Kentucky Contractor License Fees & Renewals
Indexation gate: passedReview state and municipal fees for contractor compliance in Kentucky, including DHBC electrical, plumbing, and mechanical licenses, required liability insurance minimums, and annual CE hours.
Official Fee Schedule
| Credential / Description | Fee Type | Amount | Authority | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky Electrical Contractor Annual License Fee Annual business license fee for electrical contracting firms | license | $250 | ky:dhbc | ky:statute:krs-227a |
| Kentucky Master Electrician Annual License Fee Annual personal trade license fee for Master Electricians | license | $100 | ky:dhbc | ky:statute:krs-227a |
| Kentucky Master HVAC Contractor Annual License Fee Annual license fee for Master HVAC Contractors under KRS 198B | license | $250 | ky:dhbc | ky:statute:krs-198b |
| Louisville Metro Building Contractor Annual License Fee Local contractor license fee required by Louisville Metro Codes & Regulations | license | $125 | ky:louisville | ky:local:louisville |
| Kentucky Master Plumber Annual License Fee Annual license fee for Master Plumbers under KRS Ch. 318 | license | $250 | ky:dhbc | ky:statute:krs-318 |
Renewal Cycles & Deadlines
ky:dhbc-electrical-contractor
Renewal Cycle: Every 12 months (Annual).
Continuing Education: Qualifying Master Electrician must complete 6 hours of approved CE annually.
Late Policy: Annual renewal required prior to expiration date; late renewals subject to statutory penalty.
Annual renewal with DHBC.
ky:dhbc-master-electrician
Renewal Cycle: Every 12 months (Annual).
Continuing Education: 6 hours of approved continuing education on the National Electrical Code annually.
Late Policy: Late renewal subject to DHBC delinquency fee.
Annual trade renewal.
ky:dhbc-master-plumber
Renewal Cycle: Every 12 months (Annual).
Continuing Education: 8 hours of continuing education annually.
Late Policy: Annual renewal prior to expiration date.
Annual plumbing cycle.
ky:dhbc-master-hvac-contractor
Renewal Cycle: Every 12 months (Annual).
Continuing Education: 8 hours of continuing education annually.
Late Policy: Late renewal subject to reinstatement procedures.
Annual HVAC cycle.