Follow these steps to transfer an existing permit to a new contractor
In the event an existing permit must be transferred from the primary contractor, please follow the steps outlined below.
- Sign in to HillsGovHub. You must register an account if you haven’t done so already.
- Complete the appropriate form:
- To change your contractor and transfer the permit to a new contractor, please complete a Change of Contractor Form. Please note: If you are changing to a new contractor, you will be required to submit a new recorded Notice of Commencement.
- To change from a contractor to an Owner Builder, please fill out a Change of Contractor Form and an Owner Builder Disclosure Statement. Please note: Florida statute allows a property owner to act as their own contractor provided certain criteria are met as explained in F.S. 489.103(7).
- Return to HillsGovHub. Search and open the permit record. You can also find it by selecting ‘My Records’.
- Upload the documents. First, open the record and select ‘Record Info’ then select ‘Attachments’.
- Select ‘Add’ in the Attachment section to add required documents.
- Select ‘Add’, ‘Browse for file’, choose your completed Contractor Change form and select ‘Open’.
- Select ‘Continue’ once the file upload is complete.
- Select the document type from the drop-down list. For this instance, select ‘Contractor Change Form’. Then select Save.
Please note that the fee to transfer a permit is 10% of the original permit fee. The fees will be added once the change has been accepted.
If no work has been completed you may request the cancellation of the permit.
If you require additional assistance, please email permitting@hcfl.gov or call (813) 272-5600.