Maitland Lawn Care License Requirements (2026)

📋 Your checklist

State

1. Limited Certification for Urban Landscape Commercial Fertilizer Application (FDACS)
   Anyone applying commercial fertilizer to lawns or landscapes must hold this certification (requires Green Industries BMP training).
   ⏰ Expires 4 years after issue; 4 hours of CE before recertifying
   Source: Florida Statutes §482.1562 (fertilizer applicator certification)
2. Business name and entity filings (Sunbiz)
   LLCs and corporations file an annual report ($138.75 for an LLC). Using a name other than your legal name? Register it as a fictitious name.
   ⏰ Annual report: May 1 ($400 late fee). Fictitious name: renew every 5 years
   Source: Florida Division of Corporations: File Annual Report · Florida Statutes §865.09 (fictitious name registration)

Local (Maitland / Orange County)

1. City of Maitland Local Business Tax Receipt
   Required for every business entity located in the city, including home-based and holding entities. $154.26 a year plus a $10 to $35 registration fee; $15.43 per licensed professional.
   ⏰ Due September 30. Late: 10% Oct, 15% Nov, 20% Dec, 25% Jan, plus $250 in February
   Source: City of Maitland: Local Business Tax Receipts FAQ
2. Orange County Business Tax Receipt
   The city says you must obtain an Orange County receipt after the Maitland receipt.
   ⏰ Verify the county renewal date with the Orange County Tax Collector
   Source: City of Maitland: Local Business Tax Receipts FAQ