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Property Manager — PM
Total cost: $157
Governing Authority
Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) — Division of Real Estate
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Yes
License Required
Real Estate License or CAM License
License Type
63 hours
Pre-Licensing Hours
Yes
Exam Required
$157
Total Initial Fees
Every 2 years (March 31 of odd-numbered years for Sales Associates and Brokers)
Renewal Period
Yes — Florida requires a Real Estate License or CAM License to manage property for others.
Since Florida requires a real estate license, you'll need to complete the state's pre-licensing education and pass the real estate exam before managing property professionally.
Florida requires a Real Estate License or CAM License to manage property for others. Research the specific requirements through the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) — Division of Real Estate.
Complete 63 hours of required pre-licensing education. Complete 63-hour pre-licensing course. Florida also offers a separate CAM (Community Association Manager) license requiring 18 hours of education.
State real estate exam administered by Pearson VUE. 100 questions, 3.5 hours. Separate CAM exam also available.
Submit your application to the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) — Division of Real Estate. Total initial fees: $157.
Boost your credentials with national certifications such as CPM (Certified Property Manager) — IREM, CAM (Certified Apartment Manager) — NAA, ARM (Accredited Residential Manager) — IREM, RMP (Residential Management Professional) — NARPM, MPM (Master Property Manager) — NARPM. These demonstrate expertise and can increase earning potential.
Renew your license every 2 years (march 31 of odd-numbered years for sales associates and brokers). Complete 14 hours per renewal cycle of continuing education.
Application Fee
$36.75
Application fee for real estate license in Florida
Exam Fee
$36.75
Examination fee paid to testing provider (PSI, Pearson VUE, or state)
License Fee
$83.75
Initial license issuance fee for Florida
Renewal Fee
$32
License renewal fee — renews every 2 years
Includes application, exam, and license fees. Does not include education costs, background check fees, or E&O insurance.
Florida property management licensing requirements
VerifiedLicense Required
Yes
License Type
Real Estate License or CAM License
Separate PM License
No
Standard real estate license covers property management activities
Own Property Exempt
Exempt
Managing your own property typically does not require a license
On-Site Manager Exempt
Exempt
Most states require a real estate license to manage property for others (collecting rent, leasing, marketing). Managing your own property typically does not require a license. A few states (Oregon, Montana, DC, Nevada, South Carolina) offer specific property management license categories separate from or in addition to the standard real estate license.
Education, Exams & Professional Certifications
VerifiedPre-Licensing Education
63 hours
Exam Required
Yes
State real estate exam administered by Pearson VUE. 100 questions, 3.5 hours. Separate CAM exam also available.
Education Details
Complete 63-hour pre-licensing course. Florida also offers a separate CAM (Community Association Manager) license requiring 18 hours of education.
Professional Certifications (Voluntary)
Most states that require a license for property management mandate completion of pre-licensing real estate education courses and passing a state exam. Professional certifications such as CPM (Certified Property Manager from IREM), ARM (Accredited Residential Manager), and CAM (Certified Apartment Manager from NAA) are voluntary but can significantly enhance career prospects.
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| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
Application Fee Application fee for real estate license in Florida | $36.75 |
Exam Fee Examination fee paid to testing provider (PSI, Pearson VUE, or state) | $36.75 |
License Fee Initial license issuance fee for Florida | $83.75 |
Renewal Fee License renewal fee — renews every 2 years | $32 |
Total Initial Fees Includes application, exam, and license fees. Does not include education costs, background check fees, or E&O insurance. | $157 |
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Renewal Requirements & Ongoing Obligations
VerifiedEvery 2 years (March 31 of odd-numbered years for Sales Associates and Brokers)
Renewal Period
14 hours per renewal cycle
Continuing Education
$32
Renewal Fee
Continuing Education Details
14 hours of continuing education including 3-hour core law course.
Regulatory Board
Most states require continuing education for license renewal. Topics typically include fair housing law, ethics, property management best practices, agency law, and state-specific regulatory updates. Failure to complete CE requirements may result in license suspension or lapse.
Step-by-step licensing process for Florida
Mostly verifiedComplete 63 hours of pre-licensing education from a Florida-approved provider
Pass the Florida real estate licensing examination (national and state portions)
Submit license application to Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation — Division of Real Estate
Pass a background check (most states require fingerprinting)
Obtain errors and omissions (E&O) insurance if required by your state
Affiliate with a licensed broker (if obtaining salesperson license) or establish your own brokerage
Begin property management operations
Estimated Timeline
2-8 weeks after completing pre-licensing education and passing the exam
Florida has two relevant licenses: a real estate license for general property management, and a separate Community Association Manager (CAM) license for managing HOAs and condominiums (18-hour course + exam).
Property management of others' properties in Florida requires a Real Estate License or CAM License.
Managing your own property does not require a license in most cases.
On-site managers employed directly by the property owner may be exempt from licensing requirements.
Activities requiring a license typically include: collecting rent, leasing units, marketing properties, negotiating leases, and managing security deposits on behalf of property owners.
Florida requires a separate Community Association Manager (CAM) license for managing HOAs and condominiums with 10+ units or a budget exceeding $100,000.
There is no interstate compact for property managers.
CAM license required for associations with 10 or more units OR a budget exceeding $100,000 annually (Florida Statute 468.431)
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Property Manager requirements in Florida verified against Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) — Division of Real Estate, March 2026.
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Florida requires a Real Estate License or CAM License for property management. 63 hours of pre-licensing education required. Complete 63-hour pre-licensing course. Florida also offers a separate CAM (Community Association Manager) license requiring 18 hours of education. Licensing is managed through the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) — Division of Real Estate.
Requirements vary by state. Always verify current requirements with your state licensing authority.