Hair Salon Permit Requirements in Miami, FL

1. EIN (Employer Identification Number)

   Required if you have employees or operate as an LLC or corporation. Free from the IRS.

   Official government source

   Free·Immediate (online application)

   Free

   Immediate (online application)

1. Florida DBPR Cosmetology Salon License

   Required by Florida law before any cosmetology services (hair cutting, coloring, styling, chemical treatments) can be performed for compensation. Issued by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR), Board of Cosmetology. The salon license is location-specific and must be renewed every 2 years. Must be displayed prominently in the salon.

   Official government source

   $90 total: $50 non-refundable application fee + $40 salon license fee (Rule 61G5-24.005, F.A.C.)·3–6 weeks after submitting application and passing inspection

   $90 total: $50 non-refundable application fee + $40 salon license fee (Rule 61G5-24.005, F.A.C.)

   3–6 weeks after submitting application and passing inspection

2. Florida DBPR Cosmetology Individual License (per cosmetologist)

   Each cosmetologist working in the salon must hold an active Florida Cosmetologist license from DBPR (Board of Cosmetology). Requires a minimum of 1,200 hours of training at a licensed school (a school may certify a student to take the exam after 1,000 actual school hours — s. 477.019, F.S.) and passing the Florida cosmetology examinations (written, computer-based, administered through Pearson VUE). Renewed every 2 years.

   Official government source

   $90 initial ($40 original license fee + $50 exam fee, Rule 61G5-24.002, F.A.C.); $45 biennial renewal·2–4 weeks after passing state exam

   $90 initial ($40 original license fee + $50 exam fee, Rule 61G5-24.002, F.A.C.); $45 biennial renewal

   2–4 weeks after passing state exam

3. Florida Department of Revenue — Sales Tax Registration

   Required to collect Florida's 6% state sales tax (plus local Miami-Dade surtax of 1%) on retail product sales in the salon. Services like haircuts are generally not taxable, but product sales are. Registration is free.

   Official government source

   Free·Immediate (online registration)

   Free

   Immediate (online registration)

1. City of Miami Local Business Tax Receipt (BTR)

   Hair salons operating within City of Miami limits must obtain a Business Tax Receipt before opening, renewed annually by September 30. A City of Miami Certificate of Use is required first, and a Miami-Dade County Local Business Tax Receipt is also required. (Salon and cosmetologist licenses are separate state DBPR requirements.)

   Official government source

   Varies by business classification under the City of Miami fee schedule; no citywide fee range is published on the official BTR page — confirm with the City of Miami at (305) 416-2087·1–2 weeks

   Varies by business classification under the City of Miami fee schedule; no citywide fee range is published on the official BTR page — confirm with the City of Miami at (305) 416-2087

   1–2 weeks

2. City of Miami Certificate of Use (CU)

   A Certificate of Use from the City of Miami is required before operating a salon, confirming the location is properly zoned for personal services. It includes DERM, Fire and Code Enforcement inspections and must be in place before the Business Tax Receipt is issued. Renewed annually by September 30.

   Official government source

   $50 non-refundable application fee, plus inspection/service fees per the City of Miami CU fee schedule (commercial: $313 for the first 2,000 sq ft + $63 per additional 1,000 sq ft)·2–4 weeks after application and inspection

   $50 non-refundable application fee, plus inspection/service fees per the City of Miami CU fee schedule (commercial: $313 for the first 2,000 sq ft + $63 per additional 1,000 sq ft)

   2–4 weeks after application and inspection

3. Building Permit for Salon Buildout (if applicable)

   If you build out or renovate a salon space (plumbing, electrical, wall changes), a City of Miami building permit is required from the Building Department before work begins.

   Official government source

   Varies by scope of construction; see the City of Miami Building Permit Fee Schedule·2–6 weeks

   Varies by scope of construction; see the City of Miami Building Permit Fee Schedule

   2–6 weeks

Official Sources

• Florida DBPR — Cosmetology Salon Licensing
• City of Miami — Local Business Tax Receipt
• City of Miami — Certificate of Use
• Florida Department of Revenue — Sales Tax

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