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Residential Home Improvement Specialty Contractor
License Description Residential Home Improvement Specialty Contractors manage the reconstruction, alteration, renovation, repair, modification, improvement, removal, or demolition, to any preexisting single family residence, in their individual areas of specialty. They do not build new residences or perform remodeling projects or additions. In general (there are exceptions) doing specialty work at a single family residence, when the cost is more than $2,000, must be licensed. A contractor holding a "limited" Home Improvement license can only do home improvement projects less than $50,000, labor and material. A contractor holding an "unlimited" Home Improvement license can do home improvement projects of any dollar amount. Requirements: 1) A completed application required. 2) Must have experience in classification requested by reflecting jobs completed on the experience section of the new application. 3) For an "Unlimited" license, must submit a current compiled balance sheet less than one year old showing a positive net worth. 4) For an "Unlimited" license, must have proof of Workers Compensation insurance, if there are employee(s). New application fee: $50.00, Renewal application fee (Limited and Unlimited): $25.00, Late Renewal application fee (Limited and Unlimited): $50.00
Licensing Agency
Arkansas Department of Labor and Licensing
State of Arkansas Contractors Licensing Board
4100 Richards Road
North Little Rock, AR 72117
(501) 372 4661
contractors.licensing.board@arkansas.gov
Active Status Active
Active Military/Veterans A temporary license is available to military and spouses until formal license approval
Continuing Education No continuing education requirement to maintain license
Criminal Record Specific type of conviction prohibited
Education No educational requirements
Exam No exam required
License Type Stand-alone license
License Updated 06/28/2023
Physical Requirements No physical requirements
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