Contractor Licensing in Three Lakes CDP, Florida

Who Needs a License

In Florida, a license is required to act as a contractor—defined as any person who undertakes for another the construction, remodeling, alteration, repair, improvement, demolition, or other modification of any building or structure, or any portion thereof. [Fla. Stat. § 489.105] The scope includes residential, commercial, and industrial work unless specifically exempted by statute.

How to Get Licensed

Florida licenses contractors through the Construction Industry Licensing Board under the Department of Business and Professional Regulation. [Fla. Stat. § 489.107]

To become licensed, you must:

1. Meet qualification requirements: Pass the appropriate contractor examination. [Fla. Stat. § 489.111] Specific experience and education prerequisites vary by contractor classification (general, specialty, building trades, etc.). [Fla. Stat. § 489.113]

2. Apply with the state: Submit your application, examination scores, proof of experience, and required documentation to the state licensing authority—not to Three Lakes CDP directly.

3. Obtain a local license or permit: Once you hold a state license, contact the Three Lakes Building Department to determine whether Three Lakes CDP requires local licensing, permits, or registration before conducting work within the municipality.

Local Requirements

Three Lakes CDP is located in Miami-Dade County. Local requirements are governed by the Three Lakes Municipal Code.

Contractors must:
- Check the Three Lakes Municipal Code for any local licensing, permitting, or registration requirements specific to the town
- Obtain necessary building permits from the appropriate local authority before commencing work
- Comply with local zoning and building code amendments that may exceed state minimums

Contact the Three Lakes Building Department for specific local requirements, permit fees, and application procedures.

Exemptions

The following are exempt from Florida contractor licensing requirements:

• Owners of property performing work on their own property (with limitations) [Fla. Stat. § 489.103]
• Employees working under a licensed contractor's direct supervision, provided they do not contract independently [Fla. Stat. § 489.103]
• Certain specialty trades and services as defined in statute [Fla. Stat. § 489.103]

Exemptions do not eliminate local permitting or code compliance requirements. Verify specific exemptions with the Three Lakes Building Department.

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
• Three Lakes Municipal Code

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