HVAC Licensing in Citrus Park CDP, Florida

Who Needs a License

Any person who installs, maintains, repairs, or alters air conditioning, heating, and refrigeration systems in Citrus Park CDP must hold an active Florida HVAC license. Under Fla. Stat. § 489.105, an "air conditioning contractor" is defined as a person who engages in the business of installing, maintaining, or repairing air conditioning systems. The work is regulated by the state and requires licensure before performing any such work in Hillsborough County, where Citrus Park CDP is located.

How to Get Licensed

Licensing is issued by the Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board under authority of Fla. Stat. § 489.107. To become licensed as an HVAC contractor:

  1. Meet qualifications under Fla. Stat. § 489.113, which requires proof of:
  2. Four years of experience in HVAC work in the five years immediately preceding application, OR
  3. Completion of an accredited trade school program plus three years of experience, OR

  4. Equivalent combination of education and experience

  5. Pass the state exam administered by the Construction Industry Licensing Board. The exam tests knowledge of HVAC installation, maintenance, repair, and Florida building codes.

  6. Submit your application to the Construction Industry Licensing Board with proof of experience, education, and exam passage.

  7. Pay applicable fees and maintain your license through continuing education requirements set by state law.

Contact the Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board for current application procedures, exam schedules, and fees.

Local Requirements

Citrus Park CDP is an unincorporated community in Hillsborough County. HVAC work in Citrus Park is subject to county permitting and code requirements.

Permit requirements: Contact the Hillsborough County Building Department to obtain the required work permit before beginning any HVAC installation, maintenance, or repair project. You will need to present your active Florida HVAC license at permit issuance.

Local amendments and additional county-specific requirements may apply. Review the Citrus Park Municipal Code for any local ordinances governing HVAC work, licensing, or contractor registration.

Exemptions

Fla. Stat. § 489.103 exempts certain work from licensing requirements:
- Emergency repairs necessary to protect life or property (though follow-up permanent repairs require a licensed contractor)
- Work performed by a property owner on his or her own single-family residential property (not for compensation)
- Work performed by employees of licensed contractors under direct supervision

Guaranteed energy and water savings performance contracting is permitted under Fla. Stat. § 489.145, provided the contractor holds the appropriate license.

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

The law belongs to the people. Georgia v. Public.Resource.Org, 590 U.S. (2020)