Local Business Tax Receipt & Certificate of Use

All businesses operating in the City of Sunny Isles Beach must obtain both a Certificate of Use and Local Business Tax Receipt prior to opening and operating. Both are issued by the City's Code Compliance Department.

Certificate of Use

Prior to opening or operating a business in Sunny Isles Beach, you must obtain a Certificate of Use.  A Certificate of Use is essentially a zoning permit, issued after an inspection, verifying that the business use is permitted in that zoning district.

A business may be required to obtain multiple certificates of use if the business has multiple classifications. For example: a hotel with rooms for rent, a restaurant and a bar, are required to apply for three certificates. 

First-time Applicants

First-time applicants must fill out the application and submit it in-person at the Sunny Isles Beach Government Center, 3rd Floor, 18070 Collins Avenue. Please note that you may schedule an appointment or walk-in to submit your application in-person at the Government Center. 

Certificate of Use Application(PDF, 159KB) 

After obtaining a Certificate of Use, the City requires businesses to obtain a Local Business Tax Receipt.

Local Business Tax Receipt Application(PDF, 300KB)

First-time applicants must fill out the application and submit it in-person at the Sunny Isles Beach Government Center, 3rd Floor, 18070 Collins Avenue. Please note that you may schedule an appointment or walk-in to submit your application in-person at the Government Center.  

Online Renewals

Certificates of Use must be renewed each fiscal year by September 30, and are valid until September 30 of the following year. A penalty fee is charged for late renewals, and fines and penalties are issued by the Code Enforcement Office to businesses that do not obtain the Certificate or Use and LBTR. If you apply on October 1, you will have 48 hours, upon approval of your application, to pay for your license before receiving a late payment penalty. A renewal is considered late starting on October 2. 

Local Business Tax Receipts and Certificates of Use must be renewed online through your portal account. Please follow the steps below to initiate your renewal. 

Step 1: Visit the online portal and click the "sign up" button to create and account, or login with your credentials. 

Step 2: Once logged in, click GO under My Portal. 

Step 3: Click VIEW under MY APPLICATIONS. 

Step 4: Under Active Licenses, click RENEW on the license you would like to renew. If you don't see your application, click "Don't see my Application." (Refer to the email on file or contact the Code Compliance division by email at businesslicensing@sibfl.net to request your portal access code). 

Step 5: Review all details and verify information is accurate and up to date. Click NEXT. 

Modifications may require a new application. Applicants should contact the Code Compliance division by email at businesslicensing@sibfl.net for assistance. 

Step 6: Upload ALL required documents for the Code Compliance division to review. You will not be able to pay your license until all your paperwork is submitted and approved by the City. 

Step 7: When your application is approved, you will receive an email notification from the City. The GREEN BUTTON on your license application will be activated and payment will now be available through the portal by credit card. 

Once the license is paid, we will schedule an inspection and a Code Compliance officer will deliver your license in person. 

Local Business Tax Receipt

A Local Business Tax Receipt is a tax imposed by City Ordinance on every person, firm, partnership, or corporation engaged in business within the city. This tax is collected through the Code Compliance Department. Business owners cannot open and operate their businesses until after the tax has been paid and all required documentation has been submitted. Part of the documentation required is a Certificate of Use, which is also issued by the Code Compliance Department. 

To initiate the Local Business Tax Receipt application process, applicants must complete an application and pay a $10 application fee. 

The City requires a business to apply, obtain, and pay the Local Business Tax Receipt for each business classification. 

First Time Applicants

First-time applicants must fill out an application and submit it in-person at the Sunny Isles Beach Government Center, 3rd Floor, 18070 Collins Avenue. Please note that you must schedule an appointment to submit your application in-person at the Government Center. 

Local Business Tax Receipt Application(PDF, 300KB)

Prior to obtaining a Local Business Tax Receipt, each business must obtain a Certificate of Use. 

Certificate of Use Application(PDF, 159KB)

Online Renewals

Local Business Tax Receipts must be renewed by September 30 each year and are valid until September 30 of the following year. A penalty fee is charged for late renewals, and fines and penalties are issued by the Code Compliance Officer to businesses that do not obtain the LBTR. If you apply on October 1, you will have 48 hours, upon approval of your application, to pay for your license before receiving a late payment penalty. A renewal is considered late beginning October 2. 

Local Business Tax Receipts and Certificates of Use must be renewed online through your portal account. Please follow the steps below to initiate your renewal. 

Step 1: Visit the online portal and click the "sign up" button to create an account, or login with your credentials. 

Step 2: Once logged in, click GO under My Portal. 

Step 3: Click VIEW under MY APPLICATIONS. 

Step 4: Under Active Licenses, click RENEW on the license you would like to renew. If you don't see your application, click "Don't see my Application" (Refer to the email on file or contact the Code Compliance division by email at businesslicensing@sibfl.net to request your portal access code). 

Step 5: Review all details and verify information is accurate and up to date. Click NEXT. 

Modifications may require a new application. Applicants should contact the Code Compliance division by email at businesslicensing@sibfl.net for assistance. 

Step 6: Upload ALL required documents for the Code Compliance division to review. You will not be able to pay for your license until all the paperwork is submitted and approved by the City. 

Step 7: When your application is approved, you will receive an email notification from the City. The GREEN BUTTON on your license application will be activated and payment will now be available through the portal by credit card. 

Once the license is paid, we will schedule an inspection and a Code Compliance officer will deliver your license in person. 

Displaying Receipts

Once paid, the Local Business Tax Receipt must be displayed conspicuously at your place of business and in such manner as to be open to the view of the public and subject to inspection by all duly authorized officers of the city.

County Tax Also Required

You are also required to renew your Local Business Tax Receipt from Miami-Dade County. Visit Miami-Dade County's webpage for more information about how to renew online. Both City and County taxes required to be paid.

Notify City of Any Changes

They City's Code Compliance Department must be notified immediately regarding any change in the business status. 

 

For more information, call the Code Compliance Department at 305.792.1875.

Code Compliance

Phone

305.792.1875

 

Location

Government Center - 3rd Floor
18070 Collins Avenue
Sunny Isles Beach, FL
33160

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Hours

Monday – Friday
8:30 am – 3:30 pm

 

 

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