General Information & Requirements
New Applicants
- All applications for new businesses must be approved by our Planning and Zoning Division, and must meet all applicable building and zoning requirements before a new business tax receipt (BTR) will be issued.
- All applicants must pay a $50 application fee to cover administration costs in addition to the fee for their BTR.
- All businesses must acquire and show proof of their current Pasco County BTR, and any required state licenses upon application and before approval.
- All businesses within the incorporated city limits of New Port Richey must obtain a City BTR before beginning to operate.
- Applicants opening a new business after April 1 of any year will pay half of the fee for the remainder of the year, along with the $50 application fee.
- Please note that incomplete applications will be returned to the applicant for completion or enclosure of any missing information.
Renewal of Existing Tax Receipt
- All BTRs expire September 30 of each year, and are renewable for the upcoming license year anytime after August 1.
- All BTR renewal applicants are required to have current copies of their Pasco County tax receipt, as well as any and all State of Florida licensing before a renewal can be processed and payment can be accepted. If all required paperwork is not included with the renewal, the renewal (and payment, if enclosed) will be returned within 24 hours.
- If a BTR is not renewed by September 30, the applicant will be charged a 10% penalty for the first month and a 5% penalty for each month following, to a maximum of 25% of the license fee, in accordance with Florida Statute 205.053.
- If a BTR is not renewed or obtained within 120 days, the applicant is subject to a $250 penalty fee (Florida Statute 205.053), as well as a Code Enforcement citation of $500, and any additional court costs and fees (City Code Article IV Section 22-32).
- Please note that incomplete renewals will be returned. Any returned renewals will need to be completed in full (or missing documents enclosed) before payment can be accepted and the business tax is renewed.
How to Apply
Please fill out the New Business Application Forms and return all items, along with the $50 application fee and a copy of the owner’s or manager’s driver’s license to our office at:
City of New Port Richey
Attn: Business Taxes
5919 Main St.
New Port Richey, FL 34652