Hurricane Ian created billions of dollars of damages to homes, buildings and a variety of structures throughout Florida. As the construction industry mobilizes to assist with cleanup and restoration, it is important for out-of-state contractors to understand the complexity and enforcement of Florida’s construction licensing laws.
Florida’s construction licensing is governed by Chapters 455 and 489 of Florida Statutes. It provides that anyone engaged in construction must have the appropriate license. The definition of “contractor” under Section 489.105 of Florida Statutes requires that “any person who seeks to construct, repair, alter, remodel, add to, demolish, subtract from or improve any building or structure” must have a license.