If a property owner plans to act as their own contractor and provide direct onsite Supervision themselves of all work not performed by a licensed contractor, they may be able to get an Owner Builder Permit per Florida statutes 489.103(7). Florida statutes 489.103(7) states that owners of the property must directly supervise the work being performed. Any person working on the construction project who is not a licensed contractor must be employed by owner, which means that the owner must deduct F.I.C.A and withholding tax and provide worker's compensation for employee.
An Owner Builder Affidavit must be submitted with the appropriate permit application for an Owner Builder Permit. Please contact the Building Division if you have any questions at (772) 597-8281.