Homestead Businesses: Renew Your Annual Tax Receipts and Licenses for Legal Operation

Homestead businesses must annually renew their Business Tax Receipt, also known as a Business License, to legally operate within city limits. This requirement applies to any individual or entity maintaining a permanent business location or branch office in Homestead.

The Business Tax Receipt ensures all businesses comply with local regulations. It is a fundamental step for anyone engaging in or managing a business, profession, or occupation within the City of Homestead.

To begin the process of obtaining a Business Tax Receipt, businesses must schedule an appointment with the Business Tax Receipt Office. For questions regarding the Homestead Business Tax Receipt process, contact the Business Services Division at (305) 224-4504.

A mandatory review by the Miami-Dade County Environmental Resources Management (DERM) is a critical step for all businesses. DERM approval is a prerequisite for the City of Homestead to issue a local Business Tax Receipt. DERM is located at the Permitting and Inspection Center, 11805 SW 26 St Miami FL 33175.

Applicants must upload specific documents to the Miami-Dade RER EPSPortal at miamidade.gov/Apps/RER/EPSPortal. These documents include the Certificate of Use application and the City of Homestead BTR application, which must be approved by Zoning. Supporting documents may also be requested, such as a copy of the lease showing the square footage of the business, a water and sewer bill, a letter of intent, or a copy of a license from a previous use. All uploaded documents must be in PDF format.

Businesses should plan to complete these steps to ensure continuous compliance with city and county regulations.