FAQs • La Mesa • CivicEngage

Do I need a business license?: Anyone doing business in the City of La Mesa must have a business license. This includes contractors and those working out of their homes. Business Licenses

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Finance

1. Where can I find out more about the City's budget?: Please see our Budget Information page for more information. Budget Information

2. How much Proposition 172 sales tax is generated from La Mesa?: View information
Proposition 172

3. Do I need a business license?: Anyone doing business in the City of La Mesa must have a business license. This includes contractors and those working out of their homes. Business Licenses

4. Where do I pay a parking citation?: You may mail your payment with the citation, pay in person at the Finance Division in City Hall, or pay online. Citations not paid by the time indicated on the back of the citation may result in the citation being doubled, a $10.00 fee being added, and the citation being included on the car registration fees. Please call the Finance Division at 619.667.1117 if you have any questions about parking citation payments.
Pay Citation Online

5. What do I need to get a dog license?: The City of La Mesa is excited to announce that we have partnered with the San Diego Humane Society for all animal services. This new partnership was approved by the La Mesa City Council during the meeting on January 11, 2022. Please visit the San Diego Humane Society's website to purchase a dog license.
Dog Licenses

6. How do I get on the City's bid list?: Firms are required to self register on-line for up to 10 commodities. Please register at link below. Vendor Registration