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fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"sync\"><figcaption>Main Street, downtown Paris, with the Bourbon County Courthouse dome in the distance. Photo: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.framesonmaingallery.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bobby Shiflet<span class=\"sr-only\"> (outside website, opens in a new tab)<\/span><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"bz-intro\"><strong>Start, operate, or grow a business in Paris.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"bz-sub\">Resources for businesses and economic development in the City of Paris.<\/p>\n\n<h2 id=\"bz-tasks\">Popular Business Tasks<\/h2>\n<div class=\"bz-tiles\">\n<a class=\"bz-tile\" href=\"\/business-information\/\"><strong>Start a business<\/strong><span>Every business in the City needs an annual occupational license before it opens.<\/span><em>Go <span class=\"bz-arr\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2192<\/span><\/em><\/a>\n<a class=\"bz-tile\" href=\"\/business-information\/#applications-permits\"><strong>Find licenses &amp; permits<\/strong><span>Business license, ABC, special event, vendor, and other applications.<\/span><em>Go <span class=\"bz-arr\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2192<\/span><\/em><\/a>\n<a class=\"bz-tile\" href=\"\/combined-utilities\/#cu-manage\"><strong>Connect utilities<\/strong><span>Start electric, water, and sewer service with Paris Combined Utilities.<\/span><em>Go <span class=\"bz-arr\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2192<\/span><\/em><\/a>\n<a class=\"bz-tile\" href=\"\/permits-and-maps\/\"><strong>Review zoning &amp; permits<\/strong><span>Zoning map, building permits, and Planning &amp; Zoning applications.<\/span><em>Go <span class=\"bz-arr\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2192<\/span><\/em><\/a>\n<a class=\"bz-tile\" href=\"\/business-information\/#tax-forms\"><strong>Find tax information<\/strong><span>Payroll tax, net profit license fee, and business tax forms.<\/span><em>Go <span class=\"bz-arr\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2192<\/span><\/em><\/a>\n<a class=\"bz-tile\" href=\"https:\/\/www.parisbourboncountyeda.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Contact economic development<\/strong><span>Industrial park property, incentives, and workforce resources.<\/span><em>Visit site <span class=\"bz-arr\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2192<\/span><\/em><span class=\"sr-only\"> (outside website, opens in a new tab)<\/span><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<ul class=\"bz-jump\" aria-label=\"Resources by audience\"><li><a href=\"#bz-start\">Starting a business<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#bz-existing\">Existing businesses<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#bz-dev\">Developers &amp; investors<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#bz-downtown\">Downtown businesses<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#bz-contractors\">Contractors &amp; property owners<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#bz-help\">Who to call<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n<h2 id=\"bz-res\">Business Resources<\/h2>\n<div class=\"bz-groups\">\n<section class=\"bz-grp\" aria-labelledby=\"bz-start\"><h3 id=\"bz-start\">Starting a Business<\/h3><ul class=\"bz-list\"><li><a href=\"\/business-information\/\"><strong>Business Licenses &amp; Taxes<span class=\"bz-arr\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2192<\/span><\/strong><span>Occupational license ($75 a year) and the taxes businesses file with the City.<\/span><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Business_Application_Annual_License_2025.pdf\"><strong>Business License Application (PDF)<span class=\"bz-arr\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2192<\/span><\/strong><span>Annual license application, 2025.<\/span><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/combined-utilities\/#cu-manage\"><strong>Start utility service<span class=\"bz-arr\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2192<\/span><\/strong><span>New service application for electric, water, and sewer.<\/span><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/permits-and-maps\/\"><strong>Permits &amp; Maps<span class=\"bz-arr\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2192<\/span><\/strong><span>Building permits, zoning map, and Planning &amp; Zoning applications.<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/section>\n<section class=\"bz-grp\" aria-labelledby=\"bz-existing\"><h3 id=\"bz-existing\">Existing Businesses<\/h3><ul class=\"bz-list\"><li><a href=\"\/business-information\/#tax-forms\"><strong>Business tax forms<span class=\"bz-arr\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2192<\/span><\/strong><span>Payroll tax (1.5%), net profit license fee returns, and extensions.<\/span><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/property-tax\/\"><strong>Property Tax<span class=\"bz-arr\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2192<\/span><\/strong><span>City property tax rates, payment options, and bill search.<\/span><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/bid-opportunities\/\"><strong>Bid Opportunities<span class=\"bz-arr\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2192<\/span><\/strong><span>Current City bids. Email purchasing@paris&#46;ky&#46;gov to get bid alerts.<\/span><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/business-information\/#applications-permits\"><strong>Special event &amp; vendor permits<span class=\"bz-arr\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2192<\/span><\/strong><span>Special events, itinerant merchants, peddlers, and fireworks sales.<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/section>\n<section class=\"bz-grp\" aria-labelledby=\"bz-dev\"><h3 id=\"bz-dev\">Developers &amp; Investors<\/h3><ul class=\"bz-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.parisbourboncountyeda.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Paris-Bourbon County Economic Development Authority<span class=\"bz-arr\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2192<\/span><\/strong><span>Industrial park property, business incentives, and workforce resources.<\/span><span class=\"sr-only\"> (outside website, opens in a new tab)<\/span><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/redevelopment\/\"><strong>Transfer Station Relocation<span class=\"bz-arr\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2192<\/span><\/strong><span>Redevelopment of the former transfer station site: roadmap, film, and project status.<\/span><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bourboncountyplanning.com\/applications\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Planning &amp; Zoning Applications<span class=\"bz-arr\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2192<\/span><\/strong><span>Plat approval, rezoning, and commercial development plan review.<\/span><span class=\"sr-only\"> (outside website, opens in a new tab)<\/span><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/permits-and-maps\/#pm-maps\"><strong>Utility &amp; zoning maps<span class=\"bz-arr\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2192<\/span><\/strong><span>Zoning, electric, water, and sewer service area maps.<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/section>\n<section class=\"bz-grp\" aria-labelledby=\"bz-downtown\"><h3 id=\"bz-downtown\">Downtown Businesses<\/h3><ul class=\"bz-list\"><li><a href=\"\/pky-downtown-entertainment-district\/\"><strong>PKY Downtown Entertainment District<span class=\"bz-arr\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2192<\/span><\/strong><span>How the district works. It covers Main Street between 8th Street and Bank Row Street.<\/span><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.parisbourbonchamber.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Paris-Bourbon County Chamber of Commerce<span class=\"bz-arr\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2192<\/span><\/strong><span>Member business directory and business programs.<\/span><span class=\"sr-only\"> (outside website, opens in a new tab)<\/span><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/pariskytourism.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Paris-Bourbon County Tourism Commission<span class=\"bz-arr\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2192<\/span><\/strong><span>Visitor information, events, and attractions.<\/span><span class=\"sr-only\"> (outside website, opens in a new tab)<\/span><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/film-entertainment\/\"><strong>Film &amp; Entertainment<span class=\"bz-arr\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2192<\/span><\/strong><span>Guidelines and applications for filming in Paris-Bourbon County.<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/section>\n<section class=\"bz-grp\" aria-labelledby=\"bz-contractors\"><h3 id=\"bz-contractors\">Contractors &amp; Property Owners<\/h3><ul class=\"bz-list\"><li><a href=\"\/business-information\/\"><strong>Contractor requirements<span class=\"bz-arr\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2192<\/span><\/strong><span>General contractors must give the City Clerk a list of subcontractors and their work.<\/span><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bourboncountyplanning.com\/permitting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Building Permit Application<span class=\"bz-arr\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2192<\/span><\/strong><span>Apply online with the Joint Planning Commission.<\/span><span class=\"sr-only\"> (outside website, opens in a new tab)<\/span><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/permits-and-maps\/#pm-street\"><strong>Street cut or dig permit<span class=\"bz-arr\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2192<\/span><\/strong><span>Permit and bond for work in a public street or right-of-way.<\/span><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/permits-and-maps\/#pm-dig\"><strong>Before you dig<span class=\"bz-arr\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2192<\/span><\/strong><span>Contact Kentucky 811 before any digging.<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bz-strip\">\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/tourism-made-in-paris-window.webp\" alt=\"&quot;Made in Paris&quot; lettering and an Eiffel Tower painted on a shop window\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1064\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><figcaption>A downtown Paris shop window. Photo: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.framesonmaingallery.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bobby Shiflet<span class=\"sr-only\"> (outside website, opens in a new tab)<\/span><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/tourism-coffee-roasting.webp\" alt=\"Coffee beans being roasted at a downtown Paris coffee roaster\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1064\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><figcaption>Coffee roasting in downtown Paris. Photo: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.framesonmaingallery.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bobby Shiflet<span class=\"sr-only\"> (outside website, opens in a new tab)<\/span><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/tourism-train-depot.webp\" alt=\"Historic Paris train depot, now a restaurant\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1068\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><figcaption>The historic Paris train depot, now a restaurant. Photo: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.framesonmaingallery.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bobby Shiflet<span class=\"sr-only\"> (outside website, opens in a new tab)<\/span><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<h2 id=\"bz-partners\">Economic Development Partners<\/h2>\n<p>The City of Paris works with these organizations on economic development, tourism, and planning.<\/p>\n<div class=\"bz-partners\">\n<a class=\"bz-pc\" href=\"https:\/\/www.parisbourboncountyeda.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Economic Development Authority<\/strong><span>For companies locating or expanding in Bourbon County: industrial park property, business incentives, and workforce resources.<\/span><em>Visit site <span class=\"bz-arr\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2192<\/span><\/em><span class=\"sr-only\"> (outside website, opens in a new tab)<\/span><\/a>\n<a class=\"bz-pc\" href=\"https:\/\/www.parisbourbonchamber.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Chamber of Commerce<\/strong><span>Member business directory and programs promoting the county's economic, cultural, social, and educational life.<\/span><em>Visit site <span class=\"bz-arr\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2192<\/span><\/em><span class=\"sr-only\"> (outside website, opens in a new tab)<\/span><\/a>\n<a class=\"bz-pc\" href=\"https:\/\/pariskytourism.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Tourism Commission<\/strong><span>Visitor information, events, and attractions across Paris and Bourbon County.<\/span><em>Visit site <span class=\"bz-arr\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2192<\/span><\/em><span class=\"sr-only\"> (outside website, opens in a new tab)<\/span><\/a>\n<a class=\"bz-pc\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bourboncountyplanning.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Joint Planning Office<\/strong><span>Planning, zoning, and code enforcement for Paris and Bourbon County.<\/span><em>Visit site <span class=\"bz-arr\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2192<\/span><\/em><span class=\"sr-only\"> (outside website, opens in a new tab)<\/span><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"bz-more\"><a href=\"\/partnerships\/\">See all partner organizations <span class=\"bz-arr\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n<section class=\"bz-help\" id=\"bz-help\" aria-labelledby=\"bz-help-h\"><h2 id=\"bz-help-h\">Business Assistance: Who to Call First<\/h2>\n<div class=\"bz-hgrid\">\n<div><h3>Licenses &amp; business taxes<\/h3><p>Tax &amp; Licensing Office, City Hall, 525 High Street. Monday \u2013 Friday, 8:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M.<\/p><a class=\"bz-call\" href=\"tel:+18599873653\">Call (859) 987-3653<\/a><\/div>\n<div><h3>Zoning &amp; building permits<\/h3><p>Paris-Bourbon County Joint Planning Commission (Planning &amp; Zoning).<\/p><a class=\"bz-call\" href=\"tel:+18599872150\">Call (859) 987-2150<\/a><\/div>\n<div><h3>Locating or expanding a company<\/h3><p>Paris-Bourbon County Economic Development Authority<br>Gordon E. Wilson, Executive Director<\/p><a class=\"bz-lnk\" href=\"https:\/\/www.parisbourboncountyeda.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">parisbourboncountyeda.org<span class=\"sr-only\"> (outside website, opens in a new tab)<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Home \u203a Business Main Street, downtown Paris, with the Bourbon County Courthouse dome in the distance. 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