The requirements below must be met before applying or performing any work.

Notice: Unlicensed contracting is a felony during the existence of a state of emergency under Florida Statute 489.127 (2)(c). To report unlicensed activity, contact Collier County at 239-252-2431.

Pursuant to Florida State Statute 489 and Collier County Ordinance 2006-46, any person, firm, partnership, corporation or other legal entity who engages in any construction contracting business, or advertises or represents himself/herself as such, must have a county contractor license/certificate of competency or be a state-certified contractor. Contracting without proper licensing is unlawful.

Update: Specialty Contractor Licenses No Longer Required effective July 1, 2025 - *Pursuant to Senate Bill 1142 and Florida Statute 489 (Specifically 489.113 and 489.117) the following specialty contractor licenses are no longer required in Collier County:

• Acoustical.
• Cabinet.
• Decorative Metal.
• Dredging.
• Epoxy.
• Excavation.
• Exterior Covering by Artificial Stucco System.
• Floor Covering.
• Insulation.
• Landscape.
• Nonelectrical Sign.
• Nonrecreational Pond Waterfall Fountain.
• Painting.
• Paving Block.
• Paving Commercial.
• Pollutant Storage Contractor.
• Reinforced Steel.
• Sandblasting.
• Satellite Dish.
• Sealing and Striping.
• Swimming pool cleaning.
• Tile, marble, and Terrazzo.
• Tree trimming/removal.

Important: Even though the above specialty licenses are no longer required, you may still be required to hold appropriate licensing depending on the scope of work or broader contracting activities.

For full details, visit Collier County Contractor Licensing

https://www.collier.gov/Business-Resources/Contractor-Licensing