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Florida Contractor License Renewal: Deadline, Fee, CE Hours

Certified licenses renew every 2 years (489.115(4)).1 14 classroom hours every 2-year cycle (50-minute hours), including workers' compensation, business practices, workplace safety and 1 hour on laws…1

TradeRenewalContinuing education
General contractor, plumbing, HVAC and roofingCertified licenses renew every 2 years (489.115(4)).114 classroom hours every 2-year cycle (50-minute hours), including workers' compensation, business practices,…1
ElectricalCertified licenses renew every 2 years (489.516).411 classroom hours per 2-year cycle for Electrical Contractors.5

When does a Florida contractor license expire?

Certified licenses renew every 2 years (489.115(4)); renewal cycle ends August 31 of even-numbered years per the 2026 renewal notice.1

How many continuing education hours does Florida require?

14 classroom hours every 2-year cycle (50-minute hours), including workers' compensation, business practices, workplace safety and 1 hour on laws and rules; Division I and roofing licensees also need Florida Building Code/wind mitigation content.1

How much is the Florida renewal fee?

Renewal for an active license $205 ($255 when it also qualifies a business), $230/$280 if late.2

Sources

  1. Construction Industry Licensing Board (DBPR CILB): renewal (leg.state.fl.us, 2026-10-27)
  2. Construction Industry Licensing Board (DBPR CILB): fees (www2.myfloridalicense.com, 2026-10-27)
  3. FL DBPR construction license extract (CONSTRUCTIONLICENSE_1) (www2.myfloridalicense.com, 2026-10-27)
  4. Electrical Contractors Licensing Board (DBPR ECLB): electrical renewal (leg.state.fl.us)
  5. Electrical Contractors Licensing Board (DBPR ECLB): electrical continuing education (leg.state.fl.us)