One extends the August 31, 2023 deadline to renew contractor licenses and complete continuing education to October 2, 2023, and the other expands the types of contractor licenses that can perform roofing work in 47 counties affected by Hurricane Idalia. NOTE, there is no suspension of contractor licensing requirements in general, and out of state contractors wanting to do work in Florida must be properly licensed to perform work in Florida, even under these DBPR emergency orders.

Florida DBPR Emergency Order 2023-06, signed on August 29, 2023, extends deadlines applicable to multiple categories of licenses governed by the DBPR. For contractors, the following section is relevant:

CILB Registered Contractors
The existing deadline of August 31, 2023, as established by Rule 61-6.001(4), Florida Administrative Code, is suspended and tolled through October 2, 2023, unless extended by subsequent order, for contractors registered with the Construction Industry Licensing Board. Any existing renewal conditions related to the completion of hours of continuing education, as set forth in Rule 61G-18.001, Florida Administrative Code, are also suspended and tolled through October 2, 2023. Licenses renewed on or before October 2, 2023, shall be considered as timely renewals and will not be assessed any fees.

You can click here to download a full copy of this administrative order.

Florida DBPR Emergency Order 2023-07, signed August 31, 2023, relates to the suspension or modification of certain statutes and rules applicable to Florida’s contractors, due to Hurricane Idalia. It is very similar to the suspensions enacted following Hurricane Ian, many of which are still in place.

What is suspended:

489.113(3), Florida Statutes, is suspended so that a certified or registered general, building, or residential contractor is not required to subcontract roofing work for the repair and installation of any roof type
489.117, Florida Statutes, is suspended so that registered contractors are not subject to the geographical limitations provided for in 489.117(1)(b) and (c), Florida Statutes, when doing work in the affected counties listed in the order.
489.513, Florida Statutes, is suspended so that registered electrical contractors are not subject to the geographical scope limitations provided for in 489.513(5), Florida STatutes, when doing work in the affected counties listed in the order.

Duration

The order applies and continues to apply to all projects for which a building permit has been applied for or obtained during the time period that the order is in effect. Currently the order is set to expire on October 25

Temporary Repairs

The order also makes clear that the installation of non-permanent, emergency tarps to relieve damage caused by Hurricane Idalia is exempt from licensure. However, contractors must still require with any local licensure requirements.

Counties to which the Order Applies: