RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION

HOMEOWNERS: Allowed to be own contractor when building or improving residence on such property that they occupy as a residence and not held for resale for one (1) year after completion, no license is required. Homeowner must sign a notarized Residential Homeowners Affidavit.

CONTRACTORS: Must supply a) Section 84 State/County Business License, contact your local county business revenue/license office; and b) Residential Homebuilders License (www.hblb.state.al.us) or call 1-800-304-0853). If contractor holds a State General Contractors License with the number 18908 or less, he is exempt from holding said license.

COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION

OWNERS: Allowed to be own contractor if they own the land and the project is for their business, no license is required.
CONTRACTORS: Must supply a) Section 84 State/County Business License, contact your local county business revenue/license office; and b) State General Contractors License (www.genconbd.state.us) or call 1-800-356-6361).
FIRE PROTECTION SPRINKLER: Must supply a) Section 84 State/County Business License, contact your local county business revenue/license office; and b) State Fire Marshal Permit.
 

PLUMBING/GAS/MECHANICAL

Must supply a) Section 84 State/County Business License, contact your local county business revenue/license office; and b) State Master Certification Card (www.pgfb.state.al.us) or call 205-945-4857 or (www.hvacboard.state.al.us) or call 1-866-855-1912.

ELECTRICAL

Must supply a) Section 84 State/County Business License, contact your local county business revenue/license office; and b) Shelby County Master Certification Card, see Electrical Certification Program.

MUNICIPALITIES

Municipal licenses are required if working in the following cities: