How does House Bill 735 Affect me in Escambia County?
Escambia county contractors are wondering how they will be impacted by the passage of House Bill 735 in Florida. This article has been created to monitor and update Escambia county’s response to this new law. If you have any questions or information to contribute, we encourage you to post a comment below. All questions will be promptly answered to the best of our ability.
Escambia has not made any decisions on how they will respond to House Bill 735 which will be into effect on July 2023. For any questions on how your County contractor license will be impacted by HB 735, contact the Escambia Licensing Department by giving them a call at 850-595-3550 or sending an email to
Escambia County has yet to issue any updates specific to their implementation of House Bill 735. However, it is essential to note that House Bill 1383, recently passed in October 2023, extends the full impact of HB 735's preemption of local occupational licensing until July 1, 2024. Hence, there is still time for the County to make adjustments and provide further guidance before the full effects of the bill take effect.
We are actively committed to keeping our website, articles, and entries up-to-date with any new developments. Nevertheless, we do recommend you frequently review official sources like the Escambia County website and their Contractor Licensing page to stay informed on the latest details:
• Escambia County: https://myescambia.com/
• Escambia County Contractor Licensing: https://myescambia.com/our-services/building-services/contractor-licensing-investigations
We hope this information is helpful. Should you have any further questions or need additional support, please do not hesitate to call us at 866-986-7978. We are here to assist you in any way we can!