Kentucky general contractor license

No statewide general contractor license in Kentucky

The State of Kentucky does not issue a general contractor license. There is no state general contractor license to apply for or to look up. (source: Kentucky HBC (opens in a new tab), source: Louisville Metro: Obtain a Contractor's License (opens in a new tab))

• Louisville Metro licenses contractors (Building A and B), and Lexington-Fayette requires registration. (source: Louisville Metro: Obtain a Contractor's License (opens in a new tab))

Check with your city or county

Local rules vary. Before you start work, or before you hire someone, ask the city or county building or licensing office where the job is:

• whether a local contractor license or registration is needed;
• which permits the job needs and who must pull them;
• what insurance or bond the local office requires.

Some related work may still need a state license, for example electrical or plumbing work. See the state guide below.

State rules that may still apply

Plumbing, electrical, boiler, sprinkler and fire alarm work needs HBC licensing. General contractors have no state license; cities and counties set their own rules. (source: Kentucky HBC (opens in a new tab), source: Louisville Metro: Obtain a Contractor's License (opens in a new tab), source: Lexington: How to register as a contractor (opens in a new tab))

Kentucky contractor license guide · How to check a contractor