Florida Contractor Sales Tax 2026: Labor, Materials, Rules

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

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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