The City of Seminole requires a Local Business Tax Receipt under City Ordinance Chapter 42, Article IV: unless exempted by state law, it is unlawful to conduct any business directly or indirectly without first obtaining or registering a current Local Business Tax Receipt. The Business Tax Receipt Official in the Building Division administers the program, and applications are filed online through Citizenserve.
Any person conducting business within Seminole city limits, unless exempted by state law. Confirm the property is inside city limits (tax district code SM) with the Pinellas County Property Appraiser, 727-464-3207.
Confirm the business location is inside city limits
Verify jurisdiction (tax district code SM) via the Pinellas County Property Appraiser, 727-464-3207.
myseminole.com/191/Business-Tax-ReceiptApply online through Citizenserve
Submit the Business Tax Receipt application through the city's Citizenserve portal. Transfers require submitting the current receipt with the application.
www4.citizenserve.com/Portal/PortalController| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Local business tax receipt | Not published online, contact the Building Division | Fee amounts are not published on the city BTR page or in the Permit Fee Schedule |
Fee amounts change, the linked official schedule always controls.
Administered by the Business Tax Receipt Official in the Building Division, 727-391-0204. Authority: City Ordinance Chapter 42, Article IV.