We issue licenses and permits for several industries in Broward County. County regulations ensure a fair, safe and competitive marketplace, establish your rights and responsibilities when conducting business with them and also outline how to become a licensee. Select an industry for details.
We regulate chauffeurs that drive taxicabs, luxury sedans, stretch limousines, transport vans,
and paratransit service vehicles in Broward County as detailed in Chapter 22-½ of the Broward County Code of Ordinances. These drivers must register as a Chauffeur.The Kosher Food Ordinance requires any individual or business that prepares, distributes, sells or exposes for sale any food represented to be “Kosher” or “Kosher for Passover” must have a reasonable basis to believe it is Kosher according to dietary restrictions.
Effective August 20, 2018, licensing and enforcement services provided by Broward County’s Trauma Management Services have moved to Broward County’s Environmental and Consumer Protection Division located at Government Center West (GCW), 1 North University Drive in Plantation. The hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 8AM-4PM.
We regulate local household moving companies, requiring individuals and companies located in Broward County to register annually for a license to engage in local moves, as detailed in
Chapter 20-176.90 of the Broward County Code of Ordinances.
On October 14, 2014, the Broward County Board of County Commissioners enacted a new ordinance regulating companies that tow or immobilize motor vehicles in Broward County. The ordinance had an effective date of April 1, 2015.
We regulate all for-hire vehicles operating in Broward County, including taxicabs, luxury sedans, luxury limousines transport vans (vehicles holding up to 19 passengers) and transportation network companies (TNCs) as outlined in
Chapter 22 ½ of the Broward County Code of Ordinances. Link to list of
Broward County Permitted Taxis.
