Takoma-Langley Crossroads Commercial District
Within the City of Takoma Park’s Municipal Code, Chapter 8.36 authorizes the establishment of the Takoma-Langley Crossroads Development Authority. The Authority was created to represent the interests of business and property owners in the Crossroads and includes all commercial properties generally along University Boulevard, from Merrimac Drive to the eastern boundary of the City, and along New Hampshire Avenue, from University Boulevard to Holton Lane (see the map for full boundaries).
The Development Authority was established to promote and market the district and provide security, maintenance, and amenities within the district. The Authority is an independent 501(c)3 organization, and all businesses within the district are members of the District.
Quick Links
- Economic Development
- Takoma-Langley Crossroads Commercial Management District
- Outdoor Cafe Permits/Use of the Public Right-of-Way
- Vendor Permits
- Business E-Blast Sign-up
Contact
If you have further questions about the Takoma-Langley Commercial District or business license fees, please email Kayleigh De La Puente, Executive Director of the Takoma Langley Crossroads Development Authority, Inc., or call (301) 578-6094.
Business License Fees
The City of Takoma Park Municipal Code mandates that all businesses within the District pay an annual license fee to the Development Authority. The Development Authority issues licenses and bills fees in July of each year. As of July 1, 2021, the license fees are as follows:
| Category | Fee Per Square Foot | Maximum Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Retail | $0.42 | $4,000.00 |
| Professional | $0.25 | $4,000.00 |
| Hotel/Motel/Theater | $0.18 | $10,000.00 |
| Property Owner | $0.10 | $10,000.00 |
*Fees are in effect from July 1, 2021, through June 30, 2026
