City of Vallejo, CA

Effective February 7, 2025, a new Tobacco Retail Licensing Ordinance (codified at Chapter 5.10 of the Vallejo Municipal Code) requires all tobacco retailers to obtain a Tobacco Retailer License from the City of Vallejo in order to sell tobacco products in the City. Existing tobacco retailers shall submit a complete license application no later than May 8, 2025, to qualify for exemptions related to new density and proximity requirements. 

Tobacco Retail License Ordinance

• Ord. No. 1875 N.C. (2d) - Adopted: December 10, 2024
• Ord. No. 1878 N.C. (2d) - Amended: January 7, 2025

Update on Tobacco Retail Licenses

Unfortunately, we are no longer accepting new applications at this time as the submittal deadline was May 8 and the processing window for TRLs has officially closed. The City of Vallejo Planning Division completed its review and processing of all submitted applications in August 2025.  A total of 71 licenses were issued to eligible retailers.

PAST Workshops

The City of Vallejo held two Hybrid Zoom workshops (In-person and Virtual) to provide an overview of the ordinance and learn about the new regulations and license process. The workshops were held on March 18, 2025, and April 15, 2025 in the Vallejo Room, lower floor of the JFK Library (505 Santa Clara Street, Vallejo) from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. 

EXISTING RETAILERS - HOW TO APPLY (Application period has closed)

In order to be eligible to receive a Tobacco Retailer License for your existing business and to qualify for an exemption, you must do the following: 

•  Submit a complete application for a tobacco retailer license within 90 calendar days of the effective date of the ordinance (no later than May 8, 2025). A complete application must include:
  
  a. Proof that the location for the license has been issued all necessary state licenses for the sale of tobacco products.
  
  b. Proof that any required land use entitlements/permits required for your business location have been issued or applied for, and that the business was operating lawfully when established, and at all times thereafter.
  
  
• Pay appropriate initial application filing fees in the amount of $2,500.00, as required by the City Council Resolution No. 24-211.

If you have any questions about the license process, you may contact the Planning & Development Services Department by calling (707) 648-4326; visiting 555 Santa Clara St., Vallejo, CA. 94590 during normal business hours; or e-mailing:  [email protected] (please insert the following as your email subject: “Tobacco Retail License”). 

Tobacco Retail License Application Form