Contractor Licensing Department

IMPORTANT NOTICE HB 735 � If you are a locally licensed specialty contractor, the State has made changes that will affect your license.   View the Notice to Contractors.   View the Notice to Journeymen and Contractors who employ them.     State Certified Contractors must register to work in Pinellas County.   License Renewal Deadline: September 30 Every Year Most State registered contractors (I- licenses) and Journeymen (J- licenses) can renew online. If your license status is not Active, you cannot renew online. Use our Renewal Fee Calculator to calculate fees to bring your license into compliance.   County licensed contractors (C- licenses) must have 14 hours� continuing education and submit by mail, use our drop box or get in line for in-person service.   If you need in-person service text the word PCCLB to (727) 472-4163 or click here to get in line online.   Make a Payment Citation Payments   Admin Fine Payments   Unlicensed Contracting We investigate reports of unlicensed contracting. Please call (727) 582-6767 or submit a report online.   State law prohibits anonymous complaints. You must provide your name and address to make a complaint.

 

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

 

CLD FY22 Budget

 

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.