Contractor licenses in
Kentucky
Kentucky licenses some contractors and trades statewide. Cities and counties license others.
Official search run by Kentucky Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction, Electrical Division at dhbc.ky.gov
Which work needs a license
The state licenses electrical, plumbing and HVAC work.
Small jobs
Not confirmed We haven't found an official small-job exemption.
What a licensed contractor had to show
- Exam
- Not confirmed
- Bond
- Not confirmed
- Insurance
- Not confirmed
- Experience
- Not confirmed
State license searches
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Kentucky Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction, Electrical Division
Electricians and electrical contractors statewide
Search licenses (opens official site) Agency site (opens official site)
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Kentucky Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction, Division of Plumbing
Master and journeyman plumbers statewide
Search licenses (opens official site) Agency site (opens official site)
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Kentucky Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction, Division of HVAC
Heating and air conditioning contractors and journeymen statewide
Search licenses (opens official site) Agency site (opens official site)
City and county licenses
Much of the licensing happens here. These are the largest local programs with an online search.
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Louisville Metro (Jefferson County)
Louisville Metro Division of Construction Review. Contractor licenses by type of work, including general building contractors
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Bowling Green and Warren County
Bowling Green/Warren County Contractors Licensing Board. Contractor licenses in Bowling Green and Warren County
Not listed? Call the building department for the city or county where the work is.