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Contractor Licensing Department

Important Notice

We are providing limited service at this time. Please DO NOT come to our office. We are unable to serve you in person.

ALL CONTRACTOR AND JOURNEYMEN LICENSES and registrations must be renewed by September 30. Click here to renew online and pay by credit card. If you are unable to renew online, return your renewal postcard and renewal fee paid by check or money order by mail. RENEWALS CANNOT BE MADE IN PERSON.

Citations and administrative fines can be paid online by credit card. Click here to pay now. If you are unable to pay your fine(s) online, you may remit payment by check or money order by mail. PAYMENTS CANNOT BE ACCEPTED IN PERSON.

For inquiries, please contact us by email or telephone to help resolve any outstanding issues.

Email: pcclb@pinellascounty.org

Helpful numbers:
Licensing - (727) 582-3107
Customer Service - (727) 582-3113
General Information - (727) 582-3125
Expired Permits - (727) 582-3106

We are continuing to investigate reports of unlicensed contracting. Please call (727) 582-6767 or click here to submit a report online.

ALL SPECIAL MAGISTRATE HEARINGS ARE CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. Please visit this site frequently for updates.

The Contractor Licensing Department oversees day-to-day administration, records maintenance, and contractor license investigations in Pinellas County. The department performs the operational function of the Pinellas County Construction Licensing Board (PCCLB). The PCCLB, a dependent agency to the Board of County Commissioners, regulates the construction and home improvement industry through uniform contractor competency licensing, code adoption and code interpretations in Pinellas County.

PCCLB Budget Resolution

Resources for Contractors:

Pinellas County Construction Licensing Board (PCCLB) - Renew licenses, pay fines, education requirements, county and city codes

Contractor Classifications / Work Descriptions

Resources for Consumers:

How to Choose the Right Contractor - En Español

How to Choose a Contractor l Tips and resources to help you make an informed decision

Contractor List l A complete list of all Contractors in Pinellas County

Check a Business l A database of complaints filed against businesses in the County within the last five years

Consumer Tips l Get information and resources to help in planning your project or choosing your Contractor

File a Complaint Against a Contractor l Instructions and forms to file a complaint

Florida Lien Law l How to avoid construction liens on your property

Home Improvement Scams l Protect yourself against unsavory characters or schemes and how to report them

Report unlicensed construction activity
Follow the link above to report unlicensed construction activity. Reports can also be made by calling the Pinellas County Hotline at
(727) 582-6767.