Contractor Licensing in Feather Sound CDP, Florida

Who Needs a License

Florida law requires licensing for contractors performing construction work. Under Fla. Stat. § 489.105, a "contractor" is defined as any person or entity that undertakes to, offers to, purports to have the capacity to, or does construct, repair, alter, remodel, or improve any building or structure. This includes work on residential and commercial properties within Feather Sound CDP.

Specific work that requires licensing includes construction, remodeling, repairs, and improvements to buildings and structures. The scope is broad and covers most construction activity beyond routine maintenance.

How to Get Licensed

Florida licenses contractors through the Construction Industry Licensing Board under Fla. Stat. § 489.107. To become licensed, you must:

1. Meet qualifications per Fla. Stat. § 489.113, which include:
2. Being at least 18 years old
3. Having sufficient experience and knowledge in the trade

4. Meeting specific experience requirements (hours and duration vary by license type)

5. Pass the state examination as required by Fla. Stat. § 489.111. The exam covers Florida construction law, business practices, and trade-specific competency.

6. Apply through the state — contact the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) Division of Construction Industry Licensing for application forms, exam schedules, and fees.

The state board, not the town, issues Florida contractor licenses.

Local Requirements

Feather Sound CDP is located in Pinellas County. While the state issues licenses, you must comply with local permitting and code requirements when performing work in Feather Sound.

Permits: Contact the Feather Sound Building Department or Pinellas County Building Department (as applicable to your project location) to pull permits before beginning any licensed construction work.

Local Code: Review the Feather Sound Municipal Code for any local amendments, additional requirements, or restrictions on construction activity within the town. Local codes may impose standards beyond state law.

Exemptions

Under Fla. Stat. § 489.103, certain work and workers are exempt from licensing, including:

• Work performed by a property owner on their own residential property (with limitations)
• Certain routine maintenance and repairs not constituting "construction"
• Work by employees of licensed contractors under direct supervision
• Other exemptions defined in the statute

Review the statute for the full list and specific conditions of each exemption.

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
• Feather Sound Municipal Code

The law belongs to the people. Georgia v. Public.Resource.Org, 590 U.S. (2020)