Largo
Building Division: A One-Stop Shop
Can
I run a business from my home? Do I need a building permit when I am
doing work inside my house? What fees do I need to pay to open a
business in Largo? These questions and more can be answered by going
to one site. The City of Largo Building Division is the one-stop
location for building, permitting and licensing. The Division
coordinates all site plan reviews, processes permit applications and
manages the local business tax receipt program, formerly known as the
occupational licensing program. If you are considering opening a
business in Largo, or if you're thinking of building or adding to
your home or business, the City of Largo Building Division is there
to help you through the process.
How
to start a business in Largo?
One
of the first things that a potential Largo business owner should do
after
checking the land use of the property and downloading a copy of
Largo's
Demographic Profile, is a read over the New
Business Information Guide. This guide describes the various
division functions and assists new business owners in navigating
city, county and state requirements. For example, did you know that
the Florida Division of
Corporations requires all businesses to be registered in order to
conduct business in the State of Florida? Or that some state licenses
require a business location prior to approval? Many people are not
familiar with the ins and outs of starting a business, and this guide
is way to alleviate some of the first time business owner stress.
Some
important information available on the Building Division website
include:
Top
10 Code Enforcement Commonly Asked Questions
Homeowner's
Frequently Asked Questions about Building Permits
Building
Permit Application
City
of Largo Code of Ordinances
Building
Permit Fee Schedule
How
to Obtain Permits for the Following:
Residential
Pools
Fences
Sheds
Trees
Windows
For
more information on starting a business in Largo visit the Building
Division website by clicking here.
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