Application Fees & Forms
The following applications are currently being accepted by the City of Long Beach:
Cannabis Cultivation Business License Application
Cannabis Manufacturing Business License Application
Cannabis Distribution Business License Application
Cannabis Testing Laboratory Business License Application
Cannabis Dispensary Business License Application (May be submitted only by current medical dispensary applicants and licensees when transferring ownership)
Cannabis Shared Use Manufacturing (Principal) Business License Application
Additional Resources:
Cannabis License Application Instructions
Adult-Use Cannabis Equity Incubation Plan
Please visit the Cannabis Business License page for information about your specific business type.
Applicants will be required to pay non-refundable application fees for each separate cannabis business license application. Fees may be paid by check or cash. Checks should be made payable to the "City of Long Beach". Credit cards will not be accepted.
Adult-Use Cannabis License Fees
The following fees are for all adult-use applications including new applications, major transfers of ownership, and change of address applications.
PLEASE NOTE: If mailing in your application, please do not include a check for the application fees! You will receive a bill in the mail for the application fees after the application has been reviewed by the Planning Bureau.
| Fee Description | Fee Amount |
| Adult-Use Cannabis Annual Regulatory Fee* | $3,435.00 |
| Adult-Use Cannabis Application Review Fee* | $460.00 |
| Adult-Use Cannabis Social Equity Program Fee* | $1,545.00 |
| Adult-Use Cannabis Background Investigation Fee* | $126.00 per owner |
| Building Review Fee | $23.30 |
| Zoning Review Fee | $33.00 |
| Total (for application with one owner) | $5,622.30 |
*Fees marked with an asterisk are waived for Equity Businesses
Medical Cannabis License Fees
Medical cannabis application fees are based upon the number of owners and business managers listed on the application.PLEASE NOTE: If mailing in your application, please do not include a check for the application fees! You will receive a bill in the mail for the application fees after the application has been reviewed by the Planning Bureau.
| # of Owners and Business Managers | Application Fees |
| 1 | $212.55 |
| 2 | $367.55 |
| 3 | $522.55 |
| 4 | $677.55 |
| 5 | $832.55 |
| 6 | $987.55 |
Transfer of Ownership Application Fees
PLEASE NOTE: If mailing in your application, please do not include a check for the application fees! You will receive a bill in the mail for the application fees after the application has been reviewed by the Planning Bureau.
| Type of Application | Fee Amount |
| Minor Transfer of Ownership | $260.00 |
| Major Transfer of Ownership | Cost of Application Fees Above |
Modification of Premises Fees
The cost to submit a Modification of Premises application is $121.00 per application. Payments can be made by check or cash.
A complete list and description of all the City's fees can be found in the Master Fees and Charges Schedule.
