Plant City, FL Soliciting & Door-to-Door: Solicitor Permits (2026)
Key Facts
- Permit
- Required commercial
- Hours
- 9 AM - 8 PM
- Exempt
- Religious/political
- No Solicit
- Must honor
- Fine
- $250-$500
Summary
Door-to-door solicitors must obtain a Plant City solicitation permit/BTR. Background checks apply. Hours typically limited to 9 AM - 8 PM. Religious and political canvassers exempt under First Amendment.
501.022 Home solicitation sale; permit required. — (1)(a) It is unlawful for any person to conduct any home solicitation sale, as defined in s. 501.021 , or to supervise excluded minors conducting such sales provided in subparagraph (b)5., in this state without first obtaining a valid home solicitation sale permit as provided in this section.
(b) The following are excluded from the operation of this section: 1. Bona fide agents, business representatives, or salespersons making calls or soliciting orders at the usual place of business of a customer regarding products or services for use in connection with the customer’s business.
2. Solicitors, salespersons, or agents making a call or business visit upon the express invitation, oral or written, of an inhabitant of the premises or her or his
Full Breakdown
Commercial door-to-door solicitors, peddlers, and itinerant merchants must register with Plant City and obtain a Business Tax Receipt plus solicitor permit. Applications require identification, background disclosure, and permit fee. Permits must be displayed and shown on demand. Solicitation hours typically 9 AM to 8 PM (sunset) with no Sunday solicitation in some residential zones. Religious, political, and nonprofit canvassing is protected by the First Amendment and exempted from commercial permit requirements, though they may register voluntarily. No Soliciting signs must be respected by all visitors per Plant City code.
Violations & Fines
Unlicensed solicitation: $250 fine first offense, $500 repeat. Violation of No Soliciting signs: $100 fine. Fraud or scam activity: referred to police for criminal charges.
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