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Roofing Contractor ($5,000) Bond - Jacksonville, FL in Florida

Brief Summary

Roofers pull a lot of permits, and this bond covers all of them. One $5,000 bond for your company satisfies the local requirement across your Jacksonville jobs, priced as a yearly premium instead of cash held by the City.

Jacksonville roofing contractors can be required to file one bond of up to $5,000 under Fla. Stat. 489.131(3)(e). The bond is conditioned only on compliance with the Florida Building Code and is payable to the Florida Homeowners' Construction Recovery Fund, filed with the City where building permits are requested.

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How to Apply for a Roofing Contractor ($5,000) Bond:

Hold an active Florida roofing contractor license.
Match the company name to the license and the JaxEPICS registration exactly.
Provide owner name, home address and Social Security number for the credit review.
Complete the bond application and accept the quote.
Receive the executed $5,000 bond payable to the Florida Homeowners' Construction Recovery Fund.
File the bond with the City of Jacksonville with your registration documents.

Detailed Information About the Florida Roofing Contractor ($5,000) Bond:

Not a warranty on your roofs

A common mistake is treating this as a guarantee of workmanship to the homeowner. Section 489.131(3)(e) of the Florida Statutes allows a city to require one bond for each contractor, not to exceed $5,000, conditioned only upon compliance with the Florida Building Code. The bond is payable to the Florida Homeowners' Construction Recovery Fund and filed in each county or municipality where a permit is requested. It must be equally available to all contractors.

Jacksonville's Construction Trades Qualifying Board

Roofing is one of the trades the Board regulates under Chapters 62 and 342 of the Ordinance Code and Chapter 489, Parts I and II, Florida Statutes. The Board reviews competency, financial responsibility, credit and insurance qualifications. Its fee schedule lists a $75 contractor certificate application fee, a $65 contractor and administration examination, and a $160 contractor certificate renewal, with a double fee for each late renewal cycle plus the application fee.

Registering with the Building Inspection Division

To pull permits, license holders register in JaxEPICS. The registration form calls for a copy of your valid state construction certificate, picture identification, and either a workers' compensation certificate naming the City of Jacksonville as certificate holder or a Certificate of Election to be Exempt (Form DWC-252). Confirm the current bond form and filing steps with the Building Inspection Division before the bond is issued.

Premium

The surety prices the bond from the owner's personal credit and the company's history. There is no fixed rate that applies to everyone.

Eligibility and Requirements for a Florida Roofing Contractor ($5,000) Bond:

Bond amount of $5,000, the maximum a Florida city may require under Fla. Stat. 489.131(3)(e).
Condition limited to Florida Building Code compliance.
Payable to the Florida Homeowners' Construction Recovery Fund.
One bond per contractor.
Workers' compensation certificate naming the City of Jacksonville, or Form DWC-252 exemption.

Florida Roofing Contractor ($5,000) Bond FAQs:

Does this bond cover leaks or bad workmanship for my customer?

Not directly. The statute limits the bond condition to compliance with the Florida Building Code, and it is payable to the Florida Homeowners' Construction Recovery Fund.

Do I need one bond per reroof permit?

No. Florida law allows one bond for each contractor, filed where you request permits.

Who regulates roofing contractors locally?

The City of Jacksonville Construction Trades Qualifying Board, acting under Chapters 62 and 342 of the Ordinance Code, with permits handled by the Building Inspection Division.

How is the premium figured?

The surety bases the yearly premium mainly on the owner's credit and business history.