Contractor Licensing Department

The Contractor Licensing Department manages the business of the Pinellas County Construction Licensing Board. We license contractors to ensure workers in the county have the skills required to perform their work, monitor contractors’ liability and workers’ compensation insurance to protect citizens and enforce Florida and County statutes and ordinances.

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Quick Facts

Pinellas County Construction Licensing Board

Established in 1973, the Pinellas County Construction Licensing Board (PCCLB) regulates certain construction and home improvement contractors practicing in Pinellas County, including all local municipalities. Visit the PCCLB online.

Registering and Licensing Contractors

Each year, all contractor registrations and licenses must be renewed between June 1 and Sept. 30. These renewals cover more than 13,500 contractors in a wide range of construction trades. Visit the PCCLB website and follow the instructions to renew a contractor license.

News & Updates

Locally licensed specialty contractors, the State has made changes to your license. New legislation (HB1383) has amended the impacts and extended the effective date of HB735.

PCCLB message to contractors

PCCLB message to Journeymen and contractors who employ them

Services

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Renew a Contractor License Apply to Take the Contractor Examination Apply for Contractor Reciprocity Apply for Journeyman Reciprocity

Apply for a Contractor Change of Status Apply for Journeyman Examination Register a State Contractor’s License

County Offices Closed Sept. 26-27

All County Offices to include Contractor Licensing/PCCLB will be closed Thursday, Sept. 26 and Friday, Sept. 27 due to Hurricane Helene. Field inspections may be impacted Thursday and Friday due to the storm.

Software Update in Progress

The Department is moving to new licensing, registration and case management software beginning Feb. 26. We apologize for any disruptions in service, and we appreciate your patience during this transition to an improved system to better support our customers.