Connecticut renewal guide
New Home Construction Contractor Registration
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
$360.00
Bond requirement
No
Insurance requirement
Yes — General Liability
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 Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) and pay the $360.00 renewal fee once the supporting proof is ready.
Renew online
Detailed notes
The fine print is here.
Connecticut New Home Construction Contractor Registration
The Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) requires contractors who build new residential homes to register as a New Home Construction Contractor. This registration is separate from the Home Improvement Contractor registration, though contractors can hold both.
What This Registration Authorizes
New Home Construction Contractors are authorized to construct new residential dwellings intended for occupancy and sale. This includes single-family homes, duplexes, and other residential new construction before the property is ready for occupancy.
Insurance Requirements
- General Liability Insurance: Required, with the DCP named as certificate holder
- Workers' Compensation: Required if you have employees
Guaranty Fund
Applicants must pay into the New Home Construction Guaranty Fund. The total application fee of $360 includes a $240 registration fee and a $120 guaranty fund fee. Contractors who also want to provide home improvement services pay an additional $100 guaranty fund fee.
Renewal Process
- Renewal Period: Annually, expires March 31
- Renewal Fee: $360
- Renew Online: Through the eLicense portal at elicense.ct.gov
Consequences of Operating Without Registration
Building and selling new homes without proper DCP registration is a criminal offense in Connecticut. Violators face fines, potential imprisonment, and are unable to enforce contracts or collect payment through the courts. The DCP actively investigates complaints against unregistered contractors.
*Disclaimer: This information is provided for general reference only and does not constitute legal advice. Always verify current requirements directly with the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection.*
Official links
Check the board or agency directly.
Required documents
- Proof of Insurance
- guaranty_fund_fee
- reference_letters
Source notes
Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection . Verified March 2026. https://portal.ct.gov/dcp/license-services-division/all-license-applications/new-home-construction-contractor-applications
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