Orange County, Florida
Apopka business websites
Websites for Apopka service businesses.
Getting licensed in Apopka
Apopka requires both a City and an Orange County Business Tax Receipt. City applications are online only through OpenGov, with a $10 application fee on top of the tax, and renewals are due September 30.
Home-based applications usually clear in 3 to 5 business days. Commercial locations wait for Building and Fire inspections, and the space has to be ready to open.
Since July 1, 2024, Apopka no longer mails renewal invoices or takes paper applications, so set a reminder before September 30; unrenewed receipts show a late penalty on the portal from October 1. Payments can also be made in person at City Hall, 120 E. Main Street.
Apopka contractors register with the City and keep a workers' compensation certificate on file naming the City as holder (or an approved exemption). The name on the license and the insurance certificate must match, which is worth mirroring on your website.
Apopka trades
- Handyman Apopka has its own Handyman Affidavit for the receipt. Be clear on your site about which jobs need a licensed contractor.
- HVAC Apopka registers contractors who hold a state license and an Orange County competency license. Show both.
- Pool service Mobile businesses file under Apopka's home-based application. List your service area in northwest Orange County.
- Pressure washing Another mobile trade that files as home-based. Add before-and-after photos and a quote form.
Apopka designs
Designs for mobile and home-service trades.
Local Family BusinessFriendly layout for handymen.
Air & ComfortA/C repair and maintenance plans.
Coastal PremiumBright blues for pool routes.
Quote-First LandingQuote-first for pressure washers.Pretend businesses in the previews.
Northwest Orange County
Apopka, Wekiva Springs, Errol Estates, Plymouth and Zellwood.
Inland storms
Inland Orange County gets tropical wind and heavy rain. Tree, roof and A/C calls rise afterward.
City and Orange County
Where to apply.
- Business tax receipts
- City receipt in OpenGov, then Orange County. City of Apopka · Orange County Tax Collector
- Contractor registration
- State license plus Orange County competency. City of Apopka
- License check
- Look up state licenses on DBPR. Florida DBPR
Chamber of commerce
Apopka's area chamber; no affiliation.
Apopka FAQ
Do I need both City and County receipts?
Yes. Apopka says all businesses need both.
How long does a home-based receipt take?
Usually 3 to 5 business days.
How long are building permits good for?
180 days from issue, or 90 days after the last approved inspection.
What happens before a commercial receipt is issued?
The Building Division and Fire Department inspect the location, and it has to be set up and ready to open.
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