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Hernando County Contractor License Requirements

The Hernando County Board of Construction & Regulation has established criteria for obtaining a Certificate of Competency in Hernando County for Specialty Contractors as defined under Hernando County Ordinance 2015-11.

Exams

Proof of a proctored examination administered and proctored by a Florida testing firm with a minimum test score of 75 percent on both sections.

Experience

In order to verify an applicant's experience, the applicant will be required to provide evidence of a minimum of four (4) years active experience in the trade within the last eight (8) years immediately preceding the filing of the application from practicing contractor in the field for which the applicant is applying, or from contractors possessing a more qualified license.
(Example: Residential Contractor for structural concrete). Such evidence shall be in the form of a least two (2) notarized documents (supplied with application) which show proof of the required years active experience. Such experience must meet the criteria as set forth by Board Rule. THe supplied forms must be used in documenting years of experience.

Finance

A business and personal financial statement must be supplied for those contractors/subcontractors already duly licensed in another county. Only a personal financial statement will be required for an applicant not currently duly licensed in any local jurisdiction.

Credit Reports

A business and personal credit report from a state approved credit bureau. The reports MUST be mailed DIRECTLY to CONTRACTOR CERTIFICATION from the credit bureau. It is the applicant's responsibility to request this report from the credit bureau. For an applicant not currently, duly licensed in any local jurisdiction, only a personal credit report will be necessary.

Background Check

A background check will be done on all applicants

Application Denial

As an applicant if your application is denied you may appeal, and appear before the Board of Construction & Regulation.

Appearance Before the Board

If appearance before the Board of Construction & Regulation is requested or required and your application is denied, You must wait 6 months before reapplying

Liability Insurance

Below are the liability limits required for different trades.

  • General Contractor | 300,000 | 50,000
  • Building Contractor | 300,000 | 50,000
  • Residential Contractor | 100,000 | 25,000
  • Alarm I & II Contractor | 300,000 | 500,000
  • Commercial Pool Contractor | 100,000 | 25,000
  • Residential Pool Contractor | 100,000 | 25,000
  • Sheet Metal Contractor | 100,000 25,000
  • Underground Utility Contractor (Excavation) | 100,000 | 25,000
  • Plumbing Contractor | 100,000 | 25,000
  • Roofing Contractor | 100,000 | 25,000
  • Mechanical Contractor | 100,000 | 25,000
  • Solar Contractor | 100,000 | 25,000
  • Class A Air conditioning Contractor | 100,000 | 25,000
  • Class B Air Conditioning Contractor | 100,000 | 25,000
  • Electrical Unlimited Contractor | 300,000 | 500,000
  • Swimming Pool Service Contractor | 100,000 | 25,000
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