Kentucky Construction Licensing
Licenses are typically required for individuals and businesses that provide construction industry services. This guide contains information about construction industry licensing in Kentucky.
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Company Licenses
Kentucky Construction and Contracting Company Licenses
Kentucky Asbestos Contractor Certification
| Agency: | Kentucky Division for Air Quality |
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | $100 filing fee + $400 certification fee. |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | Asbestos-DEP 7034 Contractor Certification Application (Renewal) |
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| Agency Fee: | $50 filing fee + $200 certification fee. |
| Due: | Annually |
Kentucky Electrical Contractor License - Business
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | $200 |
Registration Renewal
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| Agency Fee: | $200 |
| Due: | Annually by the end of the month of issuance. |
Kentucky General Contractor License
Not required
General Contractor Company licensure is not required on the State level in Kentucky.
General Contractors are licensed at the county and city level. There is no state level license.
Kentucky Mechanical Contractor License
Not required
Mechanical/HVAC Contractor Company licensure is not required on the State level in Kentucky.
Kentucky does not issue mechanical contractor firm licenses, but a master HVAC contractor license is required in order to operate an HVAC business.
Kentucky Plumbing Contractor License
Not required
Plumbing Contractor Company licensure is not required on the State level in Kentucky.
Kentucky does not issue plumbing contractor licenses, but a master plumber license is required in order to operate a plumbing business.
Local Construction and Contracting Company Licenses
Louisville Building Contractor License
| More Information: | https://louisvilleky.gov/government/construction-review/contractor-licensing |
| Agency: | Louisville Office of Construction Review (KY) |
Louisville Fire Detection Contractor License
| More Information: | https://louisvilleky.gov/government/construction-review/contractor-licensing |
| Agency: | Louisville Office of Construction Review (KY) |
Louisville Fire Supression Contractor License
| More Information: | https://louisvilleky.gov/government/construction-review/contractor-licensing |
| Agency: | Louisville Office of Construction Review (KY) |
Louisville HVAC Contractor License
| More Information: | https://louisvilleky.gov/government/construction-review/contractor-licensing |
| Agency: | Louisville Office of Construction Review (KY) |
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | $200 |
Registration Renewal
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| Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
| Agency Fee: | $200 |
| Due: | Annually |
Louisville Mechanical Contractor License
| More Information: | https://louisvilleky.gov/government/construction-review/contractor-licensing |
| Agency: | Louisville Office of Construction Review (KY) |
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | $75 |
Registration Renewal
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| Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
| Agency Fee: | $75 |
| Due: | Annually |
Louisville Plumbing Contractor License
| More Information: | https://louisvilleky.gov/government/construction-review/contractor-licensing |
| Agency: | Louisville Office of Construction Review (KY) |
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | $150 |
Registration Renewal
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| Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
| Agency Fee: | $150 |
| Due: | Annually |
Louisville Sign Identification Contractor License
| More Information: | https://louisvilleky.gov/government/construction-review/contractor-licensing |
| Agency: | Louisville Office of Construction Review (KY) |
Louisville Wrecking Contractor License
| More Information: | https://louisvilleky.gov/government/construction-review/contractor-licensing |
| Agency: | Louisville Office of Construction Review (KY) |
Individual Licenses
Kentucky Individual Construction and Contracting Licenses
Kentucky Asbestos Accreditation
| Agency: | Kentucky Division for Air Quality |
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | Inspector: $100; Management Planner & Inspector: $100; Project Designer: $100; Abatement Supervisor: $100; Abatement Worker: $20 |
| Notes: | Along with your application you must submit a copy of your most recent proof of training to the Division. Training must be from an EPA-approved provider |
Registration Renewal
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| Agency Fee: | Inspector: $50; Management Planner & Inspector: $50; Project Designer: $50; Abatement Supervisor: $50; Abatement Worker: $10 |
| Due: | In Kentucky, your license expires when your proof of training expires. |
| Notes: | Along with your application you must submit a copy of your most recent proof of training to the Division. Training must be from an EPA-approved provider |
Kentucky Electrical Contractor License - Individual
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | $200 |
Registration Renewal
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| Agency Fee: | $200 |
| Due: | Annually by the last day of the licensee's birth month. |
Kentucky Journeyman HVAC Mechanic License
| Agency: | Kentucky Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction - HVAC Division |
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | $50; all HVAC application fees are prorated according to the applicant's birth month. The fee structure can be found on the last page of each license application. |
Registration Renewal
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| Due: | Annually by the end of the licensee's birth month. |
Kentucky Master HVAC Contractor License
| Agency: | Kentucky Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction - HVAC Division |
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | all HVAC application fees are prorated according to the applicant's birth month. The fee structure can be found on the last page of each license application. |
Registration Renewal
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| Agency Fee: | $250 |
| Due: | Annually by the end of the licensee's birth month. |
Kentucky Master Plumber License
| Agency: | Kentucky Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction - Division of Plumbing |
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | $150 |
Registration Renewal
| Agency Fee: | $250 |
| Due: | Annually by the end of the licensee's birth month. |
| Notes: | Renewal information is sent 1 month prior to expiration date. |
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Associated General Contractors of America
Professional association providing advocacy and organization for construction firms and workers.
National Association of Home Builders
National association for the promotion of the housing industry.
National Association of State Contractors Licensing Agencies
National organization that represents and promotes the interests of state level contractor licensing agencies.
