Business Tax Receipt (Dunedin) in Pinellas County
The City of Dunedin requires a Business Tax Receipt (BTR) for the privilege of engaging in or managing any business, profession, or occupation within the city limits. A separate BTR is required for each place and type of business. Annual business taxes vary from $50.00 to $200.00 per classification based on square footage, and applications are filed online through the same Tyler EP&L Citizen Self Service Portal used for permits.
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Who needs this
Anyone engaging in or managing any business, profession, or occupation within Dunedin city limits. Each place and type of business needs its own receipt.
Steps
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Apply online through the CSS Portal
Submit the Business Tax Receipt application through the Dunedin Citizen Self Service Portal (Tyler EP&L).
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Home occupations: attach the affidavit
Home-based businesses must upload a Home Occupation Affidavit PDF with the online application; exemption applicants submit an Application for Local Business Tax Receipt Exemption.
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Renew annually
Renewal is due by September 30 each year.
dunedin.gov/City-Services/Business-Development/Doing-Busines
Requirements
- Business location or activity within Dunedin city limits
- Home Occupation Affidavit for home-based businesses
Fees
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Annual business tax | $50/yr under 10,000 sq ft; $100/yr 10,000-50,000; $200/yr over 50,000; plus one-time $20 application fee | Dunedin Code Sec. 70-91/70-90 (accessed 2026-09-01) |
Good to know
Handled by the Community Development Department, 727-298-3210. No BTR-dedicated phone line is published.