Contractor Licensing in Juno Beach, Florida

Who Needs a License

Florida law requires licensing for individuals who perform construction work as defined under state statute. Under Fla. Stat. § 489.105, construction includes building, altering, repairing, improving, moving, wrecking, or demolishing any structure.

Contractors performing work in Juno Beach must hold the appropriate state license. The specific license category depends on the scope and dollar amount of work performed. Florida's Construction Industry Licensing Board regulates these licenses through the Department of Business and Professional Regulation.

How to Get Licensed

Step 1: Determine Your License Category
Review Fla. Stat. § 489.105 to identify which contractor classification applies to your work (General Contractor, Building Contractor, Specialty Contractor, etc.).

Step 2: Meet Experience and Education Requirements
Per Fla. Stat. § 489.113, you must satisfy specific qualification requirements, which typically include:
- Four years of experience in the trade within the past 10 years
- Proof of financial responsibility
- Workers' compensation insurance

Step 3: Pass the Licensing Exam
Fla. Stat. § 489.111 governs licensure by examination. You must pass a state-administered exam covering Florida construction law, safety, and trade-specific knowledge. The Construction Industry Licensing Board administers these exams.

Step 4: Apply to DBPR
Submit your application to the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR), which processes licenses under authority of Fla. Stat. § 489.107.

Local Requirements

Contractors licensed by the state must also comply with Juno Beach municipal requirements. Review the Juno Beach Municipal Code for local building permit, occupancy, and zoning provisions applicable to your work.

Contact the Juno Beach Building Department to:
- Obtain required local permits before beginning work
- Confirm compliance with local ordinances
- Submit proof of state licensure and insurance

Palm Beach County may also have applicable requirements depending on the project location and scope.

Exemptions

Fla. Stat. § 489.103 identifies exempt work and workers, including:
- Homeowners performing work on their own residential property
- Employees performing work for a licensed contractor (the contractor holds the license)
- Work performed on residential property valued under specified thresholds, subject to conditions

Review the full exemption statute to determine whether your specific 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)