What permits does a food truck need in Broward County?

• Food truck (mobile food dispensing vehicle) license, full year$347
  Source: DBPR food service fees (checked Oct 19, 2026)

These are the county's amounts for restaurants, take-out, caterers and concession stands, by number of seats. The county schedule does not say which class a food truck is in, so we don't list a food truck amount. Ask the Tax Collector.

• Restaurant, 0-30 seats$45.00
  Source: Broward County business tax receipt categories (PDF) (checked Oct 19, 2026)
• Restaurant, 30-74 seats$90.00
  Source: Broward County business tax receipt categories (PDF) (checked Oct 19, 2026)
• Restaurant, 75-149 seats$135.00
  Source: Broward County business tax receipt categories (PDF) (checked Oct 19, 2026)
• Restaurant, 150 or more seats$150.00
  Source: Broward County business tax receipt categories (PDF) (checked Oct 19, 2026)

• Every business needs one, including home-based businesses and sole owners.Source: Broward County Tax Collector: business tax receipt (checked Oct 19, 2026)
• Most cities in Broward want their own city receipt before you get the county receipt.Source: Broward County Tax Collector: business tax receipt (checked Oct 19, 2026)
• Outside city limits is unincorporated Broward. There, the county says you "must obtain a Certificate of Use before applying".Source: Broward County Tax Collector: business tax receipt (checked Oct 19, 2026)
• The amount depends on the type of business and how many people work there.Source: Broward County Tax Collector: business tax receipt (checked Oct 19, 2026)
• For food businesses, the county schedule lists a DBPR license or an FDACS food permit as a requirement.Source: Broward County business tax receipt categories (PDF) (checked Oct 19, 2026)

• Receipts expire Sep 30. You can renew from Jul 1.Source: Broward County Tax Collector: business tax receipt (checked Oct 19, 2026)
• Late in October: 10% more. November 1–29: 15% more.Source: Broward County Tax Collector: business tax receipt (checked Oct 19, 2026)
• Starting November 30, the Tax Collector also adds a $25 fee.Source: Broward County Tax Collector: business tax receipt (checked Oct 19, 2026)
• December: 20% more plus $25. After December: 25% more plus $25.Source: Broward County Tax Collector: business tax receipt (checked Oct 19, 2026)

• Broward is in DBPR District 2. Food licenses there renew every Dec 1.Source: DBPR food service fees (checked Oct 19, 2026)

• We don't list a Broward tax receipt amount for food trucks. The county schedule doesn't say which class a food truck is in. Ask the Tax Collector.
• We don't list Fort Lauderdale or other city receipt amounts. Ask your city.

Do I need a Broward County business tax receipt for my food truck?

The Tax Collector says every business needs one, including home-based businesses. Most cities want their own receipt first.Source: Broward County Tax Collector: business tax receipt (checked Oct 19, 2026)

When does a Broward business tax receipt expire?

Sep 30. You can renew from Jul 1.Source: Broward County Tax Collector: business tax receipt (checked Oct 19, 2026)

What are the Broward late penalties?

October: 10% more. November 1–29: 15% more. Starting November 30, the Tax Collector also adds a $25 fee. December: 20% more plus $25. After December: 25% more plus $25.Source: Broward County Tax Collector: business tax receipt (checked Oct 19, 2026)

How much is the Broward tax receipt for a food truck?

We can't say. The county lists restaurant amounts by seats, but it doesn't say which class a food truck is in. Ask the Tax Collector.Source: Broward County business tax receipt categories (PDF) (checked Oct 19, 2026)

When does my DBPR food license renew in Broward?

Every Dec 1 (District 2).Source: DBPR food service fees (checked Oct 19, 2026)