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- Updated Oct 2026
Florida Code Official Continuing Education: Hours, Deadline and Approved Courses
Florida has no state license or state CE requirement for code enforcement officers, since each county or city sets its own training rules, but the voluntary FACE certification takes 14 hours of continuing education every two years to renew.
Last updated October 28, 2026 from Florida Association of Code Enforcement (FACE) and Florida Statutes section 162.21 requirements
Hours per cycle
14 hrs
For FACE certification renewal; no state CE requirement
Cycle
2 years
FACE certifications renew every two years
Deadline
Before your renewal is due
Exact renewal date not stated in our sources
Online allowed?
Not stated
Confirm a course counts with the Florida Association of Code Enforcement before you enroll
Who needs CE
Who needs continuing education for a Florida code official license?
Florida doesn’t license code enforcement officers or set a state CE requirement. Under section 162.21, Florida Statutes, each county or city decides the training and qualifications of its code enforcement officers. If you hold the voluntary certification from the Florida Association of Code Enforcement (FACE), you renew it with FACE, and that renewal requires continuing education.
CE applies to
- Code enforcement officers holding FACE certification
- Officers whose county or city requires FACE certification
Exemptions
- Officers without FACE certification follow their own county or city’s training rules
Florida code official CE at a glance
Florida code official renewal, one box
| Renewed with | Florida Association of Code Enforcement (FACE) |
| CE required? | No state requirement; FACE certification renewal needs CE |
| Hours per cycle | 14 hrs |
| Cycle | 2 years |
| Required topics | Not stated |
| Online allowed? | Not stated |
| Deadline | Before your renewal is due |
| Who reports | Not stated |
| Carryover | Not stated |
| Grace period | Not stated |
| Renewal fee | Not stated |
| Last updated | October 28, 2026 |
Hours
How many CE hours does a Florida code official license need?
There’s no state CE hour requirement. For FACE certification, our sources put renewal at 14 hours of continuing education every two years. Topic areas that count include first aid, CPR and AED, OSHA safety, stormwater, sea turtle lighting, parking enforcement, ethics, diversity, business writing and supervisory skills.
| Class | Total | Required topics | Electives | Delivery limits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FACE-certified code official | 14 hrs | Not stated | Topics such as safety, OSHA, stormwater, sea turtle lighting, ethics and supervisory skills | Not stated |
One of our sources also mentions 16 hours. Most of our sources say 14 hours, so we use that figure. Confirm your exact number with FACE. Your county or city may set its own training rules.
Deadline
When is the Florida code official license renewal deadline?
FACE certifications renew every two years. Finish your 14 hours and submit your renewal to FACE before your certification is due.
| Deadline rule | Renew your FACE certification every two years; exact date not stated in our sources |
| Cycle | 2 years |
| Grace period | Not stated |
| Late penalty | Not stated |
| CE completion deadline | Before you submit your renewal |
Steps
How to renew a Florida code official license, step by step
- Take approved CEBefore your deadline
Complete 14 hours of approved continuing education during your two-year cycle. - Get your certificateSame day
Save the certificate of completion for each course you finish. - Confirm it’s reportedBefore you renew
Florida has no state CE reporting for code officials. Keep your certificates and follow FACE’s renewal instructions for submitting proof. - Pay the renewal feeFee not stated
Submit your renewal and any fee to the Florida Association of Code Enforcement. - Check your license statusAfter renewal
Check with FACE that your renewal went through and your credential shows a new two-year term.
Providers
Approved Florida code official license CE providers
We haven’t compared CE providers for this license yet. Use the board’s approved provider list to confirm a course counts before you pay.
Approval
How to check a Florida code official CE course is approved
Only approved continuing education counts toward your 14 hours. Our sources don’t describe the approval process, so check that a course is accepted before you enroll.
- Confirm the course is accepted for Florida code official CE before you pay.
- Check that the topic fits the areas that count, such as safety, ethics or code enforcement skills.
- Make sure your total reaches 14 hours before your renewal is due.
Reporting
How Florida code official CE is reported, and what happens in an audit
Florida has no state CE requirement or state reporting system for code enforcement officers. Follow FACE’s instructions for showing your hours when you renew your certification.
- Keep a certificate of completion for every course.
- Submit proof of your hours the way FACE asks when you renew.
- Hold onto your records for the full two-year cycle in case you’re asked for proof.
Cost
How much does Florida code official license renewal cost?
| Item | Fee | Paid to |
|---|---|---|
| Renewal fee | Not stated | Florida Association of Code Enforcement |
| Late renewal fee | Not stated | Florida Association of Code Enforcement |
| CE courses (14 hours) | Varies by provider | CE provider |
Check with the Florida Association of Code Enforcement for the current renewal fee.
Late or lapsed
Late, expired or inactive Florida code official license
Our sources don’t give grace period, late fee or reinstatement details. If your renewal is close or already late, contact the Florida Association of Code Enforcement right away.
Grace period
Not stated in our sources. Reach out to the Florida Association of Code Enforcement before your renewal date if you’re running behind.
Makeup CE
You still need all 14 hours before you can renew.
Who controls
Who controls Florida code official license renewal?
Renewal authority
Florida Association of Code Enforcement
FACE certification is voluntary; under section 162.21, Florida Statutes, counties and cities set code enforcement officer training
Responsibilities
- Receives FACE certification renewals
- Tracks the 14-hour, two-year CE requirement for its certification
- Runs the FACE certification program
Getting licensed
Getting a Florida code official license
Need the license first? Our Florida guide covers who needs a license, the classes, exams, fees and the steps to apply.
FAQ
Florida code official license CE FAQs
How many CE hours does a Florida code official need?
Florida has no state requirement. FACE certification renewal takes 14 hours every two years.
Does Florida require CE for code enforcement officers?
No state law requires it. Section 162.21, Florida Statutes, leaves code enforcement officer training and qualifications to each county or city. CE is needed to renew the voluntary FACE certification.
When is the deadline?
Licenses renew every two years. Finish your 14 hours and renew before your license is due.
Who reports my hours?
There’s no state reporting for code officials. Follow FACE’s instructions for submitting proof when you renew your certification.
Can I take CE online?
Our sources don’t say. Confirm with the Florida Association of Code Enforcement that a course counts before you enroll.
Do hours carry over?
Our sources don’t say extra hours carry over, so plan on 14 new hours each cycle.
What happens if I miss the deadline?
Our sources don’t list a grace period or late fee. Contact the Florida Association of Code Enforcement as soon as you know you’ll be late.
Sources
Official sources for Florida code official CE rules
Last updated October 28, 2026. Spot something out of date? Tell us.
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