FAQs

How do I start a business in Rockdale?: The City of Rockdale does not issue business licenses. Water, sewer and trash services are available through the City of Rockdale and all persons considering locating a business in Rockdale are highly encouraged to discuss their ideas with the Community Services Department prior to buying any property or opening a business.

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Business

1. How do I start a business in Rockdale?: The City of Rockdale does not issue business licenses. Water, sewer and trash services are available through the City of Rockdale and all persons considering locating a business in Rockdale are highly encouraged to discuss their ideas with the Community Services Department prior to buying any property or opening a business.

2. How do I apply for an itinerant merchant permit?: Any business selling door-to-door must first submit a $1,000 surety bond, a state sales tax identification number, a copy of each person’s driver’s license, a description of the vehicle each person will be driving and detailed information on what each person is selling to the city secretary at:
P.O. Box 586
Rockdale, TX 76567

Also, a $75 per-business license fee and a fee of $50 for each additional person under the same license must be paid. Permits are issued for a 90-day time period.

3. How can I sell products or services to the city?: The City of Rockdale does not maintain a bidders list. Each department is responsible for ordering materials and supplies. Under Texas law, all purchases of $50,000 or more must be approved by the City Council; however, some items of less than $50,000 may also be submitted by the city manager for City Council approval. View the following webpage for bids / proposals that the city is currently seeking. Bids