Contractor Licensing in Tamiami CDP, Florida

Who Needs a License

Florida law requires licensure for individuals performing construction work that meets the statutory definition of "construction." Under Fla. Stat. § 489.105, construction includes work involving the erection, installation, alteration, repair, improvement, moving, wrecking, or demolition of any building, structure, or other improvement to real property, when the cost exceeds $2,300 (or $1,100 for residential swimming pools).

The specific classification of contractor you need depends on the scope of work. State law recognizes multiple contractor classes, and the work you perform determines which license applies to you.

How to Get Licensed

Florida issues contractor licenses through the Construction Industry Licensing Board under authority of Fla. Stat. § 489.107.

To obtain a license, you must:

1. Meet qualifications under Fla. Stat. § 489.113, which include:
2. A combination of documented experience and formal education in construction

3. Passing an examination specific to your contractor classification

4. Apply for licensure by examination under Fla. Stat. § 489.111 through the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR)

5. Pass the required exam, which tests knowledge of Florida's construction laws, building codes, and trade-specific practices

6. Provide proof of financial responsibility, workers' compensation insurance, and other statutory requirements

Submit your application directly to the DBPR at the state level, not to Tamiami CDP. The state board processes all contractor license applications.

Local Requirements

Tamiami CDP is located in Miami-Dade County. Once licensed by the state, you must comply with local permitting and code requirements when working in Tamiami.

Permits: Contact the Tamiami Building Department or the applicable Miami-Dade County building authority to pull construction permits for work in Tamiami CDP.

Local Code: The Tamiami Municipal Code applies to construction activity within the town. Review the Tamiami Municipal Code for local amendments, permit procedures, and construction standards that supplement state law.

Exemptions

Fla. Stat. § 489.103 exempts certain work and individuals from state licensing requirements, including:

• Work performed by a property owner on their own property (with limitations)
• Certain maintenance and repair work below statutory thresholds
• Work performed by employees of licensed contractors under direct supervision
• Work by persons in certain professions or trades not classified as construction

Verify your specific work against the statute to confirm whether an exemption applies.

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
• Tamiami Municipal Code

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