Firework Peddlers
The City of Longwood is accepting applications for the 2011-2012 Business Tax Receipt July 1, 2011 between 8:00 am and 11:30 am.
NO LOITERING OR CAMPING IS ALLOWED
You may pick up the Fireworks Peddler 2011-2012 application in person at 155 W. Warren Ave., Longwood, FL 32750, or download an application by clicking here.
The Firework office procedures are available in our office or you can click here for a copy.
Business Tax Receipts
To conduct business in the City of Longwood, all businesses must obtain an local business tax receipt issued by Financial Services. This is a tax for the privilege of engaging in business, trade, or occupation within our City.
Requirements and fees for obtaining a local business tax receipt vary. If your business requires State licensing, please provide a copy of this license when obtaining your business tax receipt in Longwood. Additionally, the City is able to issue a county business tax receipt. For details on this process, please email us or call (407) 260-3442.
The Director of Financial Services maintains a complete listing of all businesses in the city limits of Longwood and can answer inquiries regarding these businesses. Any complaints concerning business practices, however, should be addressed, if they are licensed by the state, to the board that regulates them. For all other businesses please contact the Better Business Bureau at (407) 621-3300 or you may visit their web site at www.bbb.org.
Licensing
To apply for a local business tax receipt visit the Financial Services Department, located at 155 West Warren Avenue.
Click to download the application for the local business tax receipt (both home and commercial) in Portable Document Format (pdf).
Please mail or hand deliver your application to the above address. At this time we do not accept electronic transmission of the application.
We accept checks, cash, or money orders for payment.
If your business is located in a commercial location, please complete the night responder form which is given to public safety so they can contact you after hours if needed.
You may contact us with any questions concerning your business at (407) 260-3442.
Home Occupation Regulations & Handyman Notice
If your business is located within your home, please read Home Occupation Regulations.
If you are a handyman, please read and submit the Handyman Notice with your application.
If you are a new owner or have a new business name and need to transfer your existing business tax receipt with the City of Longwood click here.