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Hernando County Business License

Local business tax receipt rules in Hernando County.

Direct answer

Direct answer

Hernando County repealed its local business tax receipt requirement in 2007, and Brooksville no longer requires its former city receipt. Zoning, occupancy, state registration, and professional licensing can still apply.

Before you begin

Before you begin

There is no county or Brooksville local business tax receipt, but the business address and activity still determine zoning, building, and state requirements.

Key information

Local requirement
Determined by business address and activity
State licensing
May also apply
Zoning approval
Separate from a business tax receipt
Renewal
Check the issuing jurisdiction

Fees

Hernando County business tax
$0County requirement repealed effective August 1, 2007
Brooksville business tax
$0City renewal requirement ended in 2008
State or regulated licenses
Varies by activity

Requirements

  • Business legal or fictitious name and owner information.
  • Physical business address and a description of the activity.
  • State or professional licenses when the activity is regulated.
  • Municipal or zoning approval when required for the location.

Steps

  1. 1Confirm whether the address is incorporated or unincorporated.
  2. 2Check both county and city receipt rules for that address.
  3. 3Obtain prerequisite state licenses or zoning approval.
  4. 4Apply with the responsible tax or municipal office and pay the assessed fee.

Important notes

  • A local business tax receipt is not a professional license or proof that zoning permits the activity.
  • Home-based and regulated businesses can have additional requirements.

Relevant office

Hernando County Tax Collector

Phone
(352) 754-4180
Visit office website ↗

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