​​​​​​​​LOCAL CONTRACTOR LICENSING PREEMPTION​​

​​​​​​​Broward County requires contractors in certain construction trades to have a "Certificate of Competency" which is a construction trade license.  Depending upon the trade, the Certificate of Competency license allows the holder to perform contract work and obtain permits to perform contract work within all of the cities, towns, and municipalities within Broward County.  Contracting without a proper qualified person holding a Certificate of Competency is a violation of Broward County Code of Ordinances​.  Fines can and will be imposed on contractors operating without a Certificate of Competency. For more information about Contracting within Broward County, please visit our Contractors​ page. ​

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New Changes with Florida Senate Bill 1142

The Florida Senate has passed and the Florida State Governor signed Senate Bill 1142 which will extend the preemption deadline within House Bill 735 to July 1, 2025.  House Bill 735 states that specific  "Certificate of Competency" licenses issued by local jurisdictions, including those related to construction occupations, will be prohibited after July 1, 2023.  House Bill 1383 had extended the expiration date to July 1, 2024 and Senate Bill 1142 will now extend it one more year to July 1, 2025. 

NOTE:  You will need to renew your expiring Certificate of Competency affected by Senate Bill 1142 before June 30, 2024.  This includes all contractor Certificate of Competency licenses scheduled to be preempted in House Bill 1383 including Tree Trimmers.  Certificate of Competency licenses not affected by House Bill 735 continue to be on the normal two year renewal schedule.  To verify if your license is up for renewal, please reach out to 954-765-4400 x9876 or email bcsdcl@broward.org​.​

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Florida House Bill 735 on the Certificate of Competency

The Florida Legislature approved House Bill 735, which preempts local occupational licenses to the State of Florida, effective July 1, 2021. House Bill 735 states that occupational licenses issued by local jurisdictions, including those related to construction occupations, will be prohibited after July 1, 2025.  Please see the new extension and changes in Senate Bill 1142.

"A jurisdiction having construction-related licensing requirements before January 1, 2021, can continue to license construction-related occupations until July 1, 2023; however, such licensing requirements cannot be modified, and no additional requirements can be added.

Therefore, between now and June 30, 2023, applicants seeking a new license or renewal for those construction-related specialty licenses will be issued a license or have their prior license renewed with an expiration date of June 30, 2023.  Accordingly, the license fee will be prorated to cover only the licensure period between the date of issuance or renewal and the statutory June 30, 2023, end  date."



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Liquid Petroleum Gas - Class "CLPG", "CLPP", "CLPS", "CLPSI"

Broward County will no longer offer the Liquid Petroleum Gas Certificate of Competency to contractors with the State of Florida changes in House Bill 735.  All cities and municipalities in Broward County will no longer require contractors to carry or show proof of the Broward County Certificate of Competency as of July 1, 2023.  LPG Contractors will be required to carry and show the State of Florida Liquid Petroleum Gas Certificate of Competency (license) only.  



Status of Broward County Certificates of Competency

Contractor License's preempted by Florida House Bill 735 , extended by House Bill 1383 and updated with Senate Bill 1142

​​License Category
​Action
​Status
​Acoustic Ceilings - Class "A"

​Rescinded by the State of Florida HB 735 

Cancelled on 06/30/2025
Alarm System Contractor I and II
Active and NOT affected by HB 735, HB 1383, or SB 1142
​Will remain as a Broward County Certificate of Competency "License"
​Aluminum Specialty - Class "AS"

Active and currently affected by HB 735, HB 1383, or SB 1142​

​Recategorized as Structural Aluminum Screen Contractor​​

​Awning Erection - Class "AE"
​Active and currently affected by HB 735, HB 1383, or SB 1142

​Recategorized as Structural Aluminum Screen Contractor​

​Bridges, Overpasses, Underpasses - Class "B"

Rescinded by the State of Florida HB 735 

Cancelled on 06/30/2025
​Cabinetry - Class "CB"

​Rescinded by the State of Florida HB 735 

Cancelled on 06/30/2025
​Cable Television - Class "1C-D"

​​​Rescinded by the State of Florida HB 735 

Cancelled on 06/30/2025
​Carpentry - Class "CA"

Active and currently affected by HB 735, HB 1383, or SB 1142

Recategorized as Structural Carpentry Specialty Contractor​

Class “A” Air Conditioning Contractor 

Active and NOT​ affected by HB 735, HB 1383 or SB 1142​


​Will remain as a Broward County Certificate of Competency (License)
Class “B” Air Conditioning Contractor 
Active and NOT affected by HB 735, HB 1383 or SB 1142
​​Will remain as a Broward County Certificate of Competency (License)
​Class "C" Air Conditioning Contracotr

Active and currently affected by HB 735, HB 1383 or SB 1142​

​New License Category (not active)​

Class "A" General Building Contractor (aka General Contractor)

Active and currently affected by HB 735, HB 1383, or SB 1142​

Recategorized as General Contractor​​​ Broward County Certificate of Competency (License)

Class "B" General Building Contractor (aka Building Contractor) 
Active and currently affected by HB 735, HB 1383, or SB 1142
​​Recategorized as Building Contractor​​​ Broward County Certificate of Competency (License)
Class "C" Residential Building Contractor (aka Residential Contractor)
Active and currently affected by HB 735, HB 1383, or SB 1142
​​Recategorized as Residental Contractor​​​ Broward County Certificate of Competency (License)
​Clearing and Grading - Class "B"
Rescinded by the State of Florida HB 735 
Cancelled on 06/30/2025
Commercial Pool/Spa Contractor - Class "CPC" 
Active and NOT affected by HB735, HB1383, or SB 1142​
​Will remain as a Broward County Certificate of Competency "License"
​Concrete Driveways, Curbs, Gutters, Driveway Entrances, and Sidewalks - Class "C"
Active and currently affected by HB 735, HB 1383, or SB 1142
​Recategorized as Structural Masonry Specialty Contractor Broward County Certificate of Competency "License"
​Concrete Placing and Finishing - Class "CP"
Active and currently affected by HB 735, HB 1383, or SB 1142
​​Recategorized as Structural Masonry Specialty Contractor Broward County Certificate of Competency "License"
Demolition (Non-explosive) Contractor - Class "D"
Active and NOT affected by HB 735, HB 1383, or SB  1142
​Will remain as a Broward County Certificate of Competency "License"
​Directional Drilling - Class "1A-E"
​Rescinded by the State of Florida HB 735
Cancelled on 06/30/2025
Drywall and Lathing Contractor - Class "DL" 
Active and currently affected by HB 735, HB 1383, or SB 1142
Recategorized as Gypsum Drywall Broward County Certificate of Competency "License"
​Dredging - Class "C"

Rescinded by the State of Florida HB 735
​​Cancelled on 06/30/2025
Electrical Contractor aka Master Electrician
Active and currently affected by HB 735, HB 1383, or SB 1142
Recategorized as Electrical Contractor Broward County Certificate of Competency "License"
​Elevator Installation and Maintenance - Class "E"
Active and currently affected by HB 735, HB 1383, or SB 1142
​Recategorized as Certified Elevator Technician Broward County Certificate of Competency "License"
​Excavation - Class "A"

Rescinded by the State of Florida HB 735 
Cancelled on 06/30/2025
Fabric Awning - Class "AF"
Active and currently affected by HB 735, HB 1383, or SB 1142
R​ecategorized as Structural Aluminum Screen Contractor Broward County Certificate of Competency "License"
​Feeder Distribution Interface Installer - Class "1C-C"
Rescinded by the State of Florida HB 735
Cancelled on 06/30/2025
Fence Erection - Class "F" 

Active and NOT affected by HB 735, HB 1383, or SB  1142​​​

Will remain as a Broward County Certificate of Competency "License"
Finished Carpentry - Class "FC" 
Active and currently affected by HB 735, HB 1383, or SB 1142
Recategorized as Structural Carpentry Specialty Contractor Broward County Certificate of Competency "License"
Flatwork Concrete Specialty Contractor - Class “FWC”
Active and currently affected by HB 735, HB 1383, or SB 1142
Recategorized as Structural Masonry Specialty Contractor Broward County Certificate of Competency "License"
Flooring - Class "FL"
Rescinded by the State of Florida HB 735
Cancelled on 06/30/2025
Fuel Transmission and Distribution Lines - Class “1C-A”
​Rescinded by the State of Florida HB 735
Cancelled on 06/30/2025
Garage Door Category - Class “GD”
Active and currently affected by HB 735, HB 1383, or SB 1142
​Recategorized as Garage Door Installation Specialty Contractor Broward County Certificate of Competency "License"
General Engineered Construction Builder
Rescinded by the State of Florida HB 735
Cancelled on 06/30/2025
Glazing Contractor - Class "G" 
Active and currently affected by HB 735, HB 1383, or SB 1142
Recategorized as Glass and Glazing Specialty Contractor Broward County Certificate of Competency "License"
Gunite Category - Class "GU"
Active and currently affected by HB 735, HB 1383, or SB 1142
Recategorized as Structural Masonry Specialty Contractor Broward County Certificate of Competency "License"
​Heavy Marine - Class "2A"
Active and currently affected by HB 735, HB 1383, or SB 1142
​Recategorized as Marine Specialty Contractor Broward County Certificate of Competency "License"
Insulation Contractor - Class "I" 
Rescinded by the State of Florida HB 735
Cancelled on 06/30/2025
Insulation Journeyman
Active and NOT affected by HB 735, HB 1383, or SB  1142
Will remain as a Broward County Certificate of Competency "License"
Interlocking Brick Pavers - Class “F”
Rescinded by the State of Florida HB 735
Cancelled on 06/30/2025
Irrigation Specialty Contractor 
Active and NOT affected by HB735, HB1383, or SB 1142
​Will remain as a Broward County Certificate of Competency "License"
Jack and Bore Installer - Class “1A-C”
Rescinded by the State of Florida HB 735
Cancelled on 06/30/2025
Light Marine - Class “2C” 
Active and currently affected by HB 735, HB 1383, or SB 1142
​Recategorized as Marine Seawall Work Specialty Contractor Broward County Certificate of Competency "License"
Limited Energy Systems Specialty Contractor (aka Low Voltage) - Class "CLVC" 
Active and NOT affected by HB 735, HB 1383, or SB  1142
​Will remain as a Broward County Certificate of Competency "License"
Limited Energy Systems Specialty Journeyman
Active and NOT affected by HB 735, HB 1383, or SB 1142
Will remain as a Broward County Certificate of Competency "License"
​Liquid Petroleum Gas - Class "CLPG", "CLPP", "CLPS", "CLPSI"
​State of Florida license only by HB 735 after June 30, 2023 and Rescinded by Broward County Code of Ordinances in Chapter 9 - Contractors
Cancelled on 06/30/2023
Maintenance Electrician 
Active and currently affected by HB 735, HB 1383, or SB 1142
​Recategorized as Journeyman Electrician Broward County Certificate of Competency "License"
Major Roads - Class “A”
Rescinded by the State of Florida HB 735
Cancelled on 06/30/2025
Masonry Contractor - Class "M
Active and currently affected by HB 735, HB 1383, or SB 1142
​Recategorized as Structural Masonry Specialty Contractor Broward County Certificate of Competency "License"
Master Plumber 
Active and currently affected by HB 735, HB 1383, or SB 1142
​Recategorized as Plumbing Contractor Broward County Certificate of Competency "License"
Mechanical Contractor 
Active and NOT affected by HB 735, HB 1383, or SB  1142
​Will remain as a Broward County Certificate of Competency "License"
Mechanical Insulation Contractor 
Rescinded by the State of Florida HB 735 
Cancelled on 06/30/2025
Mechanical Journeyman
Active and NOT affected by HB 735, HB 1383, or SB  1142
Will remain as a Broward County Certificate of Competency "License"
Minor Roads - Class “B”
Rescinded by the State of Florida HB 735
Cancelled on 06/30/2025
Miscellaneous Metals Erection - Class "MM" 
Active and currently affected by HB 735, HB 1383, or SB 1142
Recategorized as Structural Steel Work Specialty Contractor Broward County Certificate of Competency "License"
Painting Unlimited - Class "PU" 
Rescinded by the State of Florida HB 735
Cancelled on 06/30/2025
Painting (Interior and Exterior) Contractor - Class "P" 
Rescinded by the State of Florida HB 735
Cancelled on 06/30/2025
Pavers - Class "PV" 
Rescinded by the State of Florida HB 735
Cancelled on 06/30/2025
Pile Driving - Class “D”
Active and currently affected by HB 735, HB 1383, or SB 1142
Recategorized as Marine Pile Driving Specialty Contractor Broward County Certificate of Competency "License"
Pipe Bursting - Class “1A-F”
Rescinded by the State of Florida HB 735 
Cancelled on 06/30/2025
Pipeline Rehabilitation - Class “1A-D”
Rescinded by the State of Florida HB 735 
Cancelled on 06/30/2025
Plant Construction - Class “1B”
Active and currently affected by HB 735, HB 1383, or SB 1142
​Recategorized as Industrial Facility Specialty Contractor Broward County Certificate of Competency "License"
Plastering and Stucco - Class "PS" 
Active and currently affected by HB 735, HB 1383, or SB 1142
​Recategorized as Plaster and Lath Specialty Contractor Broward County Certificate of Competency "License"
Plumbing - Master Plumber

Active and currently affected by HB 735, HB 1383, or SB 1142
Recatorgorized as Plumbing Contractor Broward County Certificate of Competency "License"
Plumbing - Journeyman Plumber
Active and NOT affected by HB 735, HB 1383, or SB  1142
Will remain as a Broward County Certificate of Competency "License"
Pneumatic Control Contractor 
Rescinded by the State of Florida HB 735
Cancelled on 06/30/2025
Residential Interior Remodeling - Class “RIR” 
Rescinded by the State of Florida HB 735
Cancelled on 06/30/2025
Residential Pool/Spa Contractor - Class "RP" 
Active and NOT affected by HB 735, HB 1383, or SB  1142
​Will remain as a Broward County Certificate of Competency "License"
Roof Decks - Class "RD" 
Rescinded by the State of Florida HB 735
Cancelled on 06/30/2025
Roof Painting and Cleaning - Class "RP"
Rescinded by the State of Florida HB 735
Cancelled on 06/30/2025
Roofing Contractor - Class "R" 
Active and NOT affected by HB 735, HB 1383, or SB  1142
​Will remain as a Broward County Certificate of Competency "License"
Rough Carpentry - Class "RC
Active and currently affected by HB 735, HB 1383, or SB 1142
​Recategorized as Structural Carpentry Specialty Contractor Broward County Certificate of Competency "License"
Sandblasting - Class "S" 
Rescinded by the State of Florida HB 735
Cancelled on 06/30/2025
​Screen Enclosures
Active and currently affected by HB 735, HB 1383, or SB 1142
Recategorized as Structural Aluminum Screen Contractor Broward County Certificate of Competency "License"
Sealcoating - Class “D”
Rescinded by the State of Florida HB 735
Cancelled on 06/30/2025
Secondary Utility & Excavation - Class “1A-B”
Rescinded by the State of Florida HB 735
Cancelled on 06/30/2025
Sheet Metal
Active and NOT affected by HB 735, HB 1383, or SB  1142
​Will remain as a Broward County Certificate of Competency "License"
Sheet Metal Journeyman
Active and NOT affected by HB 735, HB 1383, or SB  1142
Will remain as a Broward County Certificate of Competency "License"
​Shutter / Opening Protective - Class "SOP"
Active and currently affected by HB 735, HB 1383, or SB 1142
​​Recategorized as Window and Door Installation Specialty Contractor Broward County Certificate of Competency "License"
Sign Erection (Non-electric) Contractor - Class "SE"
Rescinded by the State of Florida HB 735
Cancelled on 06/30/2025​​
Solar Contractor
Active and NOT affected by HB 735, HB 1383, or SB  1142
​Will remain as a Broward County Certificate of Competency "License"
Steel Reinforcing and Iron - Class "SR"
Active and currently affected by HB 735, HB 1383, or SB 1142
​Recategorized as Structural Pre-Stressed, Precast Concrete Work Specialty Contractor Broward County Certificate of Competency "License"
Striping, Marking, and Signage of Roadways to Include Pavements - Class “E”
Rescinded by the State of Florida HB 735
Cancelled on 06/30/2025
Structural Steel Category - Class "SS" 
Currently affected by HB 735, HB 1383, or SB 1142
Recategorized as Structural Steel Work Specialty Contractor Broward County Certificate of Competency "License"
Swimming Pool/Spa Servicing Contractor - Class "SP" 
Active and NOT affected by HB 735, HB 1383, or SB  1142
​Will remain as a Broward County Certificate of Competency "License"
Terrazzo Category - Class "T"
Active and currently affected by HB 735, HB 1383, or SB 1142
​Recategorized as Structural Masonry Specialty Contractor Broward County Certificate of Competency "License"
​Test and Balance (T&B)
​Rescinded by the State of Florida HB 735 
Cancelled on 06/30/2025
Tile, Marble, and Granite Contractor - Class "TMG
Rescinded by the State of Florida HB 735
Cancelled on 06/30/2025
Transport Assembly Contractor 
Rescinded by the State of Florida HB 735
Cancelled on 06/30/2025
Tree Trimming - Class A and Class B​
Rescinded by the State of Florida HB 735
Cancelled on 06/30/2025
Underground and Aerial Utility Transmission and Distribution Lines - Class “1C-B”
Active and currently affected by HB 735, HB 1383, or SB 1142
Recategorized as Tower Specialty Contractor Broward County Certificate of Competency "License"
Underground Utility & Excavation Contractor - Class “1A-A”
Active and NOT affected by HB735, HB1383, or SB 1142
​Will remain as a Broward County Certificate of Competency "License"
Waterproofing - Class "W" 
Rescinded by the State of Florida HB 735
Cancelled on 06/30/2025
Window and Door Contractor - Class “WD” 
Active and currently affected by HB 735, HB 1383, or SB 1142
​Recategorized as Window and Door Installation Specialty Contractor Broward County Certificate of Competency "License"
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Permitting Questions due to HB735 or HB1383

​For permitting questions and licensing requirements, please use the corresponding links below:

​MUNICIPALITY
​CONTACT NUMBER
​WEBPAGE

BROWARD MUNICIPAL SERVICES DISTRICT​​
Formerly known as Unincorporated Broward County
Phone: 954-765-4400 ext. 1
Building@Broward.org
Building Code Division and Permits
COCONUT CREEK
4800 W. Copans Road, Coconut Creek, FL 33063
​Phone: 954-973-6750
Fax: 954-956-1519
​Building Department
COOPER CITY
9090 S.W. 50 Place, P.O. Box 290910, Cooper City, FL 33329
Phone: 954-434-4300

Building Division
CORAL SPRINGS​​
9550 W. Sample Road, Coral Springs, FL 33065
Phone: 954-344-1000
buildingpermits@coralsprings.gov
Permitting

DANIA BEACH​​
100 W. Dania Beach Blvd., Dania Beach, FL 33004
Phone: 954-924-6805

Building Division
DAVIE
6591 Orange Drive, Davie, FL 33314
Phone: 954-797-1111
Buildingdept@davie-fl.gov
Building Division
DEERFIELD BEACH
150 N.E. Second Ave., Deerfield Beach, FL 33441​​
Phone: 954-480-4250
web.building@deerfield-beach.com
Building Services
FORT LAUDERDALE
100 N. Andrews Ave., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
Phone: 954-828-8000

LauderBuild
HALLANDALE BEACH
400 S. Federal Highway, Hallandale Beach, FL 33009
Phone: 954-457-1489
Building Division Services
HILLSBORO BEACH
1210 Hillsboro Mile, Hillsboro Beach, FL 33062
Phone: 954-592-5057
jhickey@cgasolutions.com
Building Department
HOLLYWOOD
2600 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, FL 33022
Phone: 954-967-4357
Fax: 954-921-3233
Building Division
LAUDERDALE-BY-THE-SEA
4501 Ocean Drive, Lauderdale-By-The-Sea, FL 33308
Phone: 954-640-4215
building@lbts-fl-gov
Building Division
LAUDERDALE LAKES
4300 N.W. 36 St., Lauderdale Lakes, FL 33319
Phone: 954-535-2712
mmnasir@lauderdalelakes.org
Engineering Services
LAUDERHILL
5581 W. Oakland Park Blvd., Lauderhill, FL 33313
Phone: 954-739-0100
ryouse@lauderhill-fl.gov
Building Department
LAZY LAKE
2250 Lazy Lane, Lazy Lake, FL 33305
Phone: Call or Email the Mayor
Contact Email Page
Permitting and Code Enforcement
LIGHTHOUSE POINT
2200 N.E. 38 St., Lighthouse Point, FL 33064
Phone: 954-784-3449
LHPBuilding@lighthousepoint.com
Building and Zoning
MARGATE
5790 Margate Blvd., Margate, FL 33063
Phone: 954-970-3004
Building@margatefl.com
Building Department​
MIRAMAR
2300 Civic Center Place, Miramar, FL 33025
Phone: 954-602-3200
buildingpermitclerks@miramarfl.gov
Building Planning and Zoning
NORTH LAUDERDALE
701 S.W. 71 Ave., North Lauderdale, FL 33068
Phone: 954-724-7069

Community Development
OAKLAND PARK​
3650 N.E. 12 Ave., Oakland Park, FL 33334
Phone: 954-630-4350
building@oaklandparkfl.gov
Building and Permitting Services Division
PARKLAND
6600 University Drive, Parkland, FL 33067
Phone: 954-753-5447
btracy@cityofparkland.org
Development Services
PEMBROKE PARK
3150 S.W. 52 Ave., Pembroke Park, FL 33023
Phone: 754-232-1627

Building Department
PEMBROKE PINES
10100 Pines Blvd., Pembroke Pines, FL 33026
Phone: 954-435-6502
Fax: 954-435-6749
Building Department
PLANTATION​
400 N.W. 73 Ave., Plantation, FL 33317
Phon​e: 954-678-2632
Fax: 954-797-2273
Building Development
POMPANO BEACH
100 W. Atlantic Blvd., Pompano Beach, FL 33060
Phone: 954-786-4669

Building Division
SEA RANCH LAKES
1 Gatehouse Road, Sea Ranch Lakes, FL 33308
Phone: 954-943-5808

Permits
SOUTHWEST RANCHES
6589 S.W. 160 Ave., Southwest Ranches, FL 33331
Phone: 954-434-0008

Building Permitting and Inspections
SUNRISE​
10770 W. Oakland Park Blvd., Sunrise, FL 33351
Phone: 954-572-2354
Fax: 954-572-2357
Building
TAMARAC
7525 N.W. 88 Ave., Tamarac, FL 33321
Phone: 954-597-3420
permit@tamarac.org
Permits and Inspections
WEST PARK
1965 S. State Road 7, West Park, FL 33023
Phone: 954-989-2688 opt. 9 ext. 210
Fax: 954-989-2684
Building Department
WESTON
Weston City Hall
17200 Royal Palm Blvd., Weston, FL 33326
Phone: 954-385-0500
Fax: 954-385-7723
Building Code Services
WILTON MANORS
Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors, FL 33305
Phone: 954-390-2180

Construction and Development Resources


 
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Frequently Asked Questions due to HB735

Frequently asked questions and answers in response to the changed being made with House Bill HB735. If your question is not answered here, please submit it to BCSDCL@broward.org

Q​uestion: If my license categ​ory is being eliminated on July 1, 2023, am I required to obtain another license to perform the same scope of work?
Answer: You will only need to obtain another license if the scope of work requires a building permit. 


Question: Are there any other options for licensing and where can I find information?
Answer: Yes. Broward County and the State of Florida will continue to require and issue contractor licenses for specific scopes of service.  More information can be found on the State of Florida's, Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) website and Broward County's, Building Code, Contractor Licensing website.

Question: Will license renewals be prorated and how?
Answer: Yes. Renewal fees in 2022 will be prorated for the nine months the license will be in effect.

Question: After July 1, 2023, will you need a contractor’s license to obtain a permit?
​Answer: Yes. You will need to have a license issued by Broward County or the State of Florida specific to the category for which a permit is required.

​Question: Does this change mean that all specialty licenses will no longer exist after July 2023? If so, will all specialty contractors go out of business?
Answer: No. There will still be a limited number of specialty licenses issued by Broward County and the State of Florida. View the list of remaining specialty licenses on our webpage. 

​Question: Will permits be needed for work in these categories after July 2023?
Answer: Yes, if the scope of work requires a building permit. House Bill HB735 does not affect building permit requirements. Check with your local municipality where the permit is to be obtained for more information.

Question: What does it mean to be licensed with the State of Florida?
Answer: License by the state means the state approved and issued that license. 
 
Question: What does it mean to be registered with the State of Florida?
Answer: Registered means you have a county-issued license that is substantially equal to the scope of work of a license issued by the state, therefore you must register this license with the state as defined in 489.105(3)(a) - (o) and (q) or authorized in s. 489.1455(1).

​Question: Who should I contact to register my license with the State of Florida?
​Answer: You should contact the Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) online at myfloridalicense.com or call 850-487-1395.

​​Question: What happens if my permit does not obtain a final inspection approval and expires after July 1, 2023?
​Answer: The permit must be reissued and can only be reissued to licensed contractors. Check with the municipality where the permit was obtained for specific requirements.

Question: How will I know which municipality requires permits for projects using affected specialty licenses and which does not?
​Answer: You must contact the municipality’s / building department where the work is being performed for their permit requirements.​​