How often do I need to renew my Home Improvement Specialty Contractor in Arkansas?

The Home Improvement Specialty Contractor in Arkansas must be renewed every 12 months.

How much does it cost to renew a Home Improvement Specialty Contractor in Arkansas?

The renewal cost for a Home Improvement Specialty Contractor in Arkansas is $25.00.

What happens if my Home Improvement Specialty Contractor expires in Arkansas?

Performing home improvement work over $2,000 without a valid ACLB registration is a Class A misdemeanor. Penalties include fines of $100 to $200 per offense, with each day constituting a separate offense.

Arkansas renewal guide

Home Improvement Specialty Contractor

If this license is up for renewal, this page gives you the fee, the timeline, and the items that usually hold the filing up.

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What matters before you file.

Check the fee, the renewal window, and the documents or insurance records that can slow approval down.

Issuing authority

Arkansas Contractors Licensing Board (ACLB)

Renewal period

Every 12 months

Renewal fee

$25.00

Late penalty

$50.00

Bond requirement

No

Insurance requirement

Yes — General Liability, Workers' Compensation

Before you renew

Get the filing straight.

1
Check the insurance certificates

Make sure the required policies are current and match what the board or agency expects before you file.
2
File with the board

File through Arkansas Contractors Licensing Board (ACLB) and pay the $25.00 renewal fee once the supporting proof is ready.
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3
Leave room for processing

Typical processing time is 30 days, so do not wait until the last minute.

If you miss the deadline, the late penalty is $50.00.

Detailed notes

The fine print is here.

Arkansas Home Improvement Specialty Contractor License

The Arkansas Contractors Licensing Board (ACLB) issues the Home Improvement Specialty license for contractors who perform non-structural specialty trade work on residential properties where the project value exceeds $2,000 in labor and materials.

What This License Authorizes

Home Improvement Specialty Contractors may perform specific trade work on residential properties, including painting, flooring, fencing, siding, gutters, concrete flatwork, landscaping hardscapes, and similar non-structural improvements. The unlimited license has no project value cap, while the restricted license limits projects to under $50,000.

Application Requirements

Application Fee: $50 (non-refundable)
No Exam Required: Unlike other ACLB license types, the Home Improvement Specialty license does not require passing the Business and Law examination
Business References: Three non-supplier or banker references required

Insurance Requirements

General Liability Insurance: Certificate of insurance in the business name required
Workers' Compensation: Required if you have employees

Renewal Process

Renewal Period: Annual
Renewal Fee: $25
Late Fee: $50 if renewal is not completed by the expiration date
No Continuing Education Required: Maintain current insurance throughout the license term.

Consequences of Operating Without a License

Performing home improvement work valued over $2,000 without a valid ACLB license is a Class A misdemeanor under Arkansas law. Fines range from $100 to $200 per offense, with each day of unlicensed work counting as a separate violation.

*Disclaimer: This information is provided for general reference only and does not constitute legal advice. Always verify current requirements directly with the Arkansas Contractors Licensing Board.*

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