Florida Contractor Sales Tax 2026

Florida sales tax for contractors 2026. Labor taxable? Materials? Real rules from state revenue department.

Florida sales tax rate for contractors

  • Combined rate: 6% + local (~7% combined avg)
  • Construction labor taxable: NO - real property labor is exempt
  • Tax authority: Florida Department of Revenue

How Florida treats contractor labor

Real property construction labor NOT taxable. Some installation labor is taxable if items remain TPP (e.g., portable buildings).

Florida-specific rules

Notice to Owner is the most-commonly-missed Florida requirement. Without it, no lien rights. Discretionary surtax of 0.5%-2.5% by county adds on top.

Florida mechanics lien rights

Beyond sales tax, Florida contractor billing must respect the mechanics lien deadline of 90 days from last work. Preliminary notice: Notice to Owner REQUIRED within 45 days of first furnishing for non-direct contractors.

Florida contractor licensing

Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) - required for licensed work. $249 (Certified) or $209 (Registered). Board: https://www.myfloridalicense.com.

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