In 2021, the State of Florida passed a new law stating that no local permitting or licensing is required to establish a home-based business in Florida.
Submittals will be accepted using the Plans Status & Application Portal and/or in person. For in person submittals, documents will be converted into electronic format. The plan review will be completed electronically by multiple departments simultaneously, thus expediting the permitting process.
Local Business Tax Receipt: All businesses operating within Miami-Dade County are required to obtain a Miami-Dade County Local Business Tax Receipt (formerly known as Occupational License). If your business is located within a municipality, you will need a Business Tax Receipt from the County and the municipality.
City or county governments issue local licenses based on the company's location and specific activities. Any business operating within a particular city or county must obtain a local permit to comply with municipal regulations.
Local Business Tax Receipt: All businesses operating within Miami-Dade County are required to obtain a Miami-Dade County Local Business Tax Receipt (formerly known as Occupational License).
Long-term rentals of houses may not require a state license or local permit. Florida, however, requires a license for a vacation rental or transient public lodging establishment.
You may be wondering, ”Do I need a business license?” The answer is maybe. Not all Florida businesses require a license to operate in the state, but many kinds of businesses do. Licensing and permitting requirements depend largely on the kind of work you do and where you operate.
In unincorporated Miami-Dade, vacation rentals are allowed in areas designated Residential Communities, Business and Office and Office Residential in the County's Comprehensive Development Master Plan Land Use Plan Map.
Zoning Rules: Most cities or other local jurisdictions have laws that set out the way you can use your home. These rules are often found in a zoning code, planning code, or city ordinances.