Licensing

In order to qualify to be a licensed contractor, you must show proof of experience in the particular trade you are interested in being licensed. Please register through the State of Florida, Department of Business and Professional Regulations at www.myfloridalicense.com.

Osceola County enforces the current state mandated editions of the Florida Building Code including but not limited to: Florida Building Code Plumbing, Florida Building Code Mechanical, Florida Building Code Building, Florida Building Residential and The National Electrical Code NFPA 70.

Pursuant to Florida Statute 489.103(7) - an owner/occupant of a property may be issued a permit to do contracting work on their own property. A Statement of Fact must be signed establishing the owner/builder exemption. An owner/builder may only hire licensed subcontractors for any of the trades such as but not limited to mechanical, electrical, plumbing and roofing that require licensure by the state of Florida and possess a current contractor’s license for said trades.

The limitation is as follows:

1. Residential structure - According to Florida Statute 489.103(7), property owners may obtain a permit to perform contracting work on their own property if they personally supervise all work not done by licensed contractors. This permit allows them to build or improve farm outbuildings on one or two family residences for their own use or occupancy, but may not be offered for sale or lease by the owner-builder within 1 year after completion.
2. Commercial structure - According to Florida Statute 489.103(7), a commercial building may be constructed or improved by an owner-builder on a property at a cost not exceeding $75,000 on such property when said work is solely for the occupancy or use of such owner and not offered for sale or lease.

To file a complaint against a licensee or report unlicensed activity, visit Florida DBPR.

For more information concerning the investigation of a complaint, you may contact our office at 407-742-0200.

No, these are two different types of licenses in Osceola County.

• An occupational license is issued from the Tax Collector's office to operate a business whether the scope of the work requires a state license or not.
• A state license is issued from the Department of Business and Professional Regulations. State licenses (registrations) are only issued to those who have taken a state exam for a particular trade that requires a state license. This basically includes, but is not limited to the following: all structural work, roofing, aluminum, electrical, plumbing, or mechanical.

If you have any questions as to whether the type of work being done requires a state license or solely an occupational license, please call our office at 407-742-0200 and we will be happy to assist you.

Yes, complete an After Hours Inspection Request. You must pay the minimum fee of $160.00 before the inspection request is approved. If additional fees are incurred, payment is due upon receipt of invoice and no further inspections will be performed and/or a Certificate of Occupancy will not be issued until the fee is paid.

To issue a Certificate of Occupancy, it takes 1-2 business days after the power call is processed.