Contractor Licensing in Progress Village CDP, Florida

Who Needs a License

Florida law requires licensing for individuals and entities performing construction work as a "contractor." Under Fla. Stat. § 489.105, a contractor is defined as any person who undertakes to or offers to construct, repair, alter, or improve any building or structure. Work that materially affects the structural integrity, safety, or use of a building requires state licensure.

The Construction Industry Licensing Board (CILB), established under Fla. Stat. § 489.107, regulates contractor licenses and enforces licensing requirements statewide, including in Progress Village CDP.

How to Get Licensed

Step 1: Determine Your License Category
Florida offers multiple contractor license classes. Identify which class matches your work scope under Fla. Stat. § 489.105.

Step 2: Meet Qualifications
Under Fla. Stat. § 489.113, you must demonstrate:
- Four years of verifiable work experience in the trade within the ten years preceding application, OR
- An acceptable combination of education and work experience, OR
- Passage of an examination without the experience requirement (subject to board rules)

Step 3: Pass the Examination
Fla. Stat. § 489.111 requires licensure by examination. You must pass the Florida Contractor's Exam covering your license class. Register through the CILB at www.myfloridalicense.com.

Step 4: Apply with the State
Submit your application, proof of experience, exam results, and applicable fees to the Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) through the online licensing portal.

Step 5: Obtain Local Permits
Once licensed at the state level, you must pull permits for specific work projects through the appropriate local authority.

Local Requirements

Progress Village CDP is located in Hillsborough County, Florida. Building permits and contractor compliance are governed by the Progress Village Municipal Code, which you can review at https://library.municode.com/fl/progress-village-cdp-florida.

Contact the Progress Village Building Department or Hillsborough County Building & Development Services to:
- Pull permits before commencing work
- Verify any local licensing amendments or additional requirements beyond state law
- Confirm inspection schedules

Check the municipal code for any local restrictions, bonding requirements, or additional contractor qualifications specific to Progress Village CDP.

Exemptions

Under Fla. Stat. § 489.103, the following are exempt from state contractor licensing:
- Owners performing work on their own property (owner-builders), with limitations
- Employees working under a licensed contractor's direct supervision
- Certain utility companies and government entities
- Specific trade professionals (electricians, plumbers, air conditioning contractors) regulated under separate licensing boards

Exemptions are narrowly construed. Review Fla. Stat. § 489.103 carefully to confirm your work qualifies.

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)