Resources
Business Resource Guides
Many business services are handled by The City of St. Petersburg. The City Resources list below link to information on different city departments, programs, services and other resources for businesses.
Business Tax
Online service to apply or renew a Business Tax Certificate with the City
Doing Business with the City of St Petersburg
Guide to understanding city procurement procedures, business registration
Economic Development
Business incentive programs, business attraction & retention, city statistics, development updates, redevelopment areas, and business climate
Development Review Services
Zoning, parking requirements, signage and land development regulations for businesses opening a physical location
Construction Services & Permitting
Permitting information & resources, building codes, building guides & checklists, impact fees
Engineering and Capital Improvements
Public project status reports, drainage and sidewalks, requests for qualifications
Mayor’s Action Center
Connection to City Hall, information requests, service requests
Water Resources
Conservation tips, water quality reports and other information
Grease Management
Grease traps, grease disposal, and registered hauler services; restaurant requirements
Utility Bill Services
Pay your water utility bill online; payment arrangements, sanitation and other utility information
City Sanitation
Commercial containers, collection services, and commercial accounts
Chemical and Hazardous Waste Collection
How to properly dispose of chemical and hazardous waste products, a Pinellas County service
Recycling Program
Recycling zones, collection schedules and guides
Green Programs
LED standards, energy conservation, water conservation
St. Petersburg Police Department Business Programs
Active shooter planning and prevention, CPTED crime prevention through environmental design program, commercial security surveys, and other programs
St. Petersburg Fire & Rescue
Specialized services for the business community – plan exams, inspections and top codes violation list
Homeless Service Assistance
Give a Hand Up, not a Hand Out brochure on service providers and where to report a violation
Hurricane Preparation
Business disaster preparedness – critical planning steps for before, during and after a storm
The Greenhouse serves to provide small businesses with up-to-date information and resources related to COVID-19. Please visit stpetegreenhouse.com/covid for full updates.
The Greenhouse remains committed to providing quality service during the evolving nature of COVID-19, including the delivery of technology-based learning opportunities. Virtual learning pathways are under development to facilitate and guide the entrepreneur’s learning experience. Select your appropriate pathway and browse our recorded workshop library at stpetegreenhouse.com/ondemand
The St. Pete Small Business Map displays self-identified local small businesses that operate in St. Petersburg for customers to easily find offers and services at the places they love and discover new favorite local places. Local businesses in St. Pete are invited to add their listing! Visit stpetegreenhouse.com/smallbizmap
The Greenhouse’s Knowledge Center is powered by Startup Space and provides a database of local guides and checklists. The resources provide information on what you need to know to start your business.
SCORE for All is a friend of the Greenhouse and empowers all entrepreneurs to succeed.
Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Entrepreneurs (AANHPI)
The Greenhouse has complied a list of sites with resources & small-business funding opportunities for LGBTQ+ Entrepreneurs.
Resources and support for Veterans who are starting or continuing their journey of owning a business.
Boots to Business – offered at MacDill Air Force Base
Entrepreneur Ecosystem Resource Compass
Starting up isn’t easy. Fortunately, you’re not alone! The Greenhouse’s Resource Compass, powered by Startup Space, is designed to help you make the right connections. Use the tool to filter organizations, services and resources and discover the ones that are uniquely positioned to help you start, scale and sustain your venture.