Contractor Licensing in Hollywood, Florida

Who Needs a License

Florida regulates construction work through licensure. Under Fla. Stat. § 489.105, a "contractor" is defined as any person who contracts to build, construct, enlarge, alter, repair, improve, move, wreck, or demolish buildings or structures, or to perform work of a construction, remodeling, repair, or maintenance nature.

You need a state license if your work falls within these regulated categories. The scope of licensure is established by Fla. Stat. § 489.113, which specifies qualifications for practice and restrictions on unlicensed work.

How to Get Licensed

State Licensing Process:

1. Apply to the Construction Industry Licensing Board, established under Fla. Stat. § 489.107. The Board issues all Florida contractor licenses.

2. Meet examination requirements per Fla. Stat. § 489.111. You must pass the applicable contractor examination for your trade category.

3. Document your experience and qualifications as required by Fla. Stat. § 489.113. Specific experience hours and educational credentials vary by contractor classification.

4. Submit your application directly to the state Construction Industry Licensing Board with proof of examination passage, experience documentation, and required fees.

Contact the Board through the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) for current application procedures, exam dates, and fee schedules.

Local Requirements

Hollywood is located in Broward County, Florida. Once you obtain your state license, you must also comply with local permitting requirements.

Permits and Local Oversight:

Contact the Hollywood Building Department to pull permits for any work performed in the city. Local amendments and specific code requirements are found in the Hollywood Municipal Code. Review this code for any local licensing amendments, local permit requirements, or restrictions that apply beyond state law.

Broward County may also have overlay requirements depending on the work location and type.

Exemptions

Fla. Stat. § 489.103 exempts certain persons and work from licensure requirements, including:

• Work performed by the property owner on his or her own property (owner-builder exemptions)
• Work performed by certain employees under direct supervision
• Other categories specified in the statute

Review the statute for the full list of exemptions applicable to your situation. Exemptions do not eliminate local permit requirements.

State Licensing Board Contact

Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board (CILB), Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Phone: 850-487-1395
- Website: https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/construction-industry/

References

• Fla. Stat. § 489.103 — Exemptions
• Fla. Stat. § 489.105 — Definitions
• Fla. Stat. § 489.107 — Construction Industry Licensing Board
• Fla. Stat. § 489.111 — Licensure by examination
• Fla. Stat. § 489.113 — Qualifications for practice; restrictions
• Hollywood Municipal Code

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