Residential Remodeling Contractor (B-7)

Nevada B-7 Residential Remodeling License

The Nevada State Contractors Board introduced B-7 Residential Remodeling as a separate Class B classification in 2023. NSCB created the category to recognize that residential remodeling does not always require the same scope as broader commercial or general-building classifications.

What This License Covers

NSCB's 2023 B-7 bulletin says this classification is limited to the remodeling and improvement of:

• an existing, detached stand-alone single-family residence, or
• a single-family residential unit within a structure that does not extend more than three stories above ground and one story below ground.

The same bulletin also says the new B-7 classification does not authorize a contractor to increase the existing enclosed space of the residential structure.

Application Requirements

• Application Fee: $300 non-refundable application processing fee
• License Fee: $600 due when the license is issued
• Examinations: The qualifying individual must pass the Business and Law (CMS) examination. NSCB also requires any trade examination tied to the classification unless a waiver applies.
• Experience: The trade qualifying individual must show at least four full years of experience within the 15 years immediately before the application as a journeyman, supervising employee, or contractor in the requested classification.
• Financial Statement: NSCB requires a financial statement, with the exact statement level tied to the monetary limit requested.

Bond and Insurance Requirements

• Contractor Bond: NSCB sets the bond amount at approval. The Board says the bond can range from $1,000 to $500,000 based on the classification, monetary limit, financial responsibility, experience, and character of the applicant.
• Workers' Compensation: Proof of workers' compensation coverage is part of the final licensing conditions unless the business qualifies for an exemption.
• Residential Recovery Fund: If the contractor performs qualified residential services, the business must register with the Residential Recovery Fund and pay the assessed fee before issuance and again at renewal.

Renewal Process

• Renewal Period: Nevada contractor licenses are issued for 2 years and renew every 2 years.
• Renewal Fee: $600 biennial license fee.
• Continuing Education: Nevada does not publish a general state-level continuing education requirement for NSCB contractor license renewal.

Penalties for Unlicensed Work

Nevada's contractor licensing laws can carry significant penalties. A first offense can be prosecuted as a misdemeanor with a $1,000 to $4,000 fine and up to 6 months in jail. Later violations can escalate, and Nevada law also allows additional fine enhancement tied to the value of contracts where work began or money was received.

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