Tampa Code Chapter 24 requires every business operating in the city to obtain an annual Business Tax Receipt by September 30, with fees varying by classification under Florida Statute Chapter 205. Receipts must be displayed at each location.
Tampa Code Chapter 24 implements Florida Statute Chapter 205 (Local Business Tax Act) by requiring every person engaging in business, profession, or occupation within city limits to obtain an annual Business Tax Receipt, formerly called an occupational license. Fees vary by classification (retail, professional, contractor, food service, etc.) and are due annually by September 30. Hillsborough County issues a separate county receipt that operates concurrently. Tampa receipts must be displayed at the place of business, and home occupations require additional zoning approval under Code Chapter 27 with limits on signage and customer traffic.
Operating without a receipt triggers a 25 percent penalty plus delinquency fees under FS 205.053, code enforcement liens, and possible misdemeanor charges. The city may seek injunctive relief for repeat unlicensed activity.
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