Florida Building Code 2023

Florida General Contractor Licensing

Every general contractor license type Florida issues, with continuing-education hours, renewal fees, bond requirements and approved courses. Updated for 2026.

License types

14 hrs

Max CE / cycle

Required

Bond at some tier

CE providers

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Florida general contractors licenses at a glance

Certified General Contractor

contractor

CE: 14 hr / 2yr
Fee: $209
Bond: $20,000

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Getting started

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Moving states

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CE courses in Florida

General Contractor continuing-education providers offering courses for Florida license holders. Confirm a provider is on your board’s approved list before you buy.

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Florida general contractor licensing — FAQ

How many general contractor license types does Florida issue?

Florida issues 1 general contractor license type: Certified General Contractor.

Does Florida require continuing education for general contractors?

Yes — at least one general contractor tier in Florida requires continuing education, up to 14 hours per renewal cycle. The exact requirement varies by license tier; see each license page.

Do Florida general contractor licenses require a bond?

At least one general contractor license tier in Florida requires a license bond. Check the specific license page for the bond amount, then estimate the premium with our bond cost estimator.

Which Florida Building Code edition does Florida enforce?

Florida currently enforces the 2023 Florida Building Code for general contractor work.

Official source

Florida CILB (DBPR)

Official board site

Data compiled 2026-05-23. Confirm current figures with the board.

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