Local Business Taxes

Business Tax and Home Occupation Applications

• Local Business Tax Application (PDF)
• BTR Exemption Form (PDF)
• New Business Form (PDF)
  

Local Business Tax Application Procedures

1. Any person engaging in or managing any business, occupation, or profession in the City of Safety Harbor or conducting business using a Safety Harbor PO box is required to have an approved business license before beginning work in Safety Harbor.
2. Prior to submitting a business tax application, fill out a "New Business Form" so staff can assist you with the steps necessary to receive the business tax.  Some business tax applications are considered a "change of occupancy" and may require renovations prior to applying for a business tax.
3. After staff contacts you with instructions and renovations are completed to the space, a business tax application is submitted to the city.  A link to the local business tac application is above.
4. Once approved, the business owner will be notified by e-mail.
5. A link to payment options is below:                                                                                        http://cityofsafetyharbor.com/814/Payment-Options
6. To download the business tax:

1. Go to https://bsaonline.com/OnlinePayment/OnlinePaymentSearch?PaymentApplicationType=7&uid=2774
2. Go to Business Licensing - License application and business management
3. Create an account and user name
4. Contact ebpermits@cityofsafetyharbor.com for the pin
5. Download the business tax license  

7. A renewal fee is due annually.  Renewal notices are mailed annually in July and due by September 30th of each year.  If September 30th falls on a weekend or holiday, the tax is due on or before the first working day following September 30th.

8. Receipts that are delinquent are subject to penalty and code enforcement.