When is a Home Improvement Contractor (HIC) license required?
A. A HIC license is required for work being performed in (a) a 1-, 2-, 3-, or 4-family dwelling or (b) an individual unit/condo in a multiple-family dwelling regardless of size if the person hiring the contractor is the owner or tenant of the dwelling or unit/condo. Certain licensees may be exempt from the requirement, e.g., a licensed architect or engineer or a licensed plumber.
A person needs HIC license that is Home improvement contractor license when engaged in remodeling, repair, Home improvement etc. This also includes fences, garages, porches, swimming pools etc.
Home improvement contract with a property owner also requires this type of license.
Related Questions
- As a CSL, do I need a HIC? If I have an unrestricted Construction Supervisor License (CSL) do I need to be registered as a Home Improvement Contractor (HIC) for example to add a deck to a 2-Family owner occupied house?
- Do the new CSL Specialty Licenses only cover work formerly covered by a Home Improvement Contractor (HIC) Registration?
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