Coral Gables, FL Animal Ordinances: Pet Groomer Rules (2026)
Key Facts
- Classification
- (8800) Dog Grooming Service
- Merchandise cap
- $500.00 of saleable stock
- Annual renewal
- Expires September 30 each year
- Governing law
- Sec. 66-22 and Sec. 1-8
- Penalty
- General penalty under Sec. 1-7
Summary
Coral Gables requires every dog grooming business to hold a local Business Tax Receipt under the city's dedicated "Dog Grooming Service" classification, which caps incidental retail merchandise sales at $500.00 of stock.
(8800) DOG GROOMING SERVICE. Permits incidental sale of merchandise limited to $500.00 saleable stock * As established by the city (9100) DRAFTSMAN: If self-employed * As established by the city If employee * As established by the city (9200) DRESSMAKING/ALTERATIONS. Does not permit saleable stock without merchant's business tax: Permitting two persons * As established by the city In addition thereto, each additional person connected therewith * As established by the city (9300) DRY CLEANING (Classify as Cleaner and Dyer) As established by the city (9400) DUPLICATING SERVICE. Establishment using xerographic, mimeographic or duplicating equipment:
One to five employees * As established by the city Six to ten employees * As established by the city Over ten employees * As established by the city E
(9500) ELECTRIC LIGHT AND POWER COMPANY * As established by the city (9600) ELECTROLOGIST * As established by the city (9700) EMPLOYMENT AGENCY. Permitting the operation of but one person (including theatrical agency) * As established by the city In addition thereto, for each partner and/or employee in connection therewith * As established by the city (9800) ENGINEER, PROFESSIONAL * As established by the city (10000) ENTERTAINMENT. Restaurants, dining rooms, bars, providing vocal and/or instrumental and/or comic entertainment. Does not permit dancing. Not in connection with any other business tax receipt * As established by the city
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Fee Schedule: Supplement 2 | Zoning Code: Supplement 1 | Code of Ordinances: Supplement 25 Update 1).
Full Breakdown
City Code Sec. 66-22 levies a business tax on every business operating in Coral Gables and requires payment before commencing operation. Sec. 66-43 assigns each occupation to a classification in the Sec. 1-8 fee schedule, and dog grooming businesses fall under classification (8800) Dog Grooming Service, which allows only incidental retail sales capped at $500.00 of saleable stock. Receipts must be renewed annually and expire September 30 (Sec. 66-27), and must be posted conspicuously at the business (Sec. 66-33).
Violations & Fines
Operating without a valid receipt is prosecutable under Sec. 66-41 as a debt owed to the city, subject to Sec. 1-7 penalties and Sec. 66-42 delinquency fines; the city may revoke the receipt under Sec. 66-37.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Coral Gables dog groomer need a special license?
Can a Coral Gables pet groomer sell shampoo or supplies in the shop?
Sources & Official References
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