Licenses and Permits
Zoning Permits
WHO: A zoning permit allows operation of a certain type of business at a certain location. Zoning approval usually must be obtained prior to receiving a Business Tax Receipt (formerly known as an occupational license). If you will be doing business out of your home, a special permit or a zoning exception or variance is usually necessary in all cities or counties. A building permit or building inspection is required of all construction projects or reconstructed buildings.
WHERE:
Flagler County
Zoning and Planning
1769 East Moody Blvd.
Building 2,Suite105
Bunnell, FL 32110
Phone: (386)-313-4009
www.flaglercounty.org
City of Bunnell
Planning, Zoning, and Appeals
2323 N. State Street
Suite 60
Bunnell, FL 32110
(386) 437-7516
www.bunnellcity.us
City of Flagler Beach
Building Department
Third Street
Flagler Beach, FL 32136
(386)-517-2000
www.cityofflaglerbeach.com
Marineland
City of Palm Coast
Building and Zoning
160 Cypress Point Parkway
Suite B-106
Palm Coast, FL 32164
(386) 986-3700
www.palmcoastgov.com
Town of Beverly Beach
Town Office
2735 N. Oceanshore Blvd.
Beverly Beach, FL 32136
Phone: (386) 439-6888
www.mybeverlybeach.org
FEE: Zoning certification is usually processed at no charge. Building permit fees are based on estimated cost and size of construction. Fees for zoning variances and exceptions vary.
Business Tax Receipt (formerly Occupational Licenses)
WHO: Most counties and cities require businesses to have a business tax receipt. This applies even if the business is only part-time. If both city and county issue business tax receipts, both may be required for businesses located in the city limits. Additionally, some counties may not require a business tax receipt, but cities and towns within that county may require your business to have one. Rules vary depending on the city and county. Businesses must comply with all zoning requirements before being issued a business tax receipt.
Contacts for city business tax receipts are the same as city zoning contacts listed under Zoning Permits. Contacts are listed below.
WHERE:
Flagler County
Zoning and Planning
1769 East Moody Blvd.
Building 2, Suite105
Bunnell, FL 32110
Phone: (386)-313-4009
www.flaglercounty.org
City of Bunnell
Planning, Zoning, and Appeals
2323 N. State Street
Suite 60
Bunnell, FL 32110
(386) 437-7516
www.bunnellcity.us
City of Flagler Beach
Building Department
Third Street
Flagler Beach,FL32136
(386)-517-2000
www.cityofflaglerbeach.com
Marineland
City of Palm Coast
Business Tax receipt
160 Cpyress Point Parkway
Suite B-105
Palm Coast,FL32164
(386) 986-3700
www.palmcoastgov.com
Town of Beverly Beach
Town Office
2735 N. Oceanshore Blvd.
Beverly Beach, FL 32136
Phone: (386) 439-6888
www.mybeverlybeach.org
FEE: The annual fee varies, depending on the occupation and, in some cases, the size of the business. Business tax receipts must be renewed annually.
State Professional and Business Licenses
WHO: Some 198 licensee categories require a state license from the Department of Business and Professional Regulation. Examples of these professions include accountant, architect, carpenter, cosmetologist, electrician, engineer, funeral director, interior designer, real estate agent and veterinarian. More than 100 businesses require a license, permit or registration from the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. These include physical trainers or health clubs utilizing weights in training, auto repairs, food manufacturers, pawnshops, pest control, supermarkets, telemarketing, etc.
WHERE: All Florida counties
Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation
1940 N. Monroe Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399
Phone: (850) 487-1395
www.myfloridalicense.com
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
The Capital
4042 Bald Cypress Way
Tallahassee, FL 32399
Phone: (850) 488-3022
www.doacs.state.fl.us/onestop/
FEE: The cost of the license depends on the profession. Applicants must meet established criteria in order to be licensed. Some licenses renew annually, some biennially, depending on the profession. Some licenses require continuing education, others do not.
COMMENT: All health-related professions are now licensed by the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration inTallahassee at (850) 488-0595.
Beverage Licenses
WHO: Any business selling alcoholic beverages must apply for a state license. Since the liquor industry is highly regulated, applicants must qualify. Retailers and wholesalers of beer, wine or liquor are subject to the federal special occupational tax. See the Department of Business and Professional Regulation web site at www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/
Bring the application to the appropriate Zoning Department for approval prior to submitting the application for a license.
FEE: State fees are based on the types of beverages sold or served. The license is renewed annually by September 30.
COMMENT: The state Department of Business and Professional Regulation requests that all applicants or their representatives receive information concerning obtaining a beverage license in person to avoid misinformation.
Retail Installment Sales Licenses
WHO: Each business financing the sale of goods or services sold by installment contract or revolving charge account to a retail buyer must register.
WHERE: All Florida Counties
The Fletcher Building
200 E. Gaines Street
Tallahassee,FL32399-0370
Phone: (800) 848-3792
www.flofr.com
COMMENT: The Florida Department of Financial Regulation also licenses and regulates collection agencies, consumer finance companies, mortgage brokers, securities dealers and investment advisors, and mortgage business schools.
Health Permits
WHO: Many types of businesses must have health permits. Owners of public lodging and food service businesses need to contact the Division of Hotels and Restaurants www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/index.html. Retail food stores, food processing plants and food storage and distribution businesses are licensed through the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Affairs (www.doacs.state.fl.us/onestop/). Owners of food service establishments including schools, nursing homes, trailer parks, child-care centers, movie theaters, and other institutions, as well as vending machines, should contact the county health department (www.doh.state.fl.us). The Department of Business and Professional Regulations regulates bars, taverns, and mobile food units.
WHERE:
Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation
Division of Hotels and Restaurants
7960 Arlington Expressway, Ste. 610
Jacksonville, FL 32211
WHERE:
Flagler County Health Department
301 Dr. Carter Blvd.
Bunnell, FL 32110
386-437-7350
FEE: Fees are prorated by size and type of establishment. For hotels, motels and restaurants, the fee depends on number of rental units or on seating capacity and services provided. Licenses are renewed annually.
COMMENT: If the owner changes or if the business address changes, a new permit is required. The permit must be displayed. Prior to approval, inspections of existing facilities and examination of blueprints for planned facilities must be made by the respective department.
Environmental Regulations
WHO: Any business which is an actual or potential polluting source must apply for a permit.
WHERE:
Florida Department of Environmental Protection
Northeast District
7825 Baymeadows Way, Suite B200
Jacksonville, FL 32256
Phone: (904) 807-3300
www.dep.state.fl.us
Flagler County
Department of Environmental Planning
1769 E. Moody Blvd
Building 2
Bunnell, FL 32110
Phone: (386) 313-4000
www.flaglercounty.org
FEE: Fees may vary according to permit size.
COMMENT: One-time construction permits and renewable operating permits are required for potential polluting sources. Permitting is mandated for activities such as dredge and fill, storm water construction, water treatment, sewage treatment, and drainage well construction.