Construction Licensing Board
SOFTWARE UPDATEWe are pleased to announce that we have improved our software! Beginning on February 26, 2024 we moved our Contractor Search along with license renewals, administrative fines, and citation fees to the Pinellas County Access Portal. Please bear with us as we continue to improve our services.
RENEW ONLINEContractors working in Pinellas County must renew their license/registration every year by September 30. If your license is Expired, you missed last year's deadline.
County-licensed contractors who are not registered with the state must submit continuing 14 hours of continuing education credits to contractorceus@pinellas.gov.
Insurance must be current to renew. Insurance certificates must show PCCLB at our NEW address as certificate holder. Submit insurance certificates via email to: insurancecertificates@pinellas.gov.
IMPORTANT MESSAGE FOR LOCALLY LICENSED SPECIALTY CONTRACTORSThe State may be making changes to your license. New proposed legislation may extend the effective date of HB735.
Read an important message to Contractors.
Read an important message to Journeymen and the contractors who employ them.
IMPORTANT CHANGES TO PAINTING CONTRACTOR LICENSESChanges have been made to the Painting Specialty Contractor license.
Read the important notice to contractors.
NEW! UPDATE YOUR CONTACT INFO
STATE CERTIFIED CONTRACTORSState certified contractors must register to work in Pinellas County. If you are registering for the first time use this form.
If you are already registered and your insurance is current, you can renew online. Your registration must be renewed each year by September 30.
AN IMPORTANT MESSAGE TO HOMEOWNERSPROTECT YOURSELF. DON’T HIRE AN UNLICENSED CONTRACTOR. Before hiring any contractor, ask for their name and license number then use our Contractor Search feature to verify that they are eligible to work in Pinellas County. Report unlicensed contracting by calling (727) 582-6767 or submitting a report online.
IF YOU NEED IN-PERSON SERVICE,text the word PCCLB to (727) 472-4163or click here to get in line online.
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REPORT UNLICENSED CONTRACTINGWe investigate reports of unlicensed contracting. Please call (727) 582-6767 or
State law prohibits anonymous complaints. You must provide your name and address to make a complaint.
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The Pinellas County Construction Licensing Board (PCCLB) regulates certain construction and home improvement contractors practicing in Pinellas County, including all local municipalities. The agency is supported by the Contractor Licensing Department, which oversees day-to-day administration, records maintenance, and contractor license investigations in the county.
Public Notices:
Locations of PCCLB Meetings and Hearings:
All PCCLB Regular Board meetings are held in the Palm Room at Pinellas County Communications, 333 Chestnut St, Clearwater. All PCCLB Special Magistrate Hearings are held in the BCC Assembly Room at the Pinellas County Courthouse, 315 Court Street, 5th Floor, Clearwater.
Public Hearing Agendas and Minutes
January 8 | July 8 |
March 11 | September 9 |
May 13 | November 18 |
January 29 | July 22 |
February 26 | August 26 |
March 18 | September 23 |
April 22 | October 28 |
May 20 | November 25 |
June 10 | December 16 |
Resources for Contractors:
- Contractor Classifications / Work Descriptions
- Fee Schedule
- License Renewal Online - save time, renew online.
- Pay Fines:
- Administrative - for licensed contractors.
- Citations - for unlicensed contractors.
- Ordinance 10-68 revising Sec. 22-14 & 22-15
- Submit Insurance Certificates to insurancecertificates@pinellas.gov
- Forms:
- Application for Examination / Reciprocity - PCCLB has a policy of reciprocity with other Florida jurisdictions
- State Contractors Registration Form
- Change of Status Form - Update licensed contractor status with PCCLB
- Important Codes & Notices
- Local Amendments
- Notice of Action (April 23, 2018)
Resources for Consumers:
- How to Choose the Right Contractor - English - En Español
- How to Choose a Contractor - Tips and resources to help you make an informed decision
- Contractor List - A complete list of all Contractors in Pinellas County
- Check a Business - A database of complaints filed against businesses in the County within the last five years
- Consumer Tips - Get information and resources to help in planning your project or choosing your Contractor
- File a Complaint Against a Contractor - Instructions and forms to file a complaint
- Florida Lien Law - How to avoid construction liens on your property
- Home Improvement Scams - Protect yourself against unsavory characters or schemes and how to report them
Other Resources:
- Florida Building Codes
- Florida Independent Special District Information
- Florida Dept of Business and Professional Regulation
- Pinellas County Municode / Ordinances
- Pinellas County:
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