Pinellas County proposes major cutback to Construction Licensing Board
County staff proposed moving eligible contractor licensing to the state and narrowing the local board’s role. Staff cited about $900,000 in lost revenue over recent years and a projected FY26 deficit of about $285,000.
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Pinellas County staff proposed restructuring the Pinellas County Construction Licensing Board after state laws reduced its revenue and left the board relying on general-fund support. The proposal would shift eligible contractor licensing to the state, move enforcement to county code enforcement in unincorporated areas and reduce the board’s remaining responsibilities.
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