Does landlord need a business license to rental apt in Florida

[Tom Tran]

Hello,

I received a letter from Osceola county stating that I need to get a State license to rent a 13 units apartment building in Osceola county for long term tenants. I called the State licensing dept and they said I do have to get a Business licence under hotel --> nontransient tenant license. Is anyone else having to do this for renting apt building? I did not have to this in others county in Florida is this specific to Osceola? What is the cost associated to the license yearly, any ideas? I applied for the license which cost $117.50, and will have to pay a small fees to do the transfer with the county, but I am hoping not have to pay sales taxes, etc.

thanks, Tom.