FAQs - Online Business Tax Receipt

1. Do I need a permit to have a garage sale in The City of Miami Beach ?

2. Why do I need to have a Certificate of Use to open my business?

3. Why do I have to pay the annual Fire inspection on my Business Tax Receipt?

4. Does a condominium building need to apply for Business Tax Receipt?

5. If I rent my house, do I need a permit?

6. Do I need a permit to sell my condo unit?

7. Do I need a permit for signage to rent a unit of my apartment building?

8. How do I obtain a Peddler License in the City of Miami Beach?

9. What license do I need to sell in one of the Outdoor Markets?

10. I would like to obtain a permit to sell flowers in Miami Beach. What license do I need?

11. I would like to operate a business in my residence. Do I need to apply for a Business Tax Receipt?



1. Do I need a permit to have a garage sale in The City of Miami Beach ?

A. Yes, you do. Every 12 months you can perform a Garage Sale. You will need to apply one (1) day in advance, no later than 3:00 p.m., any day of the week. If you are not the owner of that property, you will need to provide an owner authorization letter that allows you to run a garage sale. The cost is $20.00 for two consecutive days.

2. Why do I need to have a Certificate of Use to open my business?

A. Certificate of Use must be issued because the premises have to comply with all the requirements of the Code of the City of Miami Beach.

3. Why do I have to pay the annual Fire inspection on my Business Tax Receipt?

A. Upon the issuance of a Certificate of Use for a building or premise, an annual inspection will be conducted thereafter to determine that the building or premises complies with all fire code requirements of the City of Miami Beach.

4. Does a condominium building need to apply for Business Tax Receipt?

A. Yes, it does. Every condominium building in the City of Miami Beach needs to apply for a Certificate of Use, Annual Fire Inspection, and Business Tax Receipt. Since condominiums are non- profit organizations, they will be only exempt from the Business Tax Receipt fee, but not for Certificate of Use and Annual Fire Inspection fees.

5. If I rent my house, do I need a permit?

A. Yes, you do need to have a Residential Real Estate Sign permit. It is a sticker that should be placed on the sign. The permit is $5.00 for a single family home, and it is valid for one (1) year from purchase. Please call our office for additional requirements.

6. Do I need a permit to sell my condo unit?

A. Yes, you will need to buy a Commercial Real Estate permit. It costs $15.00, and it is valid for one (1) year from purchase. Please call our office for additional requirements

7. Do I need a permit for signage to rent a unit of my apartment building?

A. Yes, you do. You need to have a Commercial Real Estate Sign permit. It costs $15.00, and it is valid for one (1) year from purchase. Please call our office for additional requirements

8. How do I obtain a Peddler License in the City of Miami Beach?

A. Peddling is prohibited in the City of Miami Beach as per Section 70-4 of the City Code.

9. What license do I need to sell in one of the Outdoor Markets?

A. You should contact Claire Tomlin at (305)531-0038. She will tell you the requirements to sell at Lincoln Rd, Espanola Way, or the Normandy Isle Fountain on weekends.

10. I would like to obtain a permit to sell flowers in Miami Beach. What license do I need?

A. It is prohibited to sell flowers on the streets in the City of Miami Beach. You can sell flowers inside of an establishment only. You Must submit your permit application as well as written authorization from the business owner to share his space.

11. I would like to operate a business in my residence. Do I need to apply for a Business Tax Receipt?

A. Yes, you do. Any person engaged in a business, profession or occupation who chooses to conduct said business, profession or occupation from his or her personal, permanent, primary residence shall, prior to conducting such business, apply for and receive a Business Tax Receipt for a Home Based Business office.