Colorado renewal guide
Lead Abatement Contractor License
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
Renewal period
Every 12 months
Renewal fee
$600.00
Bond requirement
No
Insurance requirement
Yes — General Liability, Workers' Compensation
Continuing education
8 hours
Before you renew
Get the filing straight.
- 1
Finish the CE first
Complete the 8 required hours before you start the renewal.
- 2
Check the insurance certificates
Make sure the required policies are current and match what the board or agency expects before you file.
- 3
File with the board
File through Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) and pay the $600.00 renewal fee once the supporting proof is ready.
Renew online - 4
Leave room for processing
Typical processing time is 30 days, so do not wait until the last minute.
Detailed notes
The fine print is here.
Colorado Lead Abatement Contractor License
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) licenses lead abatement contractors who perform lead paint removal and remediation in pre-1978 buildings.
Requirements
- Training: EPA-accredited lead abatement training course
- Experience: Documented lead abatement work experience
- Insurance: General liability and workers' compensation required
- Application Fee: $600
Continuing Education
- Hours: 8 hours of refresher training per year
- Topics: Lead-safe work practices, testing methods, and regulatory updates
Renewal Information
- Renewal Period: Annual
- Renewal Fee: $600
- CE Requirement: Must complete 8-hour refresher before renewal
Scope of Work
Covers lead paint inspection, risk assessment, abatement, and clearance testing in residential and commercial properties built before 1978. All work must comply with EPA and CDPHE lead-safe work practice requirements.
*Disclaimer: This information is provided for general reference only and does not constitute legal advice. Always verify current requirements directly with CDPHE.*
Official links
Check the board or agency directly.
Required documents
- Proof of Insurance
- lead_training_certificate
- Experience Documentation
- government_issued_id
Source notes
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) . Verified March 2026.
Rules move. Check Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) again before you pay, renew, or schedule work around this requirement.
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