Floridacontractor insurance & bonding requirements
Updated April 2026 · Source: FL DBPR 61G4-15.003
Minimum requirements
- General liability
- $1,000,000
- Auto liability
- $500,000
- Surety bond
- $20,000
- Workers' comp
- Required for crews
Licensed general contractors in Floridacarry commercial insurance so that if a crew member gets injured on-site, a homeowner's appliance is damaged during demo, or a neighboring property suffers an impact from construction, the contractor's policy (not the homeowner's) pays the claim. AskBaily does not match homeowners to contractors below these minimums.
CGC/CBC/CRC license holders: $20K financial responsibility. HVHZ contractors (Miami-Dade, Broward) also require Miami-Dade product NOA.
Common questions
What insurance does a Florida general contractor need?
A Florida general contractor needs at minimum $1,000,000 general liability coverage plus $500,000 auto liability. Workers' compensation insurance is required for crews. Per FL DBPR 61G4-15.003.
How much is the surety bond for Florida contractors?
Florida requires a minimum $20,000 surety bond at the license level. Some project-size tiers or local authorities require additional project-specific bonds. See FL DBPR 61G4-15.003 for the current schedule.
Who is the licensing authority in Florida?
FL DBPR 61G4-15.003 is the authority for Florida contractor oversight. Public license lookup is available at https://www.myfloridalicense.com/.
How does AskBaily verify contractors in Florida?
AskBaily runs automated verification against FL DBPR 61G4-15.003 before a contractor is matched to a homeowner project. The pro's license number is validated live at signup.
What happens if a contractor doesn't carry the required insurance?
Underinsured contractors are removed from the AskBaily match pool immediately. A homeowner who hires an unlicensed or underinsured contractor in Florida can lose the right to mechanic's lien protection, may be held liable for on-site injuries, and forfeits protection under FL DBPR 61G4-15.003. That's why AskBaily's policy is to match only verified pros.
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