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Soliciting & Door-to-Door in Chico, CA (2026)

1 verified soliciting & door-to-door rules for Chico, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Solicitor Permits

Chico requires a permit from the administrative services director before anyone may peddle or solicit house-to-house, with a police background check, a $1,000 bond, and fixed operating hours under Chico Municipal Code § 5.24.060.

Chico Door-to-Door Solicitor Permit

Significant Restrictions

Chico Municipal Code § 5.24.060; § 5.24.170

Except as hereinafter provided by this chapter, it shall be unlawful for any person to undertake or engage in the practice of peddling or soliciting from house to house within the city without a permit... A person undertaking or engaging in house-to-house peddling and soliciting within the city shall conduct such activities only between the hour of 9:00 a.m. and the hour of 7:00 p.m. or sunset,...

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