To obtain a business tax receipt to operate a business in Okeechobee County you may pick up an application at

Community Development Department
1700 NW 9th Avenue, Suite A
Okeechobee, FL  34972
Phone:  (863) 763-5548
Email:  planning@co.okeechobee.fl.us

Business Tax Receipt

Formerly known as Occupational License

Click here to open or download the Business Tax Receipt Application. 

For home businesses, please also compete the Affidavit of Compliance Regarding Home Business. 

A building inspection may be required by the Building Department and Fire Rescue Department. An inspection may also be required from the Health Department.  

Once the application has been completed and approved, you pay for the business tax receipt at the Okeechobee County Tax Collector's Office.

To RENEW your Business Tax Receipt, please contact the Okeechobee County Tax Collector's Office for payment options.