Business Licenses

The Town Council of Centreville welcomes new businesses as well as the opportunity to support existing businesses and believes that economic development activity is a critical next step in their efforts to grow a commercial tax base and create job opportunities associated with business expansion and development.

Business Occupancy

The Town of Centreville requires a business occupancy permit prior to opening and/or establishing a business within Town limits.  If any alterations to a building are being made, please submit a building permit along with your business occupancy permit.  Staff are available to help guide you through the process and will answer any questions.

Fats, Oils & Grease

In March, 2016, the Town Council of Centreville passed legislation that establishes the rules and regulations for the disposal of fats, oils and grease by commercial establishments. Fats, Oils and Grease (FOG) is defined as a material, either liquid or solid, composed primarily of fats, oil and grease from animal or vegetable sources.

Please review Chapter 115, Article XI as it relates to the prevention of fats, oils and grease by commercial establishments

What is a grease trap?

A trap in a drain or waste pipe to prevent grease from passing into the sewer system. The grease trap must comply with Queen Anne’s County, state and Environmental Protection Agency, and industry standards.

Peddlers and Solicitors

It shall be unlawful for any peddler, hawker, vendor, canvasser or solicitor, as hereinafter defined, to engage in such activity within the Town of Centreville without first obtaining a license therefore in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.

Review Chapter 95 of the Town Code regarding Peddling and Soliciting in the Town of Centreville.

Home Occupation

An occupation or business conducted only by members of a family residing on the premises, and conducted within the dwelling or a secondary structure, provided that no product is sold or stocked except as is produced on the premises or dispensed in connection with a serviced that is rendered. In addition to members of the immediate family, up to two (2) additional employees may be permitted by special exception. Home occupations shall include such customary and incidental uses such as, but not limited to, the office of a resident physician, dentist, architect, engineer, attorney, contractor, real estate agent, insurance agent, accountant, or similar professional person.