Local Business Tax Receipts
The Local Business Tax Receipt Division is responsible for the issuance of all Local Business Tax Receipts. The Division also issues Door to Door Solicitation Permits.
Who Needs a Business Tax Receipt?
The City of Palm Coast Code of Ordinances, Chapter 16 defines a business as any activity, enterprise, profession, joint venture, or occupation whether or not for profit conducted within the city, of such nature that it provides either a product or a service to patrons, clients or customers. This includes every business operation advertised at an address within the city by sign, newspaper, or other media.
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SHORT-TERM VACATION RENTAL DOCUMENT CHECKLIST
- Obtain a Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation license as a transient public lodging establishment. Visit: Florida Department of Business and Profession Regulation License
- Provide a copy of your business name registration with Sunbiz. Register here: Business Name Registration
- Create a sample rental or lease agreement to be used for the Short-Term Vacation Rental unit, which shall include the terms listed in Section 17 68 A 2 A through H of Ordinance 2025 01 for the City of Palm Coast.
- Designate a short-term rental responsible party.
- Provide a copy of the Florida Department of Revenue certificate of registration for payment of tourist development taxes. Create an account here: Florida Department of Revenue certificate
- An executed affidavit which certifies that the Applicant has complied with Section 17 68 8 A through E.
- Complete the City of Palm Coast Business Tax Receipt application. Business Tax Receipt Application
- Complete application for Short-Term Vacation Rental registration. Visit this site: Short Term Rental Registration
- Pay the required application fee, in the amount establish by the City Council in Resolution 2025 05, which may be amended from time to time.
- Obtain a business tax receipt from the Flagler County Tax Collector by visiting this link: Short Term Rental Registration
For assistance, contact the Business Tax Office at 386-986-3766.
All applicants, except new commercial construction, must complete the Declaration for Renovations and Remodeling and submit it with your application. This form will be reviewed by our Planning/Zoning department and Building department for approval.
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Declaration for Renovations and Remodeling for existing commercial locations
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Solicitors desiring to sell or offer for sale any goods, wares, merchandise, services or property, door-to-door or place-to-place except to businesses and commercial establishments in the City of Palm Coast must first obtain a Solicitors Permit. A Solicitors Permit application must be made in person and requires a valid City of Palm Coast Business Tax Receipt along with Government Issued identification. Solicitation Permits require a criminal background check. Real estate brokers and sales associates are exempt from the background check provided that they can supply a copy of their Florida real estate license. Solicitors Permits are valid for 1 year from issuance. There is a $55.00 administrative fee associated with this permit. Solicitors must fill out an application for the permit at Palm Coast City Hall
Business Scenarios
Newly Constructed Commercial Locations
Businesses operating from newly constructed commercial locations in the City of Palm Coast, please attach your Certificate of Occupancy (obtained from the Building Department (386)986-3780) with your Business Tax Receipt application.
Locations Outside of the City
For businesses with locations outside of the City of Palm Coast, a Local Business Tax Receipt may be required. A business performing a service in Palm Coast will need to present a copy of their current Business Tax Receipt from the City/County their business is located in order to obtain a City of Palm Coast Local Business Tax Receipt. To help determine if a Local Business Tax Receipt is required, contact us.
State Licenses
Some occupations require confirmation of State licensing prior to issuance of the Local Business Tax Receipt.
***If you are a Certified Contractor with the Department of Business & Professional Regulation and the business address is not in the City of Palm Coast, you are exempt from obtaining a Local Business Tax Receipt.***
Questions regarding State Licensing requirements for occupations such as contractors, electricians, plumbers, roofers, realtors, cosmetology, restaurants and hotels etc. should be directed to the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation. Give them a call at (850) 487-1395 or visit their website for more information.
Florida DBPRThe Florida Department of Health is responsible for the regulation of health practitioners for the preservation of the health, safety, and welfare of the public. The Licensing and Regulation section provides information relating to professional, facility, and permit licensing along with information on enforcement.
Licensing and RegulationBusinesses such as sellers of travel, health studios, telemarketing, dance studios, pawnshops, motor vehicle repair shops and intrastate moving companies, pest control, etc. are regulated by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Contact the Florida Division of Consumer Services at (800) 435-7452 or visit their website.
Florida Division of Consumer Services