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How does House Bill 735 Affect me in Palm Beach County?

Palm Beach 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 Palm Beach 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.

Palm Beach 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 Palm Beach Licensing Department by giving them a call at 561-233-5100 or sending an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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Written by Gil M.

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# Oscar Mendoza 2022-03-03 21:00
I have a license in Palm Beach County , Martin County and City of Port St Lucie how will HB 735 Affect me Thank you every one for there time !.
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# Aengels G. 2022-03-04 10:26
Hello Oscar,
As of now, Palm Beach County will operate as usual until July 2023. Now once the law takes full effect, you may be required to have a State License to do some trades. With that being said, we recommend you obtain a State License. If you do primarily Residential work, we recommend the Residential Contractor license for the State of Florida. As for Martin County and the City of Port St Lucie, you will need to directly contact the county to get information for any changes to the law.

https://www.contractorcampus.com/florida-residential-contractor-license.html
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# Tom Kahrhoff 2022-03-16 19:29
Will PBC make a decision on what occupations will need a state license before the 2023 deadline?

Thanks
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# Aengels G. 2022-03-17 09:07
Hello Tom,

Yes, before July 2023, Palm Beach County will decide what trades will need a state license. The painting, tile, tennis court, and wood flooring are one of the few confirmed licenses that will no longer be required.
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# Marcelo Almeida 2022-03-24 11:27
What about interlocking brick paver contractors?
How is going to affect us?
Thank you.
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# Aengels G. 2022-03-24 14:55
Hello Marcelo,
For paving, you will not be required to have a license, but to do the work some businesses may require you to have a license, which in that case you will need a State license like the Florida Residential License.
https://www.contractorcampus.com/florida-residential-contractor-license.html
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# Tom Kahrhoff 2022-03-25 14:04
Will we have to take the business and finance again or is it the same for the GC license as the fence license I just took?
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# Aengels G. 2022-03-25 15:23
Hello Tom,
You will need to take the Trade and Business exams again for the Florida General Contractor License. I will send you a proposal for the books and classes to prepare to pass the exams. Here is a link below for more information.
https://www.contractorcampus.com/florida-general-contractor-license.html
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# Diana G 2022-04-22 11:48
What about paving licenses? There isn’t a state paving license for Florida only county licenses, what will happen?
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# Sharilyn Baez 2022-04-22 13:31
Hi Diana, The Paving License for Palm Beach County is still available. There is no clear state equivalent because no state license would cover the paving scope of work. We recommend that you contact the county construction department to determine if they will require you to obtain a license. Below is the link with the county contact information.
https://www.contractorcampus.com/florida-licenses/licensing-contact-information.html
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# Jerry C 2022-07-12 14:44
How will this effect my license as a fence contractor? Will I need to get a state license?
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# Sharilyn Baez 2022-07-12 15:58
Hello Jerry, Since your license was not affected by the House bill, there is no need to obtain a state license. If you want to obtain a State license and be able to work in all the counties, you are welcome to do so. Below is a link for the equivalent licenses that will allow you to do fencing 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
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# SAM khanna 2022-07-23 14:00
As a property owner of a condo, will I be able to do my own soundproofing of the floor and tiling of the same without any license requirements.
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# Sharilyn Baez 2022-07-25 14:39
Hello Sam, You will be able to do your own soundproofing of the floor and tiling in your condo without a contractor license. You can contact your Local Building Department to confirm.
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# Elli Rickard 2022-08-09 10:26
We hold Fabric Awning Contractor certificate of competency in Palm Beach and Broward county. Are we required to obtain state license, and if so, what specific license will we require?
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# Aengels G. 2022-08-09 14:24
Hello Elli,

After July of 2023, you will need to obtain either a Residential, Building, or General Contractor license to be able to do Fabric Awning in those counties. We have the books and classes to prepare you to pass the trade and business exams. For more information on those licenses I will add the link below.

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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# Donald Prince 2022-09-09 09:19
We are garage door contractors in Palm Beach County. The state doesn't have a license for this but the county requires a certificate of competency. How will this bill effect us?
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# Sharilyn Baez 2022-09-09 15:32
Hello Donald, Palm Beach County is still regulating Garage Doors licenses, so you will not be affected by House Bill 735. If you are interested in obtaining a State license, you can do General, residential, or Building. Below, I have attached a document from Palm Beach Licensing Division and links where you can find more information on the State Licenses.
https://discover.pbcgov.org/pzb/contractors/Forms/licensing_competency_list.pdf
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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# Marvin López 2022-09-12 23:01
The new law also include the special trade insulation or just paint etcc???
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# Sharilyn Baez 2022-09-14 08:27
Hello Marvin, Palm Beach county is still issuing Certificates of Competency for the trade. In the following link, you can view a list of trades that will not be affected by the new law.
https://discover.pbcgov.org/pzb/contractors/Forms/licensing_competency_list.pdf
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# Mimi M 2022-09-13 17:08
Will Palm Beach County require a state license for irrigation in July 2023 or will they still issue certificate of competency?
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# Sharilyn Baez 2022-09-14 08:32
Hello Mimi, Palm Beach County has a document of the trades that required licensure, and Irrigation is one of them, you can access the document in the link below.
https://discover.pbcgov.org/pzb/contractors/Forms/licensing_competency_list.pdf
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# Matt Bogart 2022-09-22 15:49
So if I don't want to get a residential, building, or general contractor's license, will I still be able to install fences? I only have a fence contractors license at the moment, and don't have any interest in getting a state license.
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# Sharilyn Baez 2022-09-23 10:20
Hi Matt, Palm Beach county is still accepting Fence Specialty Contractor License. Therefore, you would not need a state license at the moment. With your Palm Beach County Contractor License, you will only be limited to working in the county that issued you the license. If you want to work in another county, you will need to contact the Licensing Department.
https://discover.pbcgov.org/pzb/contractors/Forms/licensing_competency_list.pdf
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# Bret Chevrier 2022-10-03 10:39
What about trim carpentry for Palm Beach? We do closets. Thanks!
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# Idalia S. 2022-10-04 14:59
Hi Bret, Palm Beach County has a document of the trades that require licensure, and Carpentry and Finish Carpentry are listed. You can access the document in the link below.

https://discover.pbcgov.org/pzb/contractors/Forms/licensing_competency_list.pdf
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# Mufasa 2022-11-29 11:00
In palm beach county, will i need a license to paint?
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# Sharilyn Baez 2022-11-29 16:26
Per the information given by Palm Beach County Contractor Licensing Board, once HB 735 goes into effect a State license is needed. At the State level, you will be able to do Painting with a General, Building, or Residential Contractor license.
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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# Luis G 2022-12-04 18:06
Once the HB 735 goes into effect, will I need a State License to do any painting work? If so how would I acquire the state license?
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# Lizbeth Gonzalez 2023-01-26 12:39
Hello Luis,
Pinellas County has yet to decide when or how it will respond to the HB 735 that goes into effect in July of this year. We recommend that you contact Pinellas County Licensing Department directly. If you need a State License: General, Building, or Residential will allow you to do the scope of work of a Painter. To obtain any of the state licenses I have listed, you need to pass a state Trade and Business exams. In addition, you will need to satisfy the Experience and Education requirements set forth by the CILB (Construction Industry Licensing Board). Below I have attached links with additional information on each state license that will allow you to still work as a Painter. Please contact us at 866-986-7978 if you have any questions regarding the study materials for each license.
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# A 2023-01-25 21:29
How can we take a state license when we have been working for ourselves for over 30 years? There should be an exemption for those with specialty license already to be allowed to take that state license even if one is not offered for our specific work. This new law is putting many small businesses out of business if we cannot pull the required permits because of no license.
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# Lizbeth Gonzalez 2023-01-26 13:03
Hello,
Once HB 735 goes into effect in July of this year, depending on the scope of work, you can obtain many contractor licenses. By becoming a State Contractor License, you will be able to grow and show your customers the credibility to increase your business. Another option is to have a qualifying agent qualify your company until you obtain your contractor license. Below, I have added a link to our website for more information.
https://www.contractorcampus.com/florida-licenses.html
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# WALTER ROY DOYLE 2023-02-02 18:04
I HAVE BEEN A TILE ,MARBLE TERRAZZO CONTRACTOR IN P.B.C FOR OVER TWENTY YEARS. WHY IS THE LICENSE FOR THIS BE AFFECTED AND NOT OTHERS. SOUNDS TO ME YOU COULD LEAVE IT ALONE IF YOU WANTED. THIS BILL WILL NOT BE GOOD FOR THE FLOORING BUSINESS. WHAT PROTECTION DOES THE HOMEOWNER HAVE AS I HAVE SEN ALOT OF BAD INSTALL OVERE TWENTY YEARS. PLEASE RECONSIDER THIS FOR ALL PARTIES. THANK YOU.
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# Aengels G. 2023-02-03 11:54
Hello Walter,
For the Tile, Marble, and Terrazzo, you won't be required to have a license to do the scope of work for Palm Beach County. Now we do recommend you obtain a Florida Building Contractor License, so you are able to legally engage in contracting involving the scope of work for Tile, Marble, and Terrazzo. Also, future clients and Companies seeking work to be completed may require a person to have a contractor license to complete the job.

We have the books and classes to prepare you to pass the trade and business exams for the Florida Building Contractor License.

For more information please click on the link below for the license.
https://www.contractorcampus.com/florida-building-contractor-license.html
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# Mark Lopez 2023-02-08 11:12
Is Palm Beach County eliminating residential contractor licenses?
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# Aengels G. 2023-02-08 15:50
Hello Mark,
Palm Beach County has yet to decide how it will respond to House Bill 735 for the Residential contractor licenses. For any questions on how Palm Beach county contractor licenses will be impacted, we recommend you contact the Licensing Department by giving them a call at 561-233-5100 or sending an email to PZBCCert@pbcgov.org

We do recommend you to obtain a Florida Residential Contractor License, so you are able to legally engage in contracting involving the scope of work Residential. Also, future clients and Companies seeking work to be completed may require a person to have a contractor license to complete the job.
https://www.contractorcampus.com/florida-residential-contractor-license.html
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# ROY DOYLE 2023-03-01 19:17
can i get my palm beach county residential contractor license instead of a state license.
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# Sharilyn Baez 2023-03-02 10:55
Hello Roy,
Like stated above, the way Palm Beach County will respond to House Bill 735 regarding Residential Contractor Licenses has not yet been decided. We recommend that you get in touch with the Licensing Department by calling 561-233-5100 or sending an email to PZBCCert@pbcgov.org if you have any questions about how the licenses for contractors in Palm Beach County will be affected.

The Residential State License will allow you to work in every Florida County. Below I have attached a link where you can find more information on how to obtain the Florida Residential State license.

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