Licensing Agency
Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA)
License: Transitional Living Facility license
Key Requirements & Qualifications
6 items- 1
Accreditation within 12 months of initial license
- 2
Proof of liability insurance (s. 624.605(1)(b))
- 3
Compliance with local zoning requirements (including chapter 419 if a community residential home)
- 4
Satisfactory fire safety inspection
- 5
Satisfactory sanitation inspection by the county health department
- 6
Personnel background screening (400.998)
Governing Law & Regulatory Code
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Official State Resource
Visit the official state government website to access current application forms, full regulatory text, and contact information for the licensing agency.
Open Official Websitehttps://ahca.myflorida.com/health-quality-assurance/bureau-of-health-facility-regulation/long-term-care-services-unit/transitional-living-facilities
Fees & Costs
$4,588 license fee and a $90 per-bed fee per biennium
Getting Started Checklist
Important Notice
Regulations change frequently. Always verify current requirements directly with the state licensing agency before submitting applications. This information is for educational purposes only.