1. Palm Bay-specific tax handling
- State sales tax: 6%. Local jurisdictions in Palm Bay may add their own rate — verify with your local tax assessor.
- Late fees: FL statute Fla. Stat. §687.03 (usury) caps interest on unpaid invoices at 1.5% per month.
2. Standard glazier line items
- Glass material — billed by itemized.
- Labor — billed by hour (~$80 default).
- Disposal of old glass — billed by flat (~$75 default).
3. Payment terms that work in Palm Bay
Net 14 is standard for glaziers. Most glaziers in competitive markets like Palm Bay require a 30% deposit upfront before scheduling work. Accept card and ACH on the invoice itself — Palm Bay customers expect a one-click payment link in their inbox.
4. Licensing & disclosures
Specialty contractor license required in most states for storefront and structural glass.
Metro
Palm Bay
State
FL
Net terms
14 days
Deposit
30%