Contractor licenses in Kentucky
Start with the trade or category page that matches your work, then use the official links and filing tools when you are ready to file.
- Licensing board
- Kentucky Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction (DHBC) — Electrical Division
- Renewal cycle
- Every year for most licenses; every 2 years for others
- Renewal fees
- $50-$400
- Continuing education
- 6 hours per cycle
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Electrical Contractor
Kentucky Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction (DHBC) — Electrical Division
Master HVAC Contractor
Kentucky Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction (DHBC) — Division of HVAC
Master Plumber
Kentucky Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction (DHBC) — Division of Plumbing
All license pages
| License | Board | Renewal | Fee | CE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boiler and Pressure Vessel Contractor | Kentucky Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction (DHBC) — Boiler Section | 1 year | $175.00 | None |
| Electrical Contractor Insurance required | Kentucky Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction (DHBC) — Electrical Division | 2 years | $400.00 | 6 hours |
| Fire Protection Sprinkler Contractor Insurance required | Kentucky Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction (DHBC) | 1 year | $250.00 | None |
| Journeyman Electrician | Kentucky Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction (DHBC) — Electrical Division | 2 years | $100.00 | 6 hours |
| Journeyman HVAC Mechanic | Kentucky Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction (DHBC) — Division of HVAC | 1 year | $50.00 | 6 hours |
| Journeyman Plumber | Kentucky Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction (DHBC) — Division of Plumbing | 1 year | $60.00 | 6 hours |
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Renewal deadlines in Kentucky
When Kentucky contractor licenses come due
Every year
6 license pages, including Master HVAC Contractor, Journeyman HVAC Mechanic, Master Plumber.
Every 2 years
3 license pages, including Electrical Contractor, Journeyman Electrician, Master Electrician.
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