I'm a property owner. Can I apply for a building permit, if I am not a licensed contractor?

Yes, pursuant to Florida Statute 489.103(7) an owner/occupant of a property may be issued a permit to do contracting work on their own property. An affidavit must be signed establishing the owner-builder exemption. An owner/builder may only hire licensed subcontractors in those trades that carry a contractor's license.

"Owners of property when acting as their own contractor and providing direct, onsite supervision themselves of all work not performed by licensed contractors, when building or improving farm outbuildings or one-or-two family residences on such property for the occupancy or use of such owners and not offered for sale or lease, or building or improving commercial buildings, at a cost not to exceed $75,000, on such property for the occupancy or use of such owners and not for sale or lease." Florida Statutes, ss:489.103.

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1. When is a building permit required?
2. What Projects are exempt from needing a permit?
3. Will my project require plans?
4. When do I need an alteration permit?
5. When do I need a Notice of Commencement (NOC)?
6. Do I need a permit for a fence?
7. Do I need a permit to remove a tree from my property?
8. Do I need a permit to do minor roof repair?
9. Do I need a permit to replace my driveway slab?
10. Do I need a permit to pour a patio slab?
11. How long is my permit valid?
12. My permit expired. What do I do?
13. If I fail an inspection, what do I do?
14. I own a rental property and would like to apply for a building permit. Can I obtain the permit as an owner builder?
15. I'm a property owner. Can I apply for a building permit, if I am not a licensed contractor?
16. What is the difference if I obtain a permit myself or have a contractor obtain a permit for work on my house?
17. Who do I need to contact if I have a complaint about my contractor?
18. I wish to remove my contractor from the job. What is needed?
19. I am no longer having work done that was permitted. What do I do?