Construction Industry Licensing Board

G.W. Harrell, Executive Director

Professional Profile

Important Information (Hot Topics)

Board Information

The Construction Industry Licensing Board consists of 18 members: 4 general contractors, 3 building or residential contractors (with at least 1 building contractor and 1 residential contractor), 1 sheet metal contractor, 1 pool contractor, 1 plumbing contractor, 2 building officials of a municipality or county, 1 roofing contractor, 1 air conditioning contractor, 1 mechanical contractor, 1 underground utility and excavation contractor and 2 consumer members.

If you're interested in serving on the Board, download the application form and return it to the Governor's Appointments Office at PL01 The Capitol, Tallahasssee, Florida, 32399-0001, for consideration.
The Board currently has the following openings: 1 general contractor.

Board Meeting Information

License Information

Definition of Occupation and Class Codes

License Categories:
  •  General
  •  Building
  •  Residential
  •  Sheet Metal
  •  Roofing
  •  Class A & B Air Conditioning
  •  Air Conditioning Service
  •  Mechanical
  •  Commercial Pool/Spa
  •  Residential Pool/Spa
  •  Swimming Pool/Spa Service
  •  Plumbing
  •  Underground Utility and Excavation
  •  Residential Solar Water Heating Specialty
  •  Solar
  •  Specialty Structure
  •  Pollutant Storage System Specialty
  •  Gypsum Drywall Specialty
  •  Gas Line Specialty
  •  Internal Pollutant Storage Tank Lining Applicator
  •  Precision Tank Tester
  •  Specialty Glass and Glazing
  •  Swimming Pool Specialties

Methods of Licensure:
By Endorsement - Yes
By Examination - Yes
By Reciprocity - No
Business Entity - Yes

Licenses may be issued by registration or certification:
Registration – The applicant has taken and passed a local competency examination and can practice only within that locale.
Certification – The applicant has taken and passed an examination and can practice throughout Florida.

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Swimming Pool Licensed Examiners
For the most current list, go to the department's Licensee Download Files page.

Applicant Information

Application/Licensure Fees
A breakdown of application and licensure fees is provided with application packets.

Application Packages and Forms

Examination Information
The Bureau of Education and Testing is responsible for examination development, administration, review and grades.  Below are shortcuts to their examination pages.
Examination Information
Candidate Information Booklets
Exam Dates and Locations
Exam Review / Hearing Information
Special Accommodations for Testing - ADA

Verification of Experience

List of CILB Acceptable Credit Reporting Agencies

Hints for Completing Change of Status Application

Information for Licensees

Biennial License Renewal Fee
Certified Contractor = $209 *
Registered Contractor = $209 *
Qualified Business = $59 *

* Includes $5 Unlicensed Activity fee and a fee of $4 which must be transferred to the Department of Community Affairs to fund projects relating to the building construction industry or continuing education programs offered to persons engaged in the building construction industry in Florida.

Continuing Education Requirement
14 hours board-approved continuing education is required each biennium prior to the renewal period for both certified and registered contractors. At least 1 hour must deal with workplace safety, 1 hour on the subject of worker's compensation, 1 hour on the subject of business practices, 1 hour on the subject of laws and rules and 1 hour on Florida Building Code advanced modules.

A person who holds more than one certificate or registration issued by the board is required to complete the continuing education requirements only once during each biennial certification renewal period and only once during each biennial registration period.

Any course approved for the education requirements for persons certified under Chapter 468, Part XII, Florida Statutes, shall be accepted for continuing education for renewal for persons who are certified under Part XII and who are certified or registered contractors under Chapter 489, Part I, Florida Statutes.

Continuing Education Information
The Bureau of Education and Testing is responsible for  the management of continuing education providers and courses.  Below are shortcuts to their continuing education pages.
Continuing education main page
Continuing education policy
List of continuing education providers and courses, and hours required
Information for providers / instructors

Workers' Compensation
View "frequently asked questions" regarding how the changes to workers compensation law affect Construction Industry Licensing Board licensees.

The Construction Policy Tracking Database provides information regarding the coverage status of contractors. This system will send contractors automatic electronic notification of any changes to their contractor's coverage status.  Source:  Florida Department of Financial Services, Division of Workers' Compensation.

Decal Awareness Program

Enforcement

The Division of Regulation is responsible for enforcement of professions and related businesses licensed by DBPR under the Division of Professions to ensure that the laws, rules and standards set by the legislature are followed. To file a complaint visit MyFloridaLicense.com.

Florida Homeowners' Construction Recovery Fund

Recovery Fund FAQ
Recovery Fund Claim Form
FHCRF Information Sheet
Recovery Fund Required Documents
Recovery Fund Asset Search
Recovery Fund Affidavit of Asset Search

Links and Resources

Florida Construction Lien Law

National Association of State Contractors Licensing Agencies

Construction Licensing Officials Association of Florida

Tips for Florida homeowners who plan to build or remodel a home