You must have a Home Improvement Contractor License to do construction, repair, remodeling, or other home improvement work totaling more than $200 to any residential land or building in New York City.
Other home improvement work includes, but is not limited to, the construction, replacement, or improvement of the following structures or land next to a home or apartment building:
- Basements
- Driveways
- Fences
- Garages
- Landscaping
- Patios
- Porches
- Sidewalks
- Swimming pools
- Terraces
This is a general explanation of who must have a Home Improvement Contractor License. Contact the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) for more information.
Fee
The fee for the full two-year license term is $100.
Expiration Date
The license expires February 28 in odd-numbered years.
Information about U.S. EPA Certifications
New and renewing Home Improvement Contractor license applicants must submit proof that they are certified by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) relating to safe lead practices and/or affirm that certification is not required based on the type of work the business performs.
Applicants must submit:
- Copies of EPA Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) certification AND EPA Lead-Based Paint Activities certification (also known as Lead Abatement certification),
OR - Copy of either EPA RRP certification or Lead Abatement certification AND a signed Affirmation indicating that the other EPA certification is not required,
OR - Signed Affirmation that both EPA certifications are not required for any home improvement work performed by the applicant.
Learn about EPA certifications.
