Kentucky contractor license cost
Lexington Home Office Certificate: $10. (source: Lexington: How to register as a contractor (opens in a new tab))
How: There is no state general contractor license to look up. For plumbing or electrical work ask HBC; otherwise check with your city or county. (source: Kentucky HBC (opens in a new tab))
Checked against official Kentucky Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction sources. See sources.
Costs and fees
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Lexington Home Office Certificate A Certificate of Occupancy is $25 instead. | $10 (source: Lexington: How to register as a contractor (opens in a new tab)) |
Fees are set by the board and can change. Check the official fee page before you pay.
Renewal
- Renew every 1 years.
- Continuing education: 6 hours.
Louisville licenses run per calendar year. Building A-R, A-RC and B need 6 CEUs. (source: Louisville Metro: Obtain a Contractor's License (opens in a new tab))
Sources and last verified
Last verified: . Next check due: . Every fact on this page links to one of these official pages.
- Kentucky HBC (opens in a new tab) (checked Oct 24, 2026)
- Louisville Metro: Obtain a Contractor's License (opens in a new tab) (checked Oct 24, 2026)
- Lexington: How to register as a contractor (opens in a new tab) (checked Oct 24, 2026)
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