Pet Sitting Business Permit Requirements in Miami, FL

Complete permit and license guide for starting a pet sitting business in Miami, Miami-Dade County, Florida.

$100 -- $800 1–3 weeks for in-home visiting pet sitting; 4–8 weeks for pet boarding facility (state license required) 5 requirements

Not legal advice. Requirements may change — always verify with your local government authority before applying. Last verified: February 15, 2026.

Miami / Miami-Dade County Requirements

2 requirements

City of Miami Business Tax Receipt (BTR)

Pet sitting businesses operating within Miami city limits must obtain a Business Tax Receipt (BTR) from the City of Miami Finance Department. This applies to in-home visiting pet sitters and boarding operators. Renewed annually.

$100–$300/year1–3 weeks

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Miami-Dade Animal Services — Kennel License (for boarding, as of July 1, 2025)

As of July 1, 2025, Miami-Dade County no longer handles kennel licensing locally — licensing is now handled at the state level by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS). Contact FDACS or the Department of Business and Professional Regulation at 850-410-3800 for current boarding facility license requirements.

$100–$500/year (state-level; varies by facility size)3–6 weeks

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Florida State Requirements

2 requirements

Florida FDACS — Pet Boarding Facility License (as of July 1, 2025)

As of July 1, 2025, Florida consolidated animal facility licensing at the state level through FDACS. Boarding kennels, pet care centers, and animal facilities that previously obtained county licenses must now obtain state licenses. In-home pet sitters who only visit clients' homes are generally not required to obtain this license.

Contact FDACS for current fee schedule3–6 weeks

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Florida — No State Pet Sitter License (visiting only)

Florida does not require a state license for pet sitters who visit clients' homes. Only businesses that board animals at a fixed location need FDACS licensing (as of 2025). Pet sitting services are not subject to Florida sales tax.

No feeN/A

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