Hiring contractors and emergency permitting in Collier

Residents are urged to use caution when hiring a contractor to perform work. They should make sure they hire a reputable, licensed contractor and are urged to hire the correct type of contractor specific to the type of work that they wish to have performed.  Licenses for work are specific, i.e. roof repairs – tile roofs require one type of license and shingle roofs require a different type of license. Residents are encouraged to contact Collier County Contractor Licensing at (239) 252-2431 or visit our website before hiring a contractor to verify the company’s credentials.

Emergency repair work to secure a building (enclosing doors, windows and roofs) does not require a permit currently.  All other repair work is required to have a permit.  Roof repairs may only be performed by a licensed roofing contractor.

Collier County will have emergency permitting available at the Growth Management Community Development Dept. Office, 2800 N. Horseshoe Drive, Naples, Florida 34104, Heritage Bay Government Services Center, 15450 Collier Blvd., Naples, Florida, 34120 and at the Immokalee Permitting Office at 310 Alachua Street, Immokalee, Florida 34142.

All permitting services will resume on Friday, Oct. 11, 2024. For general questions, contact Growth Management Community Development Department customer service at 239-252-2400.

Any companies wishing to perform debris and tree removal services or basic landscape maintenance, are required to have an Occupational License.

Under Florida Statute, unlicensed persons who perform work during a declared State of Emergency are committing a third-degree felony.

Anyone having questions or wanting to report unlicensed activity should contact Collier County Contractor Licensing at (239) 252-2431.