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Miami, FL Animal Ordinances: Pet Groomer Rules (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified August 2026

Key Facts

Annual BTR fee
$99.00
Renewal deadline
October 1 each year
Max penalty
$500 fine or 60 days jail
Governing section
City Code § 31-50

Summary

Pet grooming and styling salons operating in Miami must obtain an annual Local Business Tax Receipt before opening, at a flat fee of $99.00 under the city's BTR fee schedule.

As a condition precedent to engaging in or operating in the city any business, profession or occupation referred to expressly or otherwise in section 31-50 herein, whether as owner, agent, employee, manager or operator, a BTR shall be procured from the city as provided in this article, on or before October 1 of each year. ... 2860 Pet grooming or styling salon. 99.00

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Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 23 | Ordinance 11000 (Previous Zoning Code): Supplement 22 | Miami 21 (Zoning Code): ?).

Full Breakdown

Miami classifies 'pet grooming or styling salon' as its own BTR category under Sec. 31-50, with an annual fee of $99.00. Sec. 31-26 makes holding a current BTR a condition precedent to operating any listed business in the city, required separately for each location and renewed by October 1 each year. Operating without one is a misdemeanor under Sec. 31-26(a), and the BTR must be displayed on the premises per Sec. 31-27. The requirement also covers grooming services folded into a pet store, since Sec. 6-36 defines 'pet store' to include an 'animal grooming establishment.'

Violations & Fines

Operating a pet grooming or styling salon without a current BTR is a misdemeanor under Sec. 31-26(a), punishable per Sec. 1-13 by up to a $500 fine, 60 days in jail, or both, with each day a separate offense.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Miami require a special license for pet groomers?
Yes. Miami treats pet grooming and styling salons as their own Local Business Tax Receipt category, requiring a $99.00 annual BTR under Sec. 31-50 before the business opens.
What happens if a grooming salon operates without a BTR?
It's a misdemeanor under Sec. 31-26(a), punishable under Sec. 1-13 by up to a $500 fine, 60 days in jail, or both: each day of operation counts as a separate offense.
Does the BTR requirement apply to grooming services inside a pet store?
Yes. City Code Sec. 6-36 defines 'pet store' to include an 'animal grooming establishment,' so grooming bundled into a retail pet store falls under the same licensing framework.

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