Per City Code, any operating business within the city is required to obtain a Business Tax Receipt (BTR) prior to opening.
Send an email to Community Development at BTR@southdaytona.org to check the address to ensure the business use is permitted within the zoning district.
  • The list of application options is Commercial, Residential (Home-Based), or Rental dwelling. 
  • For Commercial businesses, the Commercial Business Tax Receipt (BTR) application, business name registration with Sunbiz.org, Notarized Authorization from Property owner, State License if required, and a valid Florida Driver's License. 
  • For Home-Based businesses, the Home-Based Business Tax Receipt (BTR) application, business name registration with Sunbiz.org, Notarized Authorization of owner (if not owner of property owner), and a valid Florida Driver's license.
  • For Rental Dwellings Less than 6 months, Vacation, or month to month rentals; a State License is required and Driver's license when submitting the Rental BTR Application. MyFloridaLicense.com – License efficiently. Regulate fairly
  • Please note registration with Sunbiz.org is only required, if not using Legal first and last name of business owner. 
  • If a state license is required, please visit DBPR website MyFloridaLicense.com – License efficiently. Regulate fairly. to get started.
  • Submit all applications via e-mail at BTR@southdaytona.org
  • Only Completed applications will be accepted and processed.

Commercial Business Tax Receipt: Commercial Business Tax Receipt Application

Home-Based Business Tax Receipt: Home-Based Business Tax Receipt Application

Rental Dwelling Business Tax Receipt: Rental Dwelling Business Tax Receipt

Commercial Business locations are required to pass a Building and Fire inspection prior to receiving an approved Business Tax Receipt (BTR).

Rental Dwellings are required to pass a Rental inspection and all fee's paid prior to renting the Dwelling.

All approved Business Tax Receipts are valid from October 1st through September 30th. 

Renewal Notices are mailed out mid-July to August annually and are required to be paid before or on September 30th of every fiscal year.