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1. What is a Business Tax Receipt?

A Business Tax Receipt (BTR) is a certificate that allows businesses and professions, physically located or doing business within the Town of Jupiter corporate limits, to operate a business in the Town of Jupiter.

2. Should I go to Palm Beach County first?

All businesses located within the Town Limits will need to apply with the Town of Jupiter BEFORE going to Palm Beach County. You will attach the Town's issued Business Tax to the PBC application for approval. Link to PBC Business Tax Receipts

3. When will I receive my Business Tax Receipt in the mail?

We no longer mail out licenses. You may receive your license in two ways.

1. You may come into to the Business Tax Receipt office at Town Hall and we will print out a copy for you.
2. Print your own license in the Jupiter Community Development System portal by clicking on the license, then the print option will be available under Attachment Details.

4. How do I create my Jupiter Community Development System Account?

To setup your account is a two-step process. You will need a valid email address.

1. You must first create your JCDS account and submit it for approval. The approval process may take anywhere from 24-48 hours. (Please Note: If BTR has provided you with login information do not create another account.


2. Once you receive an e-mail confirming that your account has been approved you may then apply for your business tax registration(s).

For more detailed instructions on creating an account please follow this guide.

This is for creating a new account for the Jupiter Community Development Portal, this does not register your business, renew your business tax receipt or apply you for a new business tax receipts. It is only to create an account.

5. When does my Business Tax Receipt expire?

All business tax receipts expire September 30th. Renewal season begins July 1st through Sept 30th. Late fees are assessed beginning October 1st at 10% and increase 5% on a monthly basis until January.

6. Do I have to renew my Business Tax Receipt?

Each year, every business owner/professional is required to renew their business tax receipt by September 30th. This is a State of Florida Statute and is required by all businesses and professionals.

7. I already have a Business Tax Receipt. How do I renew it?

Please use this guide to renew your Business Tax Receipt on the Jupiter Community Development System portal.

8. I'm not seeing all my licenses under the same email log in?

• FIX: This needs to be addressed on an individual basis.  Please email or call us at (561) 741-2318 with this information:  email address, business name, business address, any licensed individual that work for them that the business will be renewing 

9. I don't want to renew online, I don't have access to a computer or I just want to pay by check.

We understand, however we must process business through the Jupiter Community Development System. Please stop by Town Hall (210 Military Trail) between the hours of 8:00 am - 4:00 pm and we will be happy to help you with your account.