Winter Park requires a Business Tax Receipt (BTR) for all rental properties operating within the city. Short-term rentals require additional registration. Annual renewal required through the Finance Department.
Winter Park City Code Chapter 102 requires Business Tax Receipts for any person engaged in renting real property. Landlords must obtain a BTR before collecting rent. Fees vary by unit count. State law FL §509.241 also requires DBPR licensing for transient public lodging establishments (under 6 months).
Operating without BTR subject to fines up to 250 dollars per day and potential code enforcement liens.
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Open burning of yard waste is generally prohibited in Winter Park. Yard debris must be placed at curbside for municipal collection. Authorization from the Fl...
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Tree removal in Winter Park requires a permit for most trees 4 inches DBH or larger. Even with FL 163.045 preemption for dangerous trees, the city requires a...
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