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.

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

Software Update in Progress

The Contractor Licensing Department at 440 Court Street in Clearwater will be closed to the public on Friday, Feb. 23. Online services will not be available from Thursday, Feb. 22 at 5 p.m. to Monday, Feb. 26, at 8 a.m.

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.

Additional Resources for Contractors

Online Services Offline for Software Update Feb. 22-26, 2024 

Pay a PCCLB Administrative Fine

Pay a PCCLB Citation

Request a Copy of Contractor or Journeyman License Card

Information for Consumers

Find a Licensed Contractor

Tips for Choosing a Contractor

Report Unlicensed Contracting

Submit a Complaint against a Contractor