West Virginia renewal guide
Manufactured Home Installation 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
Renewal period
Every 12 months
Renewal fee
$125.00
Bond requirement
Yes
Insurance requirement
Yes — Workers' Compensation
Before you renew
Get the filing straight.
- 1
Make sure the bond still clears
Keep the required bond active through the renewal cycle.
- 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 West Virginia Contractor Licensing Board / Board of Manufactured Housing and pay the $125.00 renewal fee once the supporting proof is ready.
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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.
Installing Manufactured Homes in West Virginia Requires Two Separate Licenses
Installing manufactured homes in West Virginia requires a Contractor License with the Manufactured Home Installation classification from the WV Contractor Licensing Board and a Contractor/Installer license from the WV Board of Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety. Both licenses are required before you can legally begin any installation.
CLB License: $90 Annually, $25 Late Fee After 15 Days, Reapply After 90-Day Lapse
Apply for the Manufactured Home Installation classification through the CLB application guide at wvclboard.wv.gov/account/guide.asp. The CLB charges $90 for initial application and annual renewal, with a $25 late fee if the CLB renewal arrives more than 15 days after the expiration date. A CLB license lapsed for 90 days or more cannot be renewed — you must reapply. Workers' compensation coverage is required for any employees.
Board of Manufactured Housing: $125 Fee Waived If Already CLB-Licensed, Expires June 30
The Board of Manufactured Housing charges $125 per year for the Contractor/Installer license — waived if you are already properly licensed through the CLB. Apply at labor.wv.gov/manufactured-housing/contractor-installer-information. Licenses expire June 30 annually. The bond amount is set by board rules — in practice, contractors satisfy this by paying the annual $500 Recovery Fund assessment under WV Code §21-9-10.
Every Installation Must Follow One of Three Accepted Standards
Each manufactured home installation must comply with one of:
- The manufacturer's installation instructions
- 24 CFR Part 3285 (the federal HUD Model Manufactured Home Installation Standards)
- A design certified in writing by a registered professional engineer or architect before installation begins
Violations of WV Code §21-9 and §30-42 Carry Fines and Cease and Desist Orders
Installing without the required CLB license or the manufactured housing board license violates WV Code §21-9 and §30-42. The Board may issue fines and cease and desist orders.
Official links
Check the board or agency directly.
Required documents
- Proof of Insurance
- Bond Certificate
Source notes
West Virginia Division of Labor, WV Code 21-9 . Verified March 2026. https://labor.wv.gov/manufactured-housing/contractor-installer-information
Rules move. Check West Virginia Contractor Licensing Board / Board of Manufactured Housing again before you pay, renew, or schedule work around this requirement.
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