Who licenses contractors in Kentucky instead?
General contracting is licensed locally, so check with the city or county where the job is. Electrical, plumbing and other trade work can still need a state license; the list below shows which.
The electrical contractor license has the most published detail; its hours, exam and fees are on the electrical page.
Electrical, plumbing and HVAC licenses in Kentucky
- General contractorAsk the boardDept of Housing, Buildings and Construction (DHBC)
- ElectricalState licenseDHBC
- PlumbingAsk the boardDHBC
- HVACState licenseDept of Housing, Buildings and Construction (DHBC)
- RoofingAsk the boardDept of Housing, Buildings and Construction (DHBC)
Sources
- DHBC: who needs a license (apps.legislature.ky.gov, 2026-10-27)
- DHBC: fees (apps.legislature.ky.gov, 2026-10-27)
- Dept of Housing, Buildings and Construction (DHBC) - HVAC (dhbc.ky.gov, 2026-10-27)
- DHBC - Plumbing (dhbc.ky.gov, 2026-10-27)