Contractor Licensing in Atlantis city, Florida

Who Needs a License

In Florida, any person who contracts to construct, repair, alter, or improve buildings, structures, or other improvements to real property must hold a valid state contractor's license, unless exempt.[^1] The work is regulated under three main license categories: General Contractor, Specialty Contractor, and Registered Contractor. The specific trade determines which license class applies.[^1]

How to Get Licensed

State Licensing Process:

1. Determine your license class based on the type of contracting work you perform.[^1]

2. Meet qualification requirements, which include:

3. Four years of experience in the trade as a supervising employee, or equivalent education and experience combination[^2]
4. Proof of workers' compensation insurance or exemption[^2]

5. A passing score on the Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board examination[^3]

6. Apply through the Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board (CILB), the state agency that issues all contractor licenses.[^1][^4] You must submit your application, examination fee, and proof of qualifications to the CILB.

7. Pass the state examination covering Florida Statutes § 489 and construction law.[^3]

8. Receive your state license upon approval.

The CILB is the sole authority for state-level contractor licensure in Florida.[^1]

Local Requirements

Atlantis city Building Department:

Before beginning work in Atlantis, you must pull a permit from the Atlantis city Building Department. Contact the Building Department for specific permit requirements and local application procedures.

Local Code:

Atlantis is governed by the Atlantis Municipal Code. Review the Atlantis Municipal Code for any local amendments, additional contractor requirements, or permitting procedures that may exceed state law.

Palm Beach County may also have overlay requirements; confirm with the Atlantis Building Department which jurisdiction's permit process applies to your project location.

Exemptions

The following are exempt from state licensing requirements:[^5]

• A property owner performing work on their own property (except that a corporation or partnership may not claim this exemption)
• Work performed by employees of a licensed contractor under the contractor's direct supervision
• Work on single-family residential property by the owner
• Certain ministerial or clerical acts
• Specific trades listed in Fla. Stat. § 489.103, such as certain specialty work performed by licensed professionals in other fields

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

[^1]: Fla. Stat. § 489.107 — Construction Industry Licensing Board
[^2]: Fla. Stat. § 489.113 — Qualifications for practice; restrictions
[^3]: Fla. Stat. § 489.111 — Licensure by examination
[^4]: Fla. Stat. § 489.105 — Definitions
[^5]: Fla. Stat. § 489.103 — Exemptions

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