Residential Contractor License (GITS©) For Hillsborough County

“Residential contractor” means a contractor whose services are limited to construction, remodeling, repair, or improvement of one-family, two-family, or three-family residences not exceeding two habitable stories above no more than one uninhabitable story and accessory use structure in connection therewith. As regulated under Florida Statute, a person who has passed a competency examination as a Residential Contractor may perform these or related tasks or may supervise persons in his employ in the execution of these tasks.

Courses For The Residential Contractor

Residential Contractor License Exams

Residential Exam

Exam: GCE1A
Testing Method: Open book
Testing Company: GITS (Gainesville Independent Testing Service)
Hours Alloted: 3h
Types of Questions: Multiple Choice
Number of questions: 80
Subjects Involved:
- Concrete
- Concrete Reinforcement
- Masonry
- Carpentry
- Drywall
- Safety
- Estimating and Plan Reading
- Foundations
- Sitework
- Roofing
- Associated Trades

Business Procedures Exam

Exam: AAE2Ah
Testing Method: Open Book
Testing Company: GITS (Gainesville Independent Testing Service)
Hours Allotted: 2h
Types of Questions: Multiple Choice
Number of questions: 50
Subjects Involved:
- Insurance Laws
- Tax Laws
- Safety
- Management
- Lien Laws
- Employment Laws
- General Accounting

Book Set Residential Contractor

The books set includes all required references for both the Residential and Business Procedures exams. Orders placed before 2 PM are shipped the same day via UPS and a tracking number is emailed before 3 PM.