Finance

1. Business Welcome Packet (PDF)
2. Building Permit (DOC)

Business & Occupation Tax Credit

The City offers a 3 year tax credit to new businesses located in designated located in designated areas of the City. These areas include Downtown Clarksburg, Glen Elk, and the Business and Technology Center. Areas of the City zoned Industrial (I-2) and professional services businesses are eligible for a 2 year tax credit. The amount of the 3 year tax credit is 100% of the tax due in the first year of operation, 75% of the tax due in the second year of operation, and 50% of the tax due in the third year of operation. For Professional Service Businesses and businesses located in Industrial zones, the tax credit is offered for only a 2 year period, 50% in year one, and 25% in year two.

New Businesses: New businesses are required to submit a Tax Credit Application and an Owner’s Affidavit (PDF) to certify and attest that they will comply with the terms and provisions of the program as established by the Director of Finance.

1. Municipal License Registration

   Any activity conducted for income is considered to be a business. (Contractors, Handyman, and Hawker and Peddler Licenses are excluded.) In order to conduct business in the municipal limits of the City of Clarksburg, you must obtain a City Municipal Business License. You can download the application or contact the Tax and License Department at 304-624-1630 or email tprince@cityofclarksburgwv.com.

   There is a flat fee of $20 for all business activities with the exception of contractors and those requiring license with the State Alcoholic Beverage Commission. The term of the license begins on July 1st and ends on June 30th of each fiscal year. Business and Occupation Tax is paid on a quarterly basis and is calculated at the rate approved for each classification. 

   Requirements
   All applicants must first have a valid West Virginia Business Registration prior to obtaining a license in the City. The State Tax Department headquarters is located in Charleston, WV and can be reached by phone at 304-558-333 or toll free at 800-982-8297. There is also a regional office located at 200 West Pike Street in Clarksburg and may be reached by phone at 304-627-2109.
   If you will occupy a physical location within the City of Clarksburg, a Certificate of Occupancy has to be obtained before the City license will be issued.

   You can contact the Code Enforcement Office by phone at 304-624-1633 for a copy of the application. The fee for the Certificate of Occupancy is $50. If you are doing business out of your home, you will need to contact the Code Enforcement Office to obtain a “Home Occupancy" Permit prior to start of business. The fee for "Home Occupancy" Permit is $125 for minor and $250 for major.  Code Enforcement decides if it is deemed major or minor.  If minor, Code Enforcement can approve in office.  All major’s go before the Planning and Zoning Board for approval.  

2. Finance Forms

   View and download financial forms (Click Here to View).

3. Audits

   View audit reports for Clarksburg (Click Here to View).

4. Bids & Contracts

   View open bids for the City of Clarksburg (Click Here to View).

5. Budget

   View budget documents for the City of Clarksburg.

6. Open Gov

   Welcome to The City of Clarksburg's Financial Reporting Platform. This site is designed to help you understand more about the operations and performance of Clarksburg.

7. Contractor Information

   All person(s) performing construction activities are required to obtain a Contractor License with the City of Clarksburg.

8. Handyman Information

   In order to be eligible for a handyman license the total contract amount received for each individual job performed it the City limits of Clarksburg during license period July 1st through June 30th will not exceed the amount of $2,500.00 for the total cost of materials and labor (regardless of whether materials are purchased by the handyman or the project owner).

9. Online Bill Pay

   The City of Clarksburg continues to work towards improvements and conveniences for the community!