BRUCE VICKERS, CFC
Osceola County Tax Collector
2501 E. Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy, PO Box 422105
Kissimmee, Florida 34742-2105
Phone(407)742-4000 Fax (407)742-4009
www.osceolataxcollector.org
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APPLICATION FOR OSCEOLA COUNTY LOCAL BUSINESS TAX RECEIPT
(formerly known as Occupational License)
(Please Print)
IF YOUR BUSINESS IS LOCATED WITHIN UNINCORPORATED OSCEOLA COUNTY ZONING DEPARTMENT, APPROVAL WILL BE REQUIRED IN
ORD
ER TO ISSUE THIS BUSINESS TAX RECEIPT.
Osceola County Ordinance 95-10, Section 1 states, “No person shall engage in or manage any business, profession or occupation within Osceola County…”
unless exempt by county, state or federal law. Failure to comply with Osceola County Ordinance 95-10 may subject your business to additional costs including
but not limited to court costs, attorney fees, administrative costs and penalties up to two hundred and fifty dollars ($250) per day.
1.
Bus
iness Name:
A. List the name of the business: ___________________________________________________________________________
B. If applicant is not using their legal name in the Business Name, please check one of the following:
List the Fictitious/Corporation name number of the business as provided by the FL Dept. of State: _________________________________
I WILL NOT engage in business until fictitious name/corporation registration number is received from Florida Department of State.
2.
Bus
iness Location: Enter physical location of business (If this is a residential home and you rent or lease, a completed, “ Property Owner
Affidavit “ is required and can be obtained from our website or any of our office locations)
Addre
ss ___________________________________________ City ________________________ State _______ Zip _____________
Telephone: (_______)
__________________ F
ax : (_______)
__________________ Cel
l Phone: (_______)
____________________
3.
Loc
ation Boundary: Check only one
In Osceola County an
d
limits of city listed in Section 2 In
Osceola County Outside Osceola County
Parcel ID Number: (provided by the Tax Collectors office) ________________________________________________________________
**ANSWER THE FOLLOWING IF A RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS IS USED FOR THE BUSINESS**
Are materials, supplies, or equipment stored on the property? ___________ Does anyone, other than the occupant(s) work there? _____________
Do customers physically go to the address? ____________ Is there a sign located on the property? _____________
Did you obtain Home Occupational approval form the BOA? ____________ If “yes” what is the BOA number? _____________
4.
Nam
e of Applicant (Owner or Principal): Enter the applicant’s legal name(s) & Corporation name(if applicable) below
First _____________________________ M. ________ Last _________________________________ Sur. ___________________
First _____________________________ M. ________ Last _________________________________ Sur. ___________________
Corporation Name:______________________________________________ Contact Name: __________________________________
Address ___________________________________________ City ________________________ State _______ Zip _____________
Telephone: (_______)
__________________ F
ax : (_______)
__________________ Cel
l Phone: (_______)
____________________
5.
Mai
ling Address: Enter mailing address if different from physical location in Item 2 (Business Location)
Address ___________________________________________ City ________________________ State _______ Zip _____________
6.
Soci
al Security Number/Federal Tax ID Number: __________________________
Note: Sole Proprietors enter Social Security Numbers. Other Business Entities enter Federal Tax ID Number
(The Osceola County Tax Collector is required to collect Social Security numbers for the purposes of identification, and to fulfill reporting requirements in all phases
of Statutory, Administrative, and Local Government Ordinance requirements.)
7.
E-Mai
l Address: __________________________________ Bus. Website Address:_______________________________________
8.
Typ
e of Business: (Please be very specific) If the type of business you are engaging in is State Regulated, a copy of the corresponding state
license, registration or certification is required to be attached
to this application. (i.e. General Contractors, Restaurants, Auto Repair, etc.)
___
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Estimated Original Cost of the Equipment to be used in the Business $________________
List State License, Registration or Certification Number(s): __________________________________________________________________
9.
Affidavit: Carefully review and sign the following affidavit
(1) I, the undersigned, swear this application (including addendum and all other attachments) is true and correct. (2) I acknowledge and understand that a local
county business tax receipt (previously referred to as an occupational license) is issued pursuant to this application is for the privilege of doing business in Osceola
County and does not waive Florida
’
s licensing, registration, and/or certification requirements, nor does it waive any other such requirements of any city, county,
state or federal authority that must be met prior to engaging in or entering into the activity, business, profession or occupation for which this application is being made.
(3) I specifically acknowledge that a business tax receipt issued pursuant to this application does not indicate that the parcel of land upon which the business intends
to operate is properly zoned for the activities in question and that it is the responsibility of the business to verify same with the appropriate zoning authority prior to
commencing its activities or operations. (4) I also affirm that I, the business owner/principle of record indicated hereon, is in compliance or will comply with all
federal, state and legal requirements.
Signature of Applicant: ___________________________________________ Date: ______________________ Receipt Fee:_________________
Once completed, please submit this application with payment to Bruce Vickers, Tax Collector. Use the above listed address when mailing in your application.
BUSINESS TAX RECEIPT CONSOLIDATED APPLICATION
RESIDENTIAL
Osceola County Community Development Division
1 Courthouse Square, Suite 1400
Kissimmee, Florida 34741
Phone No: (407) 742-0200 Fax No: (407) 742-0202
BUSINESS TAX RECEIPT CONSOLIDATED APPLICATION
RESIDENTIAL
REQUIREMENTS FOR SUBMITTAL OF APPLICATION
(1) NOTARIZED LETTER OF AUTHORIZATION
Required only when the applicant is not the property owner where the home occupation or business
will be conducted
(2) FILING FEE
The applicant is required to submit the appropriate filing fee (see below) which is
non-refundable, even if your request is denied
(3) LOCAL BUSINESS TAX RECEIPT FEE
Local Business Tax Receipt Fee for new businesses are as follows:
10/1 - 3/31 …….………$30.00
4/1 - 6/30 ………….…..$15.00
7/1 - 9/30 ……….……..$45.00
Home Occupation Review Fee (no board review)..................................................$100.00
BUSINESS TAX RECEIPT CONSOLIDATED APPLICATION
RESIDENTIAL
Osceola County Community Development Division
1 Courthouse Square, Suite 1400
Kissimmee, Florida 34741
Phone No: (407) 742-0200 Fax No: (407) 742-0202
1. OWNERSHIP: Do you own the property? Yes____ No____. If yes, please provide the purchase
Date ____________. If not, are you a tenant renting the property? Yes____ No ____ Or are you purchasing the
property under an agreement for deed? Yes____ No ____
2. Explain in detail what type of work activities or services are performed in the operation of this Home
Occupation Business.
__________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________
3. Please describe in detail what type of equipment, materials, or products are associated with your Home
Occupation? _______________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________
4. Will there be storage related to the home occupation in an enclosed accessory building or in an outdoor
storage area? Yes _______ No ________
5. If you answered yes to the above question, is the property within an Agricultural Development and
Conservation (AC) zoning district? Yes_______ No _______
If you answered No, this storage is not permitted.
If you answered Yes, Please continue this application by completing the Supplemental Application.
***You may contact the Zoning Office for information on your zoning district at 407-742-0200,
Specialpermits@osceola.org or 1 Courthouse Square, Suite 1400, Kissimmee, Florida 34741.
I. Per the Land Development Code, Chapter 3, Article 3.6, Section 3.6.1.E., A Home Occupation within an
Agricultural Development and Conservation (AC) zoning district that is located on a property that meets the
minimum lot area and lot width requirements may store merchandise, equipment, vehicles and/or supplies on site
when stored within the confines of a totally enclosed building that has been permitted through a building permit.
a. The building is not limited in size but shall meet the minimum setbacks of the AC zoning district for a single
family dwelling.
b. The building shall be placed a minimum of 5 feet behind the front entry of the principle dwelling. On properties
that front more than one roadway, the building shall be placed a minimum of 5 feet further from the property
line along the roadway than the principle dwelling. The building shall at no time be closer to a roadway than
the principle dwelling.
c. Multiple buildings may be used for the storage.
d. No repair or maintenance of merchandise, equipment, vehicles and/or supplies is authorized on the property.
1.
Is the property within an AC zoning district? Yes _______ No _______
2. Does the property meet the minimum lot area and lot width requirements? Yes _______ No _______
(Code minimum is 5 Acres)
3. Will there be storage for the business within the confines of a totally enclosed building? Yes ______ No______
If you answered YES, submit a site plan showing the storage building to the Zoning Office at
Specialpermits@osceola.org
or 1 Courthouse Square, Suite 1400, Kissimmee, Florida 34741 for review.
Include address and property ID on the plan.
If a building permit has been issued for the storage building within the last 2 years and/or a site plan is
available in the building permit records showing the storage building placement, no site plan is required to be
submitted with this application
II. Per the Land Development Code, Chapter 3, Article 3.6, Section 3.6.1.E., A Home Occupation within an
Agricultural Development and Conservation (AC) zoning district that is located on a property that is 40 acres or
larger may also store merchandise, equipment, vehicles and/or supplies in an outdoor storage area.
a) Sites located within the Urban Growth Boundary (UGB) shall provide a high buffer around the outdoor storage
area as defined in Chapter 4 of these regulations.
b) Sites located outside the Urban Growth Boundary (UGB) shall provide a medium buffer around the outdoor
storage area as defined in Chapter 4 of these regulations.
c) An application for Home Occupation with outdoor storage area shall include a site plan showing the outdoor
storage area and location and dimensions of the buffer.
1. Is the property within an AC zoning district and 40 acres or larger? Yes _______ No _______
2. Will there be an outdoor storage in conjunction with this Home Occupation? Yes _______ No _______
If you answered YES, submit a site plan showing the outdoor storage area with required buffer to the Zoning
Office at Specialpermits@osceola.org
or 1 Courthouse Square, Suite 1400, Kissimmee, Florida 34741 for
review. Include address and property ID on the plan. (Telephone 407-742-0200)
***You may call or visit the Zoning Office during business hours for assistance with a site plan. A site plan
should show all property lines, the roadway and access points to the site, all structures on the property, the
storage building or outdoor storage area, and required buffers with dimensions.
BUSINESS TAX RECEIPT SUPPLEMENTAL APPLICATION
AC ZONING WITH STORAGE
Osceola County Community Development Division
1 Courthouse Square, Suite 1400
Kissimmee, Florida 34741
Phone No: (407) 742-0200 Fax No: (407) 742-0202
HOME OCCUPATION AFFIDAVIT Page 1 of 2
RESIDENTIAL AFFIDAVIT for HOME OCCUPATIONS
I, ________________________________, as a business owner in Osceola County, Florida and because my
place of business is located within a residence, I hereby agree to the following conditions:
1. I guarantee that the Home Occupation operated from my residence will comply with the application and any restrictions
approved by Osceola County Zoning Office.
2. I guarantee that no person shall be employed other than members of the immediate family all of which must reside on
the premises.
3. I guarantee that the use of the dwelling unit for the Home Occupation shall be clearly incidental and subordinate to its
use for residential purposes. Not more than twenty-five (25) percent of the air conditioned floor area of the dwelling unit
shall be used in the conduct of the Home Occupation and no more than 25 square feet of merchandise may be stored
except for properties that are located within an Agricultural Development and Conservation (AC) zoning district that
meet the minimum lot area and lot width requirements. No outside display or storage is permitted except for properties
that are located within an Agricultural Development and Conservation (AC) zoning district that meet the minimum lot
area requirements.
4. I understand a Home Occupation within an Agricultural Development and Conservation (AC) zoning district that is
located on a property that meets the minimum lot area and lot width requirements may store merchandise, equipment,
vehicles and/or supplies on site when stored within the confines of a totally enclosed building that has been permitted
through a building permit.
a. The building is not limited in size but shall meet the minimum setbacks of the AC zoning district for a single family
dwelling.
b. The building shall be placed a minimum of 5 feet behind the front entry of the principle dwelling. On properties that front
more than one roadway, the building shall be placed a minimum of 5 feet further from the property line along the roadway
than the principle dwelling. The building shall at no time be closer to a roadway than the principle dwelling.
c. Multiple buildings may be used for the storage.
d. No repair or maintenance of merchandise, equipment, vehicles and/or supplies is authorized on the property.
e. All other criteria as defined in this section for Home Occupation shall be met within the AC zoning district.
5. I understand a Home Occupation within an Agricultural Development and Conservation (AC) zoning district that is
located on a property that is 40 acres or larger may also store merchandise, equipment, vehicles and/or supplies in an
outdoor storage area.
a. Sites located within the Urban Growth Boundary (UGB) shall provide a high buffer around the outdoor storage area as
defined in Chapter 4 of these regulations.
b. Sites located outside the Urban Growth Boundary (UGB) shall provide a medium buffer around the outdoor storage area
as defined in Chapter 4 of these regulations.
c. An application for Home Occupation with outdoor storage area shall include a site plan showing the outdoor storage
area and location and dimensions of the buffer.
6. I guarantee there shall be no change in the outside appearance of the building or premises as a result of such
occupation, with the exception of an unlighted sign or nameplate. The sign or combination of signs shall be limited to
not more than two (2) square feet in area, attached to and not projecting from the building.
7. I guarantee no products other than those produced on site will be sold on site. This does not preclude taking orders for
sales or provision of services off-site.
8. I understand a Home Occupation may be conducted in any accessory building provided the building is incidental to and
subordinate to the primary residential structure except for properties that are located within an Agricultural Development
and Conservation (AC) zoning district that meet the minimum lot area and lot width requirements.
9. I guarantee mechanical equipment shall not be used on the premises, except such that is normally used for purely
domestic or household purposes, nor shall it create levels of noise, vibration, glare, flumes, odors or electrical
interference detectable to the normal senses outside the dwelling unit in excess of that normally associated with
household use. In the case of electrical interference, no equipment or process shall be used which creates visual or
audible interference in any radio or television sets off the premises, or causes fluctuations in line voltage in excess of
that normally associated with household use.
HOME OCCUPATION AFFIDAVIT Page 2 of 2
10. I guarantee traffic or parking demands to or from the residence shall not be generated by the residential use and Home
Occupation in greater volume, frequency or type than ten vehicle trips per day, as defined by the Institute of
Transportation Engineers (I.T.E.). Deliveries related to the home occupation shall not occur more frequently than twice
per day, not including any deliveries made by the U.S. Postal Service. Parking demand shall be limited to a maximum
of four (4) parking spaces.
11. I guarantee multiple Home Occupations shall not have a cumulative impact greater than the criteria for one occupation.
12. I understand a Home Occupation shall not be transferred to another owner or lessee of the property unless the identical
conditions exist as to the specific occupation, number of persons operating the occupation, and all site conditions remain
the same. Any transfer requires approval of the County, including a new application and affidavit as required herein.
13. I understand a Home Occupation may be approved for up to one (1) year and must be renewed annually by making
application to Osceola County Zoning Office. Upon filing a new application or renewing an application the applicant shall
sign an affidavit, confirming compliance with the criteria contained in this section. If the applicant is not the property
owner, a notarized letter of authorization for the business from the property owner shall be submitted at the time of
application.
14. In the event that Osceola County determines that there has been any violation of this agreement, I further agree to
cease all business activities at this address immediately upon due notice from Osceola County. I understand a Home
Occupation approval may be revoked by the County Manager or her/his designee upon any violation of these criteria,
after written notice.
15. Osceola County has permission to perform a site inspection of the referenced property below to confirm that the
business being operated is compliant with the Osceola County Home Occupation Code.
The complete street address where the business will be located is:
The name of the business is: __________________________________________________________________________
Business Phone: ______________________Alternate Phone: ______________________
Email Address: ____________________________________________________________
Applicant Name: __________________________________________________________
Applicant Signature Date
APPLICANT MAILING ADDRESS:
OSCEOLA COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
ZONING OFFICE
1 COURTHOUSE SQUARE, SUITE 1400
KISSIMMEE, FL 34741
If you have any questions regarding this Home Occupation, contact the Zoning Office at (407) 742-0200.
SpecialPermits@osceola.org
Property Owner Affidavit
Notification to Owner and Request for Authorization
for tenant to apply for an Osceola County Local Business Tax Receipt.
As legal owner of the property located at ___________________________________________________________________________________________________
Print Physical Property Address (Street # , Name. City, State & Zip Code)
In Osceola County, Florida, I am aware and hereby give permission to my tenant ____________________________________________
(
Print Tenant Full Name (First, Middle initial, and Last Name)
to apply for a Local Business Tax Receipt and Home Occupation for the business of ________________________________________
(Print Full Business Name, Corporation or DBA if applicable)
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
Property Owner Signature
_____
________________________________________________________
Property Owner Printed Full Name
_____________________________________________________________
Property Owner Mailing Address
_____________________________________________________________
City, State & Zip
_______________________________________________
Property Owner Daytime Phone Number
_______________________________________________
Property Parcel/Tax ID Number
Signed this ______day of __________________,
State of ______________________________ County of __________________________
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this ___________________ day
of _________________________________, by _________________________________
who is personally known to me ____ or has produced____________________________
as identification, and did take an oath _____ or did not take an oath______.
___________________________________________ ___________________________
(Print Name of Notary) Notary Signature SEAL
St. Cloud Branch Office
1300 9th Street / Ste. 101B
St. Cloud, Florida 34769
Buenaventura Lakes Branch Office
2595 Simpson Road
Kissimmee, Florida 34744
Campbell City Branch Office
4730 South Orange Blossom Trail
Kissimmee, Florida 34746
BRUCE VICKERS, CFC, CFBTO, ELC.
Osceola County Tax Collector
2501 E. Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy. / P.O. Box 422105 / Kissimmee, Florida 34742-2105
Phone 407-742-4000 / Fax 407-742-4008
www.osceolataxcollector.org
