Orange County requires a Business Tax Receipt (BTR) for all home-based businesses in unincorporated areas. Home occupations are allowed as accessory use in residential zones provided business is clearly incidental to residential use, with no external evidence of business activity.
Orange County Code Chapter 38 (Zoning) permits home occupations in all residential districts. Operator must reside in the dwelling. No non-resident employees permitted on site. No external signage. No retail sales on premises. Business activity limited to interior of home, occupying no more than 25 percent of floor area. No outdoor storage of materials or equipment. Annual Business Tax Receipt required through Orange County Tax Collector. FL §205 governs local business tax authority.
Operating without BTR: $250 minimum plus back taxes. Zoning violations: notice of violation through code enforcement, escalating to Special Magistrate fines up to $250 per day.
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