Alcoholic Beverage Permits are required to sell alcoholic beverages at a restaurant, bar, or other business
You will need an Alcoholic Beverage Permit to sell alcoholic beverages at a restaurant, bar or other business. If your location meets all normal requirements of the Land Development Code with the exception of the proximity requirements, you can apply for a waiver from our zoning unit.
Things to consider
- You need to meet all requirements listed on the submittal checklist
- We will not accept incomplete applications
- For questions, please email zoninghelp@hcfl.gov
- A hearing with the Land Use Hearing Officer (LUHO) is required after the application is submitted
- The application deadlines for the hearings are listed in the LUHO hearing schedule
- If you do not need a waiver visit the Conditional Uses & Administrative Waivers page
Application
- Special Use Alcoholic Beverage Permit Waiver Required - Fillable (PDF)
- Special Use Alcoholic Beverage Permit Waiver Required - Printable (PDF)
How to submit a Zoning form or application
- Download - download and complete your desired application or form
- Fillable versions of the application/form may not work with some browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Microsoft Edge, etc.). If you have issues with the PDF, do one of the following:
- Download the form to your computer and open it up with a PDF viewer, such as Adobe Acrobat Reader
- Download the printable version of the form, print it, and fill out by hand
- Ensure that you have all required files labeled with the Folio number
- Files must be in PDF format with a minimum resolution of 300 dpi
- Fillable versions of the application/form may not work with some browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Microsoft Edge, etc.). If you have issues with the PDF, do one of the following:
- Submit - submit your files
- If the total size of your files is under 25 MB, email them to ZoningIntake-DSD@HCFL.gov
- If the total size of your files is greater than 25 MB or you have difficulty sending them via email, upload the documents here using the following tips:
- If you need assistance creating with this process, visit the Digital Drop-Off page
- Pay - Once payment is received, your application will be assigned to a planner for review. You will also receive your required letter of notice, HOA mailing list and instructions about how to proceed with mailing your notice. Mailing deadlines and delivery of electronic delivery of proof of mailing will also be provided.
Resources
Questions?
Email ZoningHelp@HCFL.gov or call (813) 272-5600.