Any person engaging in or managing any business, occupation, or profession in the City of Safety Harbor, or conducting business using a Safety Harbor PO box, is required to have an approved business license (Local Business Tax Receipt) before beginning work. The program is handled through Community Development / the Building Division, with payment available online through BSA Online.
Any person engaging in or managing any business, occupation, or profession in Safety Harbor, or conducting business using a Safety Harbor PO box.
Submit the New Business Form
Complete the Business Tax New Business Form to start a consultation with city staff.
cityofsafetyharbor.com/DocumentCenter/View/15054/Business-TaSubmit the Local Business Tax Application
File the Local Business Tax Application with the city. An exemption form is available for qualifying applicants.
cityofsafetyharbor.com/DocumentCenter/View/11090Receive approval and pay
Approval is sent by email. Pay online through BSA Online (business tax payment type), or in person or by mail to the Building Division, 750 Main Street. A credit card convenience fee of 2.95% (minimum $1.95) applies online.
bsaonline.com/OnlinePayment/OnlinePaymentSearch?PaymentAppliRenew annually
Renewal notices are mailed in July and payment is due September 30.
cityofsafetyharbor.com/96/Local-Business-Taxes| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Local business tax | Not published online, contact the city | No amounts are published on the city page; online payments carry a 2.95% convenience fee (minimum $1.95) |
Fee amounts change, the linked official schedule always controls.
Contact: Janice DiDario Smith, [email protected]; City Hall 727-724-1555. Business tax payments by mail go to the Building Division, 750 Main Street.