- Business Tax Receipt: Required for all businesses located within the city limits of Clearwater prior to opening a business or practicing a profession.
- Home-Based Business: Requires a Business Tax Receipt plus an additional affidavit.
- Residential Rental: Requires additional information as part of the Business Tax Receipt application.
The city of Clearwater requires different supporting documentation, approvals and fees depending on the type of business and location where it is operating. Applications can be submitted online. If you are operating without a Business Tax Receipt, you can be cited by a city inspector, given a Notice to Appear before the County Court, or a Notice of Violation can be given resulting in an appearance before the city's Municipal Code Enforcement Board. Failure to comply can result in fines or liens.