Collier County announces the elimination of 24 local specialty contractor licenses
In compliance with Florida Statute 489 and Senate Bill 1142, Collier County has officially discontinued the requirement for 24 local specialty contractor licenses effective July 1, 2025.
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
- Reinforced Steel
- Sandblasting
- Satellite Dish
- Sealing and Striping
- Swimming Pool Cleaning
- Tile and Marble
- Tile, Marble, and Terrazzo
- Tree Trimming/Removal
For more information, visit: https://www.colliercountyfl.gov/government/growth-management/divisions/operations-regulatory-management/contractor-licensing
Business Tax Receipts Still Required
All businesses operating in Collier County are still required to obtain a Business Tax Receipt (BTR). This includes businesses located within the cities of Naples, Marco Island, and Everglades City.
The BTR must be specific to the type of work being performed and is issued annually by the Collier County Tax Collector’s Office. Businesses may also need to obtain zoning approval, fire inspections, or other documentation depending on their location and scope of work. For more information on how to apply for or renew a Business Tax Receipt, visit: https://colliertaxcollector.com/business-tax-receipts/.