Per Section 18-16 of the Code of Ordinances, a business within the City is required to obtain a Business Tax Receipt prior to opening.
The application fee is $60.00 for all categories of business.
Commercial business locations are required to pass a business fire inspection prior to receiving their business tax receipt. The fee for inspection is $50.00.
Business Tax Receipts are valid from October 1st through September 30th. Renewal notices are mailed after July 1st.
Requirements for the issuance of a Business Tax Receipt vary depending on the type of business. Please contact the Business Tax Receipt Division office for further information at 386 517 2000 ext 231.