Florida Contractor License Types
We help Florida contractors choose the correct license category and complete the application fast—whether it’s your first time or you’re fixing a past filing. Browse the license types below and open the page for requirements, steps, and forms.
Florida General Contractor
Unlimited building services; may contract any building work statewide.
Florida Building Contractor
Commercial buildings and res. structures up to 3 stories, plus related improvements.
Florida Residential Contractor
1–3 family residences not exceeding two habitable stories.
Florida Electrical Contractor
Installs, maintains, and repairs electrical systems and equipment.
Florida Plumbing Contractor
Unlimited plumbing: install, repair, alter, extend, and where allowed, design.
Florida HVAC – Class A
Any size A/C, refrigeration, heating, and ventilation systems (incl. ductwork).
Florida HVAC – Class B
Systems up to 25 tons cooling and 500,000 BTU heating per system.
Florida Roofing Contractor
Unlimited roofing; install, maintain, repair, alter, or design roofing systems.
Florida Mechanical Contractor
Unlimited mechanical: A/C, refrigeration, heating, ventilation, duct systems.
Florida Solar Contractor
Solar water heating, pool heating, and PV systems; install/repair/maintenance.
Florida Underground Utility
Constructs, installs, and repairs underground utilities and excavation work.
Florida Structure Specialty
Board-adopted specialty categories for defined phases/subsets of construction.
Florida Commercial Pool/Spa
Builds, repairs, and services commercial pools, spas, and hot tubs.
Florida Residential Pool/Spa
Builds, repairs, and services residential pools, spas, and hot tubs.
Florida Pool/Spa Servicing
Repairs and services pools, spas, and hot tubs (public or private).
Florida Glass & Glazing
Installs windows, glass, sliding/swing doors, and related support systems.
Florida Sheet Metal
Fabricates/installs ferrous & non-ferrous sheet metal work, ducts, insulation.
Florida Gypsum Drywall
Installs, tapes, textures, and finishes gypsum drywall on wood/metal framing.
Florida Pollutant Storage Systems
Installs, maintains, repairs, and alters pollutant storage tanks/systems.
Florida Irrigation Specialty
Installs, repairs, and maintains landscape/turf irrigation systems.
Florida Marine Contractor
Builds and repairs docks, seawalls, and other marine structures.
Florida Gas Line
Installs, repairs, alters, extends, and maintains gas lines and piping systems.
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