-10 days in advance.

  • Fire Marshal Inspection line 816-331-7969
  • Building Inspection line 816-892-1260

In addition, please contact the Public Works Water Services Department. A current backflow report is required to be on file for the property before opening. backflow@belton.org or 816-322-1885.

How much does a license in Belton cost? 

A new license in Belton is $120

  • $70 for the license
  • $50 for the required inspections

The inspections are only required for NEW businesses, so as long as nothing changes year-to-year, the renewal license fee is $70. 

What other type of information is required to complete the license application?

Depending on your type of business, the following information may be required. The eTRAKiT application will also ask you to upload certain items based upon your TYPE of business. Click here to find out more.

  • No Tax Due certificate with the Missouri Department of Revenue
  • Registration with the Missouri Secretary of State
  • Cass County Health Department license 
  • Certificate of Insurance showing Liability and Workman's Comp (if required) and the City of Belton as a certificate holder
  • Master certification, test score, or state license for Mechanical, Electrical, or Plumbing contractors
  • Other county, state, or federal licenses/registrations/certificates

I want to sell alcohol at my business. What do I need to know?

You can apply for a Belton Liquor License in eTRAKiT too. A state and city annual liquor license is required before selling alcohol in Belton. Click here for more information about a Belton Annual Liquor License. 

When will I get my license? 

After the Licensing Department receives approval from Community Development, Public Works Water Services, fire and building inspections, and the application attachments and fee(s) are received, the license will be issued and you can open for business! You will receive an email from the Licensing Department that your business license is available in your eTRAKiT account to download.

Questions? Need additional help? Email cityclerk@belton.org or 816-331-4331.

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