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• Start & Stop Water and Wastewater Service: An account set up fee of $25.00 will be charged for service requested during regular business hours (8:00 am to 5:00 pm, weekdays). To start or stop water service, call 541-766-6949 or visit the online self-service page.
• Bank Draft (automatic withdrawal from checking or savings account) 

The City of Corvallis requires licenses for liquor, tobacco and social gaming in addition to a Used Merchandise license for pawnbrokers, precious metals dealers, gems and coins dealers, used merchandise dealers, and scrap metal dealers.

License applications are listed below. Depending on the type of license, applicants may be asked to return their completed application to one of several City departments for processing. For more information about liquor, social gaming and used merchandise license applications, contact the Police Department at 541-766-6526.

The Finance Department for the City of Corvallis includes administrative operations for the Municipal Court, City Services and Ambulance billing, Accounting, Budget, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Property Risk Management for the financial resources of the City. These services are provided by 17 staff members, with a 2022-2023 budget of roughly 5.17 million.

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Sign regulations may be found in Chapter 4.7 of the Corvallis Land Development Code. Sign permits are required for most signs on private property. Some signs are prohibited (see Section 4.7.50), and there are some exceptions (see Section 4.7.70).

The Sidewalk Café program and Business Use of Right-of-Way program (BROW) allow businesses located within downtown Corvallis to use a portion of public sidewalks and parking spaces for outdoor dining. Each program requires the submission of the appropriate permit application to verify all eligibility requirements have been met. Additionally, the BROW program is available for only a portion of the year, May 1 – October 31, while the Sidewalk Café Program is available year-round.

As of February 1, 2022, all City of Corvallis, Benton County, and State of Oregon Lodging Taxes will be collected by the Oregon Department of Revenue. Please remit all payments to the Oregon Department of Revenue.

Lodging Tax Registration Forms for the City of Corvallis and Benton County should still be submitted to the City.