The Hallandale Beach City Code of Ordinances states that it shall be unlawful for any person to engage in, conduct or manage any business in the City without applying for a City of Hallandale Beach Business Tax Receipt.

How Do I Apply 

Applications can be obtained from the Planning and Zoning Division or www.hallandalebeachfl.gov. An officer of the corporation, owner or partner of a business must complete the application and provide all required back-up.

To apply for a business tax receipt, a perspective business owner must provide all necessary documents. If the business has been incorporated, a copy of the articles of incorporation, and the company’s federal identification number will be needed. For a business that has not been incorporated but has a fictitious name, evidence that the name has been registered with the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulations (DBPR) in Tallahassee will be required. Industries or professions, such as physicians, real estate brokers, beauticians and so forth, which are regulated by the State of Florida, must provide proof of state licensing before the City can issue a business tax receipt

The City’s Zoning Department must review all applications for business tax receipts. Some businesses will also need to have fire and health inspections, before they can receive a business tax receipt. 


What Fees Are Required

Fees are established by ordinance and are applied accordingly. When the application is submitted, the applicable business tax and an application fee will be collected.

Any person who engages in or manages any business, occupation, or profession without obtaining a local business tax receipt may be subject to a 25% penalty of the business tax receipt fee, including the business tax receipt due and any other penalty provided by law or in the City Code.

To avoid late penalties, business tax receipts must be renewed by September 30th of each year. A delinquency penalty of 10% is added for renewals in the month of October, plus an additional 5% penalty for each month of delinquency thereafter.

Change Of Ownership, Name, Or Location

Any change in ownership, name or location after the license is issued must be transferred by completion of a business tax receipt application.

The City’s Development Services Department must be notified immediately regarding any change in the business status.

Term of License

The license period is for one year commencing on October 1st, and business tax will be prorated to a one-half year fee for new business beginning April 1st or later.

License Renewals

Licenses may be renewed as of July 1st of each year. Payment must be received by September 30th to avoid penalty fees.

Business Inspection

A business tax receipt will not be issued until all required inspections have been completed. Required inspections may include fire, zoning and other code compliance inspections. Required inspections are determined by each City Department on a case by case basis. Once it is determined that an inspection is required, the BTR applicant will be notified by the inspecting department so an inspection may be scheduled. Inspections are scheduled for Wednesdays only, between 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.

Interior Alterations and Repairs require a permit prior to initiating the work. Improvements such as interior remodeling and all electrical, air conditioning, mechanical, life safety system (call fire to confirm) and plumbing work require permits. To apply for required permits, please use the following “Building Permits” link or visit us at City Hall located at 400 South Federal Highway. For questions and information regarding building permits, please call 954-457-1383.

Changes in Occupancy types, even though no construction work is taking place, require a building permit. For example; changing a warehouse or store use to a religious gathering or daycare use requires a building permit. Similarly, a business use such as a realtor office will need a building permit to be changed into a retail store and vice versa. For more information on your specific use please contact the Building Division prior to undertaking any changes.

Prior to opening your business, also contact the Hallandale Beach Sanitation Division at (954) 457-1616, to arrange a meeting with staff to determine services necessary for garbage and trash collection.

Business Tax Receipt Documents

Please refer to the following documents for additional information on how to apply for a business tax receipt.