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Building and Engineering Permitting Online ServicesBuilding and Engineering Permitting Online ServicesSubmit a permit application online, pay your permitting invoices, or search our permitting database.

Search Building and Engineering PermitsSearch our Building and Engineering Permit databaseYou may search through our permit database by business name, owner name, location, and/or contractor.

Development Applications Online ServicesDevelopment Applications Online ServicesSubmit a general or development application online, pay your invoices, or search our application database.

Search Development ApplicationsSearch our Development ApplicationsYou may search through our development applications database by business name, owner name, location, and/or contractor.

Local Tax Receipts
To apply for a business or professional Local Business Tax Receipt, make a selection below.

New applicants must contact the City Business Tax Division at (941) 263-6469

Local Business Tax ReceiptLocal Business Tax ReceiptAn Entity that is doing business within the city must have a local Business Tax Receipt. Use this link to renew a Business Tax Receipt.

Professional Tax ReceiptProfessional Tax ReceiptMost professionals must have a Professional Tax Receipt if a state-issued license is required to perform the occupation (such as a real estate agent, hairdresser, CPA, attorney or doctor, etc.) and the location of the business is within the City limits. Use this link to renew a Professional Business Tax Receipt.

Vendor Business Tax ReceiptVendor Business Tax ReceiptFood Vendors that are operating within the City limits must have a Vendor Tax Receipt for a specific location. Use this link to review requirements or renew a Vendor Tax Receipt.

For changes to an issued tax receipt, please contact the City Business Tax Division at (941) 263-6469.
Code Compliance
If reporting a violation regarding illegal tree removal or unpermitted/unlicensed construction, please call the Code Compliance Division at (941) 263-6417.

File a Code Compliance ComplaintCode Compliance Complaints
Report properties with code violations and/or review existing complaints.

Review code compliance orders and/or submit lien payments.Code Compliance Orders
Review code compliance orders and/or submit lien payments.

Registration of Abandoned and Foreclosed Property
To register or renew your registration of an abandoned or foreclosed property. This allows online registration and allows payment of the registration fee online. Please note that any mortgagee who holds a mortgage on any real properties located within the city, whether its vacant or occupied, shall register with the City’s code compliance division.

Registration of Abandoned and Foreclosed PropertyRegistration of Abandoned and Foreclosed PropertyApplicants will need to submit the information requested in this form along with the initial $250 Registration Fee in order to have the Registration Application processed. Incomplete forms will not be processed and may result in a violation to city code if you fail to register the property.