The City of Port St. Lucie issues a tax receipt, not a license to perform non-regulated trades. Further understand that the issuance of a Business Tax Receipt only allows for casual, minor, or inconsequential work (i.e. painting, trim, etc.) Tax classifications and fees are imposed for each service provided, there is no classification specifically identified as handyman, property preservation, repairs, or maintenance services.
The below examples are not an all-inclusive list:
Non-Regulated |
Regulated |
Painting
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Install Wiring
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Trim Carpentry
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Replace Switches or Receptacles
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Repair or replace Gutters and Downspout
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Install Light Fixtures, ceiling fans, water lines, plumbing fixtures
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Caulking, pressure washing, installation of cabinets, countertops, pavers, debris removal
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Replace/Repair A/C Units, recharge refrigerant, irrigation/sprinkler systems, replace, install or repair roofs
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Lock changes, Repair or replace shelving, wallpaper, replace tank floaters, window a/c unit
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Change out windows, garage doors, or exterior doors
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Flooring
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City of Port St. Lucie Phased Out Licenses |
State of Florida (DBPR) Required License – Please contact DBPR for Licensure |
Aluminum Structure
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General, Building, Residential, Specialty Structure Contractor (FAC 61G4-15.015)
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Carpentry/Carpentry Finish
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No license required for trim carpentry.
For general carpentry; General, Building, or Residential.
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Child Safety Barrier
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Pool Contractor, General, Building (commercial and residential) Residential (1&2 Family dwelling). Specialty Structure (aluminum & vinyl only)
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Concrete
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General, Building or Residential Contractor.
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Demolition
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General, Building, Residential, Demolition Specialty Contractor (FAC 61G4-15.038)
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Drywall
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General, Building, Residential, Specialty Drywall Contractor (FAC 61G4-15.017)
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Fence Installation
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General, Building, Residential
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Garage Door Installation
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General, Building, Residential, Specialty Structure Contractor (FAC 61G4-15.015)
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Glass & Glazing
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General, Building, Residential, Specialty Glass & Glazing (FAC 61G4-15.018)
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Hurricane Shutters/Awnings
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General, Building, Residential, Specialty Structure Contractor (FAC 61G4-15.015)
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Irrigation
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Plumbing, Specialty Irrigation Contractor (FAC 61G4-15.003)
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Lath
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No License is required. FS 489.117(a)
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Marine Contractor
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General, Building, Residential, and Specialty Marine Contractor
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Masonry
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General, Building, or Residential.
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Plaster & Stucco
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No License is required. FS 489.117(a)
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Sheet Metal
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Sheet Metal Specialty, Mechanical
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Windows & Doors
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General, Building, Residential, Specialty Glazing Contractor, Specialty Structure Contractor (FAC 61G4-15.015)
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Signs, non-electrical
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General, Building Contractor
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Solar
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Solar Contractor, Plumbing Contractor and Electrical Contractor
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Structural Steel
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General, Building, Residential.
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1. Register the business name/entity
Contact the Department of State Division of Corporation
www.sunbiz.org | 850-245-6058
2. Federal Employer Identification Number
Contact the IRS
IRS.gov | 800-829-4933
3. Sales Tax and Use
Contact the Department of Revenue
www.floridarevenue.com | 772-429-2900
4. City Business Tax Receipt (formerly Occupational License)
Apply for the City of Port St. Lucie Business Tax Receipt
772-344-4356
5. County Business Tax Receipt (formerly Occupational License)
Apply for the St. Lucie County Tax Collector's Business Tax Receipt
www.tcslc.com | 772-462-1650
6. Tangible Personal Tax
Contact St. Lucie County Property Appraisers Office
www.paslc.org | 772-460-3340