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Florida.

Florida separates state-certified contractors from locally registered contractors. DBPR/CILB controls the certified license track; local offices still control permit filing.

County guides
27
Indexed cities
28
State code
FL
Last reviewed
Jul 10, 2026
FAST FACTS

Florida at a glance

Quick-reference card
Licensing authorityFlorida DBPR - Construction Industry Licensing Board
ReciprocityLimited - verify CILB endorsement/reciprocity route
Workers' compensationConstruction: 1+ employee required
Bond ruleFinancial responsibility; local bonds vary
Renewal cycleCertified: 8/31 even years; registered: 8/31 odd years
Continuing education14 hrs / renewal cycle
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State of
FL
· ACTIVE FILE ·
ARTICLE I · STATE AUTHORITY
LICENSING & LOCAL CONTROL
Florida DBPR - Construction Industry Licensing Board
Article I · State Baseline

Licensing sets the baseline. Local offices control the job.

Counties and municipalities run building departments, permit portals, inspections, and many local registration workflows.

Florida separates state-certified contractors from locally registered contractors. DBPR/CILB controls the certified license track; local offices still control permit filing.

Certified licenses renew on the state cycle, while registered licenses and permit desks often point back to county or municipal systems.

Insurance and risk

Construction employers with one or more employees must carry Florida workers' compensation coverage.

Official source · Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board ↗Reviewed · Jul 10, 2026
ARTICLE II · OPERATING FILE
WHAT TO CONFIRM
STATE · COUNTY · CITY
Article II · Operating File

Three checks before work starts.

Use the state authority as the baseline, then confirm the local process before filing.

LICENSE

State authority

Florida separates state-certified contractors from locally registered contractors. DBPR/CILB controls the certified license track; local offices still control permit filing.

AgencyFlorida DBPR - Construction Industry Licensing Board
ReciprocityLimited - verify CILB endorsement/reciprocity route
RenewalCertified: 8/31 even years; registered: 8/31 odd years
PERMITS

Local filing path

Counties and municipalities run building departments, permit portals, inspections, and many local registration workflows.

Before workCertified licenses renew on the state cycle, while registered licenses and permit desks often point back to county or municipal systems.
JurisdictionConfirm city or county
RISK

Insurance and bonds

Construction employers with one or more employees must carry Florida workers' compensation coverage.

Workers' compConstruction: 1+ employee required
BondFinancial responsibility; local bonds vary
Education14 hrs / renewal cycle
ARTICLE III · INDEXED COUNTIES
COUNTIES IN FLORIDA
27 GUIDES
Article III · Browse by County

27 compliance guides in Florida.

Choose a county to find indexed cities, permit offices, and trade-specific requirements.

Alachua CountyOn file
1 files
Bay CountyOn file
1 files
Brevard CountyOn file
1 files
Broward CountyOn file
1 files
Charlotte CountyOn file
1 files
Collier CountyOn file
1 files
Duval CountyOn file
2 files
Escambia CountyOn file
1 files
Flagler CountyOn file
1 files
Hillsborough CountyOn file
1 files
Indian River CountyOn file
1 files
Lee CountyOn file
1 files
Leon CountyOn file
1 files
Manatee CountyOn file
1 files
Martin CountyOn file
1 files
Miami-Dade CountyOn file
1 files
Okaloosa CountyOn file
1 files
Orange CountyOn file
1 files
Osceola CountyOn file
1 files
Palm Beach CountyOn file
1 files
Pasco CountyOn file
1 files
Pinellas CountyOn file
1 files
Sarasota CountyOn file
1 files
Seminole CountyOn file
1 files
St. Johns CountyOn file
1 files
St. Lucie CountyOn file
1 files
Volusia CountyOn file
1 files
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ARTICLE IV · SOURCES
OFFICIAL SOURCE REGISTER
3 PRIMARY AUTHORITIES
Article IV · Sources & Citations

Primary authorities, not secondary summaries.

These official sources were reviewed together on Jul 10, 2026. Confirm with the authority before filing.

Article V · Neighboring States

Working across state lines?

Open the neighboring state file to confirm licensing, reciprocity, and local registration.

AL
Alabama
Open file
GE
Georgia
Open file

Open the file. Choose the county.

Florida compliance guides are public. Start with the county where the work will happen.

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