Continuing Education · Florida
Florida Architect CE Requirements & License Renewal
Florida architects need 24 continuing education hours, 24 of them HSW. Cycle: biennial, odd years. Rules change, so confirm with the state board before you renew.
| Total CE hours | 24 |
|---|---|
| HSW hours | 24 |
| Renewal cycle | Biennial, odd years |
| License renews | Feb 28, odd years |
| CE hours due | Dec 31, even years |
| Required topics | Florida Building Code Advanced course, 2 hr |
| Notes | All 24 hours must be HSW. 2 of the 24 must be the Florida Building Code Advanced course. Hours must be earned by December 31 of the even year, before the February 28 renewal. |
| Official source | State rule or board page |
How to stay compliant in Florida
- Confirm the current requirement on the Florida licensing board site. Rules and cycles change.
- Prioritize HSW-designated courses; they satisfy the strictest part of most states’ requirements.
- Keep completion certificates. Most boards can audit several years back.
- If you hold multiple licenses, track each state separately: the ALA CEU Tracker keeps a separate record for each state and sends monthly status reminders.
Official Florida resources
- Florida architect licensing board: renewal portal, statutes, and administrative rules
- ICC digital codes library: model codes and state adoptions
Earn your hours with ALA
- Webinars: live LU credit from your desk
- CEU Tracker: every hour logged, every state, one place
Common questions
How many continuing education hours do architects need in Florida?
Florida architects need 24 continuing education hours, 24 of them HSW. Cycle: biennial, odd years. Rules change, so confirm with the state board before you renew.
Last reviewed September 29, 2026. Requirements vary by license type and can change; the state board is the official source. See all state requirements at a glance.