Open or Remodel a Restaurant — Miami-Dade County
Coordinate Florida food-service licensing with local zoning, building, fire, utility, and business-tax approvals for a restaurant or food-service location.
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Steps
- 1
Resolve the proposed location and permitted use
Use the linked official source to complete this step for the resolved property or activity. Confirm the current requirements, supporting documents, fees, and submission instructions before filing.
miamidade.gov/propertysearch/ - 2
Confirm local zoning and build-out permits
Use the resolved property jurisdiction to select the correct official local destination, confirm the current instructions and required supporting documents, and keep the filing or case reference for the next step.
- 3
Apply for the appropriate Florida food-service license
Use the linked official source to complete this step for the resolved property or activity. Confirm the current requirements, supporting documents, fees, and submission instructions before filing.
www2.myfloridalicense.com/hr/ - 4
Complete fire and utility reviews when triggered
Use the linked official source to complete this step for the resolved property or activity. Confirm the current requirements, supporting documents, fees, and submission instructions before filing.
miamidade.gov/global/fire/about-fire-rescue.page - 5
Obtain County and municipal business tax receipts
Use the linked official source to complete this step for the resolved property or activity. Confirm the current requirements, supporting documents, fees, and submission instructions before filing.
miamidade.gov/taxcollector/