Contractor Licensing in Daytona Beach Shores, Florida

Who Needs a License

Florida law requires licensing for contractors engaged in construction, remodeling, repair, or improvement of buildings and structures. Under Fla. Stat. § 489.105, a "contractor" is defined as any person who, for compensation, undertakes to, offers to, or holds themselves out as able to construct, repair, or improve buildings or structures.

The specific trades requiring licensure include:
- General contractors
- Building contractors
- Mechanical contractors
- Electrical contractors
- Plumbing contractors
- Roofing contractors
- Pool contractors

Any work involving structural modifications, mechanical systems, electrical systems, or plumbing in Daytona Beach Shores requires the appropriate state contractor license.

How to Get Licensed

State Licensing Process:

  1. Determine your trade category under Fla. Stat. § 489.105 (general, building, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, roofing, or pool contractor).

  2. Meet qualification requirements per Fla. Stat. § 489.113, which include:

  3. Passing a state-administered examination
  4. Demonstrating relevant work experience (typically 4 years in your trade)
  5. Proof of workers' compensation insurance

  6. Proof of liability insurance

  7. Apply with the Construction Industry Licensing Board established under Fla. Stat. § 489.107. Submit your application, exam fees, and required documentation to the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).

  8. Pass the licensure examination as required by Fla. Stat. § 489.111. The exam covers Florida construction law, building codes, and trade-specific knowledge.

  9. Receive your state contractor license, valid for 2 years from issuance.

Local Requirements

Work in Daytona Beach Shores must comply with both state law and local municipal code. Consult the Daytona Beach Shores Municipal Code for local amendments, permitting procedures, and any additional requirements beyond state licensing.

Before beginning work:
- Contact the Daytona Beach Shores Building Department to determine which permits are required for your project
- Obtain all required local permits before commencing work
- Comply with Volusia County regulations where applicable

Exemptions

Fla. Stat. § 489.103 provides exemptions for certain work, including:
- Owners performing work on their own property (with limitations)
- Employees working under direct supervision of a licensed contractor
- Certain maintenance and repair work of a minor nature
- Work performed by employees of the property owner on owner-occupied property

Verify that your specific work falls outside these exemptions, as penalties for unlicensed contracting are substantial.

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)