Contractor Licensing in Dixonville CDP, Florida

Who Needs a License

Florida law requires licensing for construction contractors performing work that meets the statutory definition of "construction." Under Fla. Stat. § 489.105, construction includes building, altering, repairing, improving, moving, wrecking, or demolishing any building or structure, or doing site preparation work.

Contractors engaged in the following activities in Dixonville must hold a valid Florida construction license:
- Residential construction
- Commercial construction
- Roofing
- Pool contracting
- Electrical contracting
- Plumbing contracting
- HVAC contracting
- General contracting

The specific license category depends on the scope and nature of work performed.

How to Get Licensed

Florida issues construction licenses through the Construction Industry Licensing Board established under Fla. Stat. § 489.107.

Steps to licensure:

1. Meet qualifications under Fla. Stat. § 489.113, which require:
2. Four years of documented, verifiable experience in the applicable trade within the 10-year period before application, OR

3. An equivalent combination of education and experience as approved by the board

4. Pass the licensure exam administered under Fla. Stat. § 489.111. You must pass both a business and law exam and a trade-specific exam covering your contractor classification.

5. Apply with the Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR), which administers the Construction Industry Licensing Board. Submit your application, proof of experience, exam scores, and required fees.

6. Obtain workers' compensation insurance and general liability insurance as required by state law before the license is issued.

Contact the DBPR directly for current application procedures, exam schedules, and fees.

Local Requirements

Dixonville CDP is located in Santa Rosa County, Florida. Before commencing work, contractors must:

• Obtain a local permit from the appropriate building department (either Dixonville CDP or Santa Rosa County, depending on jurisdictional boundaries for your project location)
• Comply with the Dixonville Municipal Code — review https://library.municode.com/fl/dixonville-cdp-florida for any local licensing amendments, permit requirements, or additional regulations that may apply beyond state law

Contact the Dixonville Building Department or Santa Rosa County Building Department to determine permit jurisdiction and any local-specific contractor requirements.

Exemptions

Under Fla. Stat. § 489.103, the following are exempt from licensing requirements:

• Owners performing construction on their own property (not for sale or rent within one year)
• Employees of licensed contractors working under direct supervision
• Certain specialty contractors performing work outside their licensed scope under specific circumstances
• Work performed for wages by individuals employed by a licensed contractor

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
• Dixonville Municipal Code

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