Contractor Licensing

• Florida pole barn specifications to obtain construction permits requires all contractors to have a certified contractor's license. Building contractors must be 18 year of age or older and have a four-year construction-related degree and one year of work experience or have a total of four years' construction work experience to qualify for state and county licensing. In addition, certain counties require contractors to apply for a county contractor license. Florida pole barn specifications require that contractors working on the construction of a pole barn must present their business information and license number as a part of the county building permits application.