Handyman Business Permit Requirements in Orlando, FL

1. EIN (Employer Identification Number)

   Required if you have employees or operate as an LLC/corporation. Free from the IRS.

   Official government source

   Free·Immediate (online application)

   Free

   Immediate (online application)

1. Florida — No State Handyman License Required (for non-structural, non-trade work)

   Florida does not require a state license for minor, non-structural repair and maintenance work such as painting, minor carpentry, and door repairs. However, structural work, roofing, plumbing, or HVAC work requires a Construction Industry Licensing Board license, and electrical work requires an Electrical Contractors' Licensing Board license (ch. 489, F.S.). Unlicensed contracting is a first-degree misdemeanor for a first offense and a third-degree felony for repeat offenses or offenses committed during a declared state of emergency (s. 489.127, F.S.).

   Official government source

   N/A·N/A

   N/A

   N/A

1. Orange County Local Business Tax Receipt

   Handymen based in unincorporated Orange County obtain an Orange County Business Tax Receipt; those based inside Orlando city limits need BOTH the City of Orlando BTR (first) and the county receipt. Handyman work must stay outside Florida's state-regulated contracting trades (electrical, plumbing, structural, HVAC, roofing, etc.), which require a state license.

   Official government source

   Varies by business classification; confirm with the Orange County Tax Collector, (407) 434-0312 (option 2)·1–2 weeks

   Varies by business classification; confirm with the Orange County Tax Collector, (407) 434-0312 (option 2)

   1–2 weeks

Official Sources

• Orange County — Local Business Tax Receipt
• Florida DBPR — Construction Industry Licensing

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