How does House Bill 735 Affect me in Collier County?

Hello Tina,
You will only need to pass the Business exam for the Collier County Roof Painting, Coating, and Cleaning Contractor License. We have the books and the classes to prepare you the pass the Business exam. Below is a link with more information.
https://www.contractorcampus.com/collier-county-business-exam-prov.html

Hello Dawn, any update that we receive for Florida House Bill 735 will be added here or on the Collier County Contractor Licenses index page.
https://www.contractorcampus.com/collier-county-fl.html

Hello Mary,

For the state, you will require a permit due to only the counties requiring a license and not the state. For more information contact the DBPR.
http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/

Hello Al, according to Collier County they are going to still issue Certificate of Competency for Hurricane Shutter/Awning and Glass and Glazing trades. In the following document, you can see the list of trades that Collier County has stated with the amount of experience required.
https://www.colliercountyfl.gov/home/showdocument?id=79512

The following link is what the county provides. They have not given any document stating that on 7/1/23 Certificate of Competency will no longer be accepted. You can contact the county if you have any concerns about when they will make a decision.
https://www.colliercountyfl.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/97717/637921182054500000

Hello Anthony, Collier County has yet to respond to House Bill 735. Our recommendation is to contact them and explain your situation with your company. If they were to say that you will need to obtain a State License, a Residential Contractor License would allow you to do minor renovations. Below is a link where you can find more information on the license.
https://www.contractorcampus.com/florida-residential-contractor-license.html

Hello Keith, Collier County has yet to respond to House Bill 735. If you were to need a state license it will be the Florida Residential Contractor License. Below I have attached a link with information on the RC License.

https://www.contractorcampus.com/florida-residential-contractor-license.html

Hello Crystal,
You are correct; although the state has not regulated a trade related to the scope of work you mentioned, We recommend you obtain the State equivalent, which is either Residential, General, or Building.

If you still need a license to show your customers, insurance companies, and larger contractors that you are a legitimate contractor yourself. Driveway & parking lot installation and Sealcoat & Striping fall under the scope of those state licenses.

We have the books and classes to prepare you to pass the trade and business exams for Residential, GC, and Building contractor licenses.

https://www.contractorcampus.com/florida-general-contractor-license.html

https://www.contractorcampus.com/florida-building-contractor-license.html

https://www.contractorcampus.com/florida-residential-contractor-license.html

Hello Andrea, The county may no longer require you to obtain a Contractor License, but you would still need a license to show your customers, insurance companies, and larger contractor that you are a legitimate contractor yourself. You can get a Residential, Building, or General contractor license in Florida.
https://www.contractorcampus.com/florida-general-contractor-license.html
https://www.contractorcampus.com/florida-building-contractor-license.html
https://www.contractorcampus.com/florida-residential-contractor-license.html

Hello Gwen,
In Collier county you will no longer need a contractor license to do Gutter, Soffit and Fascia installations. To demonstrate to your clients, insurance providers, and larger contractors that you are a legitimate contractor, you would still need a license. We recommend obtaining the Florida Specialty Structure Contractor License. This license will allow you do the following scope of work at the state level:
Fabric Coverings on:
-Screened porches
-Screened enclosures
-Metal substructures
-Preformed panel-post and Beam roofs
-Pool enclosures
-Manufactured housing roof-overs
-Acrylic or Vinyl panel window enclosures
-Aluminum and vinyl fences
-Replacement or Installation of windstorm-protective devices
-Residential glass window and Door enclosures
-Guardrails
-Handrails
-Sunrooms
-Fascia
-Siding
-Soffit
-Gutters
-Single story self-contained aluminum utility storage structures (cannot exceed 720 sq. foot)
https://www.contractorcampus.com/florida-specialty-structure-contractor-license.html

Hello Bernie, The Tile Flooring Licenses will be in effect due to House Bill 735, which means that after July 1, 2023, they will no longer be regulated. Although the County might not require you to obtain a license for that scope of work, we recommend obtaining a State License if you are working in more than one County. The State License would fall under a General, Building, or Residential Contractor License. Below we will provide three links for more information on each license, books & course that will prepare you for the Trade and Business exams.
https://www.contractorcampus.com/florida-general-contractor-license.html

https://www.contractorcampus.com/florida-building-contractor-license.html

https://www.contractorcampus.com/florida-residential-contractor-license.html

Hello Sean, due to House Bill 735 no longer allows Collier County to issue Specialty licenses to install carpet/tile/marble/LVP/laminate flooring, but if you still need a license to show your customer, insurance companies, and larger contractors that you are a legitimate contractor yourself, you can get the Residential, Building, or General license with the State.
https://www.contractorcampus.com/florida-general-contractor-license.html
https://www.contractorcampus.com/florida-building-contractor-license.html
https://www.contractorcampus.com/florida-residential-contractor-license.html

Hello Jeff,

We understand your licensing concerns regarding your interest in performing light painting and pressure washing as a part-timer. It is important to note that House Bill 735 alleviated specific licensing requirements at the county level and deregulated Painting Contractor Licenses after July 1st, 2023, meaning that certain local governments will no longer regulate these trades.

However, it is essential to comprehend that even though some regulations may have been lifted, there could still be other regulations that need to be followed. To ensure compliance, we suggest that individuals consult with local authorities to confirm any updated rules or requirements, especially after the new legislation.

Considering our clients' best interests, we advise them to obtain a State License, such as a Florida General, Building, or Residential Contractor License. Choosing this path can be advantageous as it offers broader coverage and ensures compliance across different jurisdictions, which can be useful if the person wants to be more competitive and flexible, and work in multiple counties. While this may seem daunting, obtaining a license ensures contractors meet current standards and regulations, ultimately safeguarding consumers and maintaining quality criteria within the industry.

Below are three hyperlinks providing additional information on the trades previously mentioned and the licensure process. These resources are tailored to enable you to excel in your application and examinations:
https://www.contractorcampus.com/florida-general-contractor-license.html
https://www.contractorcampus.com/florida-building-contractor-license.html
https://www.contractorcampus.com/florida-residential-contractor-license.html

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