Contractor Licensing in Perry, Florida

Who Needs a License

In Florida, contractors performing construction work must be licensed unless they fall within a statutory exemption. Under Fla. Stat. § 489.105, a "contractor" is defined as any person who undertakes to, offers to, purports to have the capacity to, or does itself to construct, repair, alter, remodel, add to, subtract from, improve, move, wreck, or demolish any building or other structure, or to do work in connection with construction, repair, alteration, remodeling, addition, improvement, moving, wrecking, or demolition.

The specific classification of work (general contractor, roofing contractor, electrical contractor, plumbing contractor, etc.) determines the type of license required. Florida requires licensure for most trades involved in constructing or significantly altering buildings and structures.

How to Get Licensed

Licensing is administered by the Construction Industry Licensing Board under Fla. Stat. § 489.107. To obtain a license:

1. Meet qualifications: You must satisfy experience and education requirements outlined in Fla. Stat. § 489.113, which vary by contractor classification.

2. Examination: Pass the Florida Contractor Certification exam for your specific trade classification per Fla. Stat. § 489.111.

3. Application: Apply through the Construction Industry Licensing Board. The board's official website and application procedures are available through the Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).

4. Fees: Submit required licensing fees with your application.

Specific examination content, experience hour requirements, and detailed qualification standards depend on your contractor classification and are found in Fla. Stat. § 489.113.

Local Requirements

Perry is located in Taylor County, Florida. Before performing construction work in Perry city, you must:

• Pull permits through the Perry city Building Department. Contact the Building Department to determine which permits are required for your specific project.
• Review local ordinances in the Perry Municipal Code. Local amendments to state law may apply; check the municipal code for any additional licensing, bonding, or local registration requirements specific to Perry.

Exemptions

Under Fla. Stat. § 489.103, exemptions include:

• Work performed by a property owner on their own property (with limitations)
• Work by employees of a licensed contractor acting under the contractor's direct supervision
• Certain maintenance and repair work not involving structural changes
• Work by utility companies operating under regulatory authority

Consult Fla. Stat. § 489.103 for the complete 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
• Perry Municipal Code

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