Minor Work & Handyman Licensing in Indiana
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Applicable Indiana Statutory Requirements
Mandatory Written Home Improvement Contract Threshold ($150)
in:statute:ic-24-5-11Under the Indiana Home Improvement Contracts Act (IC 24-5-11-10), any contract for home improvement work exceeding $150 in total value must be set forth in a written agreement signed by the consumer and the contractor before commencement.
Locator: IC 24-5-11-10
Mandatory Statutory Home Improvement Contract Disclosures
in:statute:ic-24-5-11Under IC 24-5-11-10, every residential home improvement contract must contain the contractor's legal name, business address, telephone number, approximate completion dates, clear scope of work, contingencies, and precise contract price.
Locator: IC 24-5-11-10
Municipal and County Home Rule Contractor Licensing
in:ag:home-improvement-guideUnder the Indiana Home Rule Act (IC 36-1-3), general contracting, electrical wiring, and HVAC installations are regulated directly by local municipal and county building departments rather than a centralized state board.
Locator: IC 36-1-3; Local Ordinances