Government services, mapped in Hillsborough County
A clear path through Hillsborough County, its municipalities, and applicable Florida and federal agencies.
Business
Apply to Sell Alcohol in Hillsborough County
Florida AB&T issues the beverage license; the local land-use authority may also require wet zoning, a special-use or conditional-use approval, notice, or a hearing. Determine the correct state license type and parcel authority before signing a lease or submitting applications. County and city approval processes differ.
Home-Based Business
Florida Statute § 559.955 provides a framework for qualifying home-based businesses on residential property and limits some local regulation. Owners should verify that the proposed activity meets the statutory criteria, then separately check applicable County and municipal business taxes and any state or professional license, safety, parking, or building requirements.
License and Operate a Mobile Food Vendor
A Florida DBPR Division of Hotels and Restaurants mobile-food license and local permission to vend are separate. DBPR's Mobile Food Dispensing Vehicle license allows travel statewide, but it does not grant permission to vend at a specific event, on a right-of-way, or on private property. Confirm local land-use, event, fire, and business-tax rules at the operating location.
Open or Remodel a Restaurant in Hillsborough County
Florida DBPR's Division of Hotels and Restaurants licenses most public food service establishments. Plan review, the state food-service license and opening inspection are separate from local zoning, building, fire, utility, and local business-tax approvals. Confirm the correct local authority from the exact property address.
Start a Business and Check Local Business Tax Receipts
Hillsborough County's Tax Collector issues the County local business tax receipt. Businesses in incorporated cities must separately check the applicable city's requirements. Regulated activities may need state or County approval before the receipt can be issued.