Starting a New Business
Who to Call
It is important to contact City Hall when beginning a new business venture. Permitting, code enforcement, licensing, and economic development assistance may be needed before you can ‘open for business.’ A few helpful numbers to begin the process include:
To Get Your Business Permitted:
Electric, Gas, Plumbing Inspections | 903.537.2252 |
Sales Tax Permit | 800.252.5555 |
Franchise Permit | 800.252.1381 |
Secretary of State Certificate of Good Standing | 800.252.1386 |
Tax ID# | 800.252.1386 |
Health Inspections | 903.533.5351 |
If locating in City’s Historic District | 903.537.2252 |
*All businesses must comply with building occupancy requirements from City of Mt. Vernon Code Enforcement before opening for business.
To Arrange Utility Services:
SWEPCO / Electricity | 903.223.5880 |
Water / Sewer | 903.537.2252 |
Centerpoint / Gas | 903.826.1980 |
Verizon / Telephone | 903.885.1701 |
Peoples / Telephone | 903.878.0104 |
City of Mount Vernon Information:
City Zoning | 903.537.2252 |
Economic Development | 903.537.4495 |
Mt. Vernon Main Street | 903.537.4070 |
Animal Control | 903.537.2252 |
City Ordinances | 903.537.2252 |
Code Enforcement | 903.537.2252 |
Landmark Commission | 903.537.4070 |
Helpful Phone Numbers:
City Offices | 903.537.2252 |
County Offices | 903.537.2342 |
Economic Development | 903.537.4495 |
Small Bus. Development | 903.572.1911 |
Hospital | 903.537.4552 |
Lake Cypress Springs info | 903.537.4536 |
Please drop by Mount Vernon City Hall to pick up development packets and applications for local permitting. We are located at 109 N. Kaufman, West side of the Square, Downtown Mount Vernon.