How long does it take to get a City Business Tax Receipt?

Commercial – Prior to submitting for a Commercial Business Tax Receipt, a Land Use Application must be applied for with the Planning & Zoning Division and upon approval the processed Land Use Review report must be attached to the Commercial Business Tax Application. This review process typically takes between 5 -10 business days.  Once the Land Use Review has been approved, issues addressed, and required documents have been submitted, the Commercial Business Tax Receipt can be done right at the counter and issued immediately.  Please note that Payment is collected at time of Local Business Tax Receipt is processed and must be paid as either Cash or Check made out to the City of Winter Garden.    

Residential – A Residential Business Tax Receipt can be done right at the counter and issued immediately as long as all required documents have been submitted. Please note that Payment is collected at time of Local Business Tax Receipt is processed and must be paid as either Cash or Check made out to the City of Winter Garden.     

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1. If I'm thinking of starting a business within the city of Winter Garden, how do I start?
2. What type of business is allowed in particular district?
3. If my business is in a Commercial Zoned area, why must I complete a Land Use Review application?
4. What is the order of registering my business with the State, County and City?
5. If I'm operating a business from a Winter Garden, FL address must I get a Business Tax Receipt?
6. Why can I not register a PO Box or a Mailing Center address as my business location?
7. What happens if I don't register a business with the City of Winter Garden for a city address?
8. Do I have to renew my business tax receipt each year?
9. Do I need to get inspections for my business?
10. What is a Business Tax Receipt?
11. How much does a Business Tax Receipt cost?
12. When will my business tax receipt expire?
13. Do I need just one business tax receipt for my business?
14. If I have a City Business Tax Receipt, do I also need a County Business Tax Receipt?
15. How do I renew my Business Tax Receipt?
16. Who is exempt from paying for a Business Tax Receipt?
17. Are Business Tax Receipts transferable?
18. How long does it take to get a City Business Tax Receipt?