Local business owners in Beaumont, Alberta, have until Saturday, January 31, 2026, to renew their operating licences for the 2026 calendar year. This final-week reminder applies to commercial businesses, home-based businesses, mobile businesses and contractors operating within the city limits; the City has set January 31 as the enforcement cutoff, with enforcement beginning February 1, 2026. (The Business Licence Bylaw allows licences to be renewed up to 45 days before expiry and within 30 days after expiry.)
The City of Beaumont requires these annual renewals to ensure businesses comply with local zoning, health, fire and building safety codes. Owners can complete the process and pay their fees online through the Virtual City Hall (VCH) portal using a credit card; the portal requires the licence invoice number to locate and pay the invoice (https://vch.beaumont.ab.ca/VCH/city/mycity/licencing/blInvoiceInquiry.aspx).
Failing to renew by the deadline means a business would be operating without a valid licence, which is an offence under the Citys Business Licence Bylaw. Municipal tag amounts cited in the bylaw include $250 for general offences and $2,000 specifically for a Prime/Principal Contractor or a Trade operating without a licence; the bylaw also provides for fines up to $10,000 for offences (Bylaw 1010-22).
For those who need help with the online system, the city has offered in-person “drop-in” support sessions at City Hall (5600 49 Street) on scheduled dates earlier in January; the City advises business owners to call 780-267-3481 or email businesslicence@beaumont.ab.ca to arrange in-person or virtual assistance if needed before the weekend deadline.
