A person contracting in the unincorporated areas of Okaloosa County must hold a current Competency Card with the Okaloosa County Department of Growth Management. (County Ordinances 07-32 and 07-48).
Before signing a contract to build a home, remodel, or just have a few things fixed, there are some things you should know.
To build or remodel a residential or commercial building, one must possess one of the following licenses: Residential Contractor, Building Contractor or General Contractor. The person must hold an Okaloosa County Competency Card and be a State Registered or State Certified Licensed Builder. Residential Contractor cannot do any commercial construction. (Florida Statutes 489)
To contract to install, repair, and/or replace plumbing in a residential or commercial building the person must hold an Okaloosa County Competency Card and be a State Registered or State Certified Licensed Plumber.
To contract to install, repair, and/or replace electrical wiring or related equipment the person must hold an Okaloosa County Competency Card and be a State Registered or State Certified Electrician.
(Air Conditioning & Heating): To contract to install, repair, and/or replace mechanical systems or components a person must hold an Okaloosa County Competency Card and be a State Registered or State Certified Mechanical Contractor.
To contract to install, repair, and/or replace roof a person must hold an Okaloosa County Competency Card and be a State Registered or State Certified Roofing Contractor.
To obtain licensure in Okaloosa County the individual has to document their experience, job knowledge, pass a written exam, and be of good moral character. In order to acquire and maintain a current competency card a person must have current workman’s compensation policy or workman’s compensation exemption, general liability insurance, a business tax receipt, and a state license if required.
There are many other local specialty licensing categories required in our area. To obtain further information regarding contractor’s current status after researching the yellow pages, want ads, flyers, notices, word of mouth, etc., please contact the Department of Growth Management, Licensing Division, at (850) 651-7180.
Planning Division
Building Division Inspections
Code Enforcement
Housing Programs
Elliot Kampert, Director
1250 N. Eglin Pkwy, Suite 301
Shalimar, FL 32579
Phone: (850) 651-7180
Fax: (850) 651-7058
E-Mail
302 N. Wilson St. - Suite 302
Crestview, FL 32536
1250 N. Eglin Parkway, Suite 100
Shalimar, FL 32579
Call 850-689-5050 or 850-423-1542 for all departments.