Local Guide · Landscape architects and designers · Florida
How do you check a landscape architect in Florida?
Florida licenses landscape architects through DBPR's Board of Landscape Architecture but lets anyone practice landscape design. Here is the difference and how to verify.
Florida landscape architects are licensed through DBPR's Board of Landscape Architecture. The law does not prohibit landscape design or submitting planting plans, but landscape designers may not use titles like landscape architect or L.A. Verify anyone using the title on DBPR's license search.
Who licenses landscape architects and designers providers in Florida
Florida DBPR, Board of Landscape Architecture. Florida Statutes 481.329 exempts landscape design and planting plans from the landscape architecture law, while barring landscape designers from using titles such as landscape architect. Verify licensees on DBPR's license search.
Check a license →Key facts for Florida
- Florida's landscape architecture law does not prohibit anyone from practicing landscape design.
- Florida lets landscape designers submit planting plans for government approval.
- Florida bars landscape designers from using the titles landscape architect, landscape architectural, landscape architecture or L.A.
- Florida's law does not apply to builders supervising installation of landscape projects by landscape contractors.
- Florida's Board of Landscape Architecture is part of DBPR.
- Florida's plumbing contractor scope includes irrigation systems.
Who can design your Florida landscape?
Florida Statutes 481.329 doesn't prohibit landscape design or submitting planting plans, so designers can handle most home yards.
Who can use the title?
Only licensees. Designers may not use landscape architect, landscape architectural, landscape architecture or L.A.
How do you check?
The Board of Landscape Architecture licenses landscape architects; search on the DBPR license search. For irrigation, hire a licensed plumbing contractor (489.105).
How to choose a provider in Florida
- Decide whether you need design only or engineered site work.
- Verify anyone using the title on DBPR.
- Get scope and fees in writing.
- Use a licensed contractor for irrigation.
Questions people ask
Who licenses landscape architects in Florida?
DBPR's Board of Landscape Architecture.
Can anyone do landscape design in Florida?
Yes. Florida's law doesn't prohibit landscape design.
Can a designer use L.A. after their name?
No.
Can a designer submit planting plans?
Yes.
Who installs irrigation in Florida?
Licensed plumbing contractors, whose scope includes irrigation systems.
Where do I verify a landscape architect?
DBPR's license search.
Sources
This guide was written by our editorial team from the public sources listed above. It is general information, not legal advice; confirm licensing and terms directly with any provider.
