Let's be neighbors
Love our community as much as we do? Join us!
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Businesses
The city of Forest Acres understands that local businesses are a vital part of the economy and character of our community. Residents and tourists alike are drawn by our unique mix of independent shops and eateries. And, our streamlined licensing and permitting system and nimble staff make it easy to access the resources you need to grow an existing business – or start a new one.
Let’s do business.
Apply for business licenses and access guidelines for at-home businesses.
A tax that works for Forest Acres
Learn about the 2% Hospitality Tax that supports community projects and smart growth.
Permits & Applications
The legal forms you need to advertise and grow.
Planning & Zoning
The forms you need to plan and build safely and legally.
Learn More About Forest Acres
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Discover our rich past
Our story began in 1749 and is still beautifully written daily.
Learn about our historyTop-rated public schools
We understand the importance of education and are proud to support and nurture a top-rated public school system.
See our schoolsBuild a bright future
More than a vision to create a great community in which to live, work, and enjoy, a real, viable, working plan.
View our strategic planEat. Shop. Learn. Enjoy.
From local eateries and independent shops to art, history and playing in the great outdoors, Forest Acres is simply made for enjoyment.
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