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Local Business Taxes
Any person who
maintains a permanent business location or branch office
within the City of Auburndale for the privilege of engaging
in or managing any business, profession, or occupation is
required to obtain a local business tax receipt. More
information about the City's Local Business Tax can be found
on municode's website by clicking here :
Local Business Tax Code,
or by calling Kathryn Henson, 863-965-5530.
Business Tax Receipt
Application
What is a Business Tax
Receipt?
A Business Tax Receipt is
what used to be known as an Occupational License. The State
of Florida renamed it to reduce confusion. Only the State
may issue a license and the fees collected were a tax for
Counties and Cities so it has been renamed a Business Tax
Receipt.
Do I need a Business Tax
Receipt?
If you have a business that
has a physical presence in the City of Auburndale you need a
Business Tax Receipt from the City of Auburndale.
My business is out of my
home, do I need a Business Tax Receipt?
Yes, if your home is inside
the city limits of Auburndale you need a Business Tax
Receipt from the City of Auburndale.
How do I get a Business
Tax Receipt?
A Business Tax Receipt
application is filled out and presented to the building
department with the appropriate documents: a State License,
if required; a fictitious name filing, if required; state
sales tax number and a Polk County Business Tax Receipt.
The application is reviewed by the Building Official and the
Fire Marshall and a safety inspection is performed at the
location before the Business Tax Receipt is issued. A
safety inspection is not required for a home based business.
What is required for a
business tax receipt (occupational license?)
1.
State License
Department of
Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR)
(850) 487-2252
www.Myfloridalicense.com
Please check
with the DBPR if you will need a license for your
profession. The DBPR will require a license for such
businesses as: automobile repair/sales, cosmetology,
food/lodging, real estate, etc.
2.
Fictitious Name Filing
Department of
State, Division of Corporations
(850) 488-9000
If you do not
use your full name (first and last) in your business name,
the State of Florida requires you to file.
3. Sale
Tax Number
Department of
Revenue
(863) 499-2260
230 S. Florida
Avenue #401
Lakeland, FL
4. Polk
County Business Tax Receipt
Polk County
Tax Collector
(863) 534-4731
Bartow
430 E. Main
Street
OR
Lakeland
930 East Parker Street, Suite 261
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Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of work requires a building permit and what does not
require a permit?
How long is a permit valid and
how can they be extended or renewed?
As a licensed contractor how
do I register with the City to be able to pull permits?
How long does it take to get
a building permit?
Do I have to hire a
contractor or can I do the work myself?
Do I need a permit to replace
a water heater?
Why do I need a permit?
Do I need a permit to put up
a small shed?
What
kind of work requires a building permit and what does not
require a permit?
Section 105.1 of the Florida
Building Code states that a permit is required to construct,
enlarge, alter, repair, move, demolish, or change the
occupancy or occupant content of a building or structure, or
to erect, install, enlarge, alter, repair, remove, convert
or replace any electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing,
system, the installation of which is regulated by the
technical codes.
Work that requires an
inspection to verify compliance with the applicable
technical code requires a construction permit.
Separate electrical,
mechanical or plumbing permits may be required even if a
building permit is not required. Following are examples
of work that does and does not require a permit. These
examples are not all inclusive, and there will be situations
that are not addressed here. If you have a question as to
permit requirements, call our office at 863-965-5530.
Work Requiring a
Construction Permit:
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Construction or demolition of
any building, regardless of size.
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All new construction, including
additions, and any alterations, renovations or remodels
involving structural elements or involving any electrical,
plumbing or mechanical systems.
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Alterations, renovations,
remodels or modifications to any commercial structure
affecting occupancy classification, means of egress, fire
resistance ratings or handicap accessibility.
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The installation, alteration,
replacement, extension, or repair of any irrigation,
electrical, plumbing, or mechanical work, or solar system
using potable water or with any associated electrical work.
Including the change out of A/C equipment, electrical
service changes, or the addition of electrical outlets or
circuits. Excluding minor service, repair, fixture and
appliance replacement.
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Conversion of any non habitable
space to habitable space including the enclosure of garages,
carports, porches or similar structures, and the replacement
of screening or vinyl windows with glass or solid walls.
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Although bona fide non
residential agricultural structures are not required to
comply with the building codes, a farm building permit is
required for land use and fire code enforcement.
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All foundation remediation
work.
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Any change in occupancy as
defined by the building code.
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Docks, piers, sea walls and
bulk heads.
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All fences including all
masonry walls and fences with masonry pilasters.
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Retaining walls required for
structural support or protection.
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All concrete slabs on grade
greater than 100 square feet in area, and within 10 feet of
the home or principal structure, or intended as a slab for
construction. Excluding sidewalks and portions of driveways
not in the right of way. All elevated concrete slabs. All
surface constructed uses such as patios, decks, driveways,
sidewalks etc. must meet setback requirements.
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Tents for public assembly or
use, or having electrical service.
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Additions or accessory
structures to mobile homes or park trailers.
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Mobile home and park trailer
set ups. Owners of a park trailer situated on a rented lot
will not be able to permit either additions or set ups as
owner builders.
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In ground swimming pools and
spas. Above ground swimming pools and spas more than 24
deep.
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Pool/spa repairs, renovations
and remodels involving structural elements, electrical work
or additional equipment.
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All re-roofing, including
mobile home and park trailer site built additions but not
including the coach itself.
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Decks, walkways, platforms,
stairs and landings. All decks and platforms must meet
setbacks.
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Portable carports with rigid
roofs.
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Replacement of doors and
windows including garage doors.
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Sheds greater than 48 sq. ft.
in floor area or more than 6 feet high or that contain
electric or plumbing.
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Plumbing re-pipes.
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Flagpoles greater than 35 feet
in height.
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Installation or replacement of
security bars on doors and windows.
Work Not Requiring a
Construction Permit:
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Soffit and fascia replacement,
and installation of cosmetic siding and stucco.
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Installation or replacement of
screening or vinyl windows with like in an existing
structures. Replacement of vinyl windows with glass or
solid walls requires a permit.
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Interior remodels, renovations,
or repairs on mobile homes, park trailers or RVs.
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Minor roof repairs less than 25
sq. ft.
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Retaining walls, for
landscaping purposes only, not exceeding four feet high.
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Minor electrical, plumbing,
mechanical repairs and service which does not alter the
existing system.
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Handicap ramps for one or two
family residences do not require a permit, but must meet
setbacks.
Back to Frequently Asked Questions
How long is a permit valid and
how can they be extended or renewed?
Short Answer:
A building permit expires 6
months after date of issue or date of last approved
inspection, whichever is most recent.
Section 105.4 of the building
code states that work must start within six months of permit
issue and the job must have received an approved inspection
in the last 180 days for the permit to remain valid.
A Permit may be extended for
up to 180 days by requesting an extension prior to the
expiration date. The request must be in writing and give
justifiable cause.
Permits which have been
expired for 90 days or less can be renewed by requesting
renewal, in writing, and giving justifiable cause. An
extension fee as provided for in the City user fee manual
will be charged.
Permits which have been
expired for 91 to 180 days can be renewed by requesting
renewal, in writing, and giving justifiable cause. All
applicable construction permit fees, as paid at original
permit issue, will be charged. This is to include building,
plumbing, mechanical, electrical, gas, driveway, irrigation
and mobile home set up permit fees.
Permits expired for over 180
days can not be renewed. A new permit application, payment
of all permit fees and compliance with all current codes and
regulations will be required.
A backlog of expired permits
may result in suspension of permitting privileges until they
have been re-opened and final inspections have been
approved.
Back to
Frequently Asked Questions
As a licensed
contractor how do I register with the City to be able to
pull permits?
A State
Certified contractor needs to provide copies of his state
license, his Business Tax Receipt from the jurisdiction of
his office, Liability Insurance in the amount required by
law with the City of Auburndale listed as a certificate
holder, Workers comp insurance in the amount required by law
with the City of Auburndale listed as certificate holder, or
Workers Comp Exemption.
A State
Registered contractor will need to provide the same
documents as above plus they need to provide a $5000.00 bond
and a copy of their Municipal Board of Examiners card and
$15.00 registration fee.
How long
does it take to get a building permit?
Once the
application is filled out and the appropriate drawings are
submitted the Building Official reviews the applications in
the order in which they come in. Depending on the number of
applications in the office it may take up to one week to get
the application approved and the permit issued.
Do I have
to hire a contractor or can I do the work myself?
The state
requires that all work must be done by a licensed
contractor, however there is an exemption from the law that
says a homeowner living in the house may act as his own
contractor if the residence is for his own use and not for
sale or lease.
Back to
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need
a permit to replace a water heater?
If the water
heater is not being relocated and the heat source is not
being changed a permit is not required.
Why do I
need a permit?
A permit is
needed to ensure your construction project is built right,
will be safe and will last. Your home or business is an
investment. If your construction project does not comply
with building and zoning codes, the value of your investment
could be reduced. Property insurers may not cover work done
without a permit and inspections.
Do I need
a permit to put up a small shed?
Yes. A
permit is required for any shed to ensure the shed is
installed correctly and safely and that it meets building
and zoning codes.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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