Massage Permits

If you operate a massage business or are a masseuse in Walnut Creek, you need a massage permit.

Massage permits help ensure massage businesses and practitioners:

• Meet health and safety standards
• Have the minimum necessary qualifications
• Offer services in a lawful and professional manner

Learn more about massage services regulations in Title 6, Chapter 11 of the Walnut Creek Municipal Code.

Renewals

Permits must be renewed annually. Renewals are processed via the city of Walnut Creek HDL portal. Click here to access the portal. Please contact HDL at 925-393-7732 or e-mail walnutcreek@hdlgov.com with questions regarding access issues.

Permit Requirements

You may need to include these items with your permit application:

• Health inspection report
• Zoning approval
• Building inspection report
• Training certificates
• Certified sealed transcripts
• Professional liability insurance
• Membership in a certified massage association
• Copy of your lease
• Fingerprints

For a full list of what’s required in your situation, download the Massage Establishment and Technician Permit Checklist and Application.

Apply for a Massage Permit

1. Download the Massage Establishment and Technician Permit Checklist and Application and gather all required documents in the checklist.

2. Submit the application and all the required documents via your HDL portal.

3. Once uploaded, your application will be reviewed by the Police Department.

4. If your application is approved, your permit status will show “approved” in your HDL portal. If your application is denied you will be contacted by the Walnut Creek Police Department.

Documents

• Massage Establishment and Technician Permit Checklist and Application

Contact

Massage Permit Information
Call: 925-256-3539