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The information below is for small minority and women owned businesses and potential businesses
located within Hillsborough County. This information is some of the first steps needed in order
for your business to get off to a good start.
Permitting / Zoning - 601 E. Kennedy Blvd. Tampa,
Fl. 33602
Permitting (813) 307-4739
Zoning (813) 272-5920
It is important for you to verify zoning rules and regulations even if your proposed business
will be in your home.
Building Department - 601 E. Kennedy Blvd. Tampa, Fl.
33602 - (813) 635-7300
If you are remodeling or renovating permits might be required. If so, you will need to obtain
a Certificate of Occupancy
Occupational License (813) 635-5200
All businesses within Hillsborough County must obtain an occupational license. The County
does not have a formal application. They need to see applicable state licensing documents,
locations, and a mailing address(if different) and a description of the business. Below is
a list of the locations where you can walk-in and obtain a Hillsborough County occupational
license.
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Downtown
601 East Kennedy Boulevard
14th Floor
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Brandon
2211 North Falkenburg Road
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North Tampa
9309 N. Florida Ave., Ste 111
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West County
Waters Crossing Shopping Center,
6283 W. Waters
Avenue
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South County
Sun Pointe Shopping Center,
3002 College Avenue in Ruskin
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Plant City
Strawberry Plaza
1834 J.L. Redman Parkway
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If your business is also within the City of Tampa, Plant City or Temple Terrace you need to
check with their occupational license offices to see if you need to obtain one for the City.
Planning and Growth Management Division -601 E. Kennedy 20th Fl.
- Tampa, Fl. 33602 - (813) 272-5920
Impact Fees are assessable to certain businesses within Hillsborough County. They vary depending
on the business location within the county, the type of business, and the size of the business.
Women / Minority Business Enterprise Program - 601 E. Kennedy Blvd., 13th Fl.
Tampa, Fl. 33602 - (813) 272-5969
Information and applications can be obtained by visiting the » Hillsborough
County Women/Minority Business Enterprise Program web site
Procurement Services -
In order for you to receive a written or verbal request for quotation or bid you need to
be a Hillsborough County Vendor. Visit the » Procurement
Services web site for more specific information and how to obtain a vendor application.
Hillsborough County Property Appraiser -601 E. Kennedy Blvd. 16th Fl.
- Tampa, Fl. 33602 - (813) 272-6100
Sales Tax- The discretionary surtax on sales in Hillsborough County is 1%. This is in addition
to the 6% sales tax in Florida. For information about sales and use tax see Florida Department
of Revenue.
Tangible Tax- A tax is levied on tangible(physical) business assets, such as equipment and
furniture, (inventory, vehicles and real property are exempt). A new business must file a tangible
personal property tax return with the tax assessor's office by April 1 of each year. Included
in this return is a listing of all tangible property owned by the business as of Jan. 1. Visit
the » Hillsborough
County Property Appraiser web site for more information.
YOU ARE HERE: Small Business Information Center "Your First Stop"
7402 North 56th Street, Bldg. 400, Suite 425, Tampa, Florida - (813) 914-4028
Centrally located Information and Referral center for small, minority and women owned businesses
as well as potential businesses.
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