Is My Contractor Licensed in Kentucky?

Quick answer

Kentucky licenses plumbers, electricians and HVAC contractors statewide through the Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction (HBC), and structural pest control through the Kentucky Department of Agriculture. Local governments issue building permits and related licenses for other construction work, so check with your city or county for roofing, remodeling and similar jobs. Plumbers: Kentucky Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction (HBC). Electricians: Kentucky Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction (HBC). HVAC (heating and air): Kentucky Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction (HBC). Roofers: Local government; Kentucky Attorney General during declared emergencies.

Checked September 30, 2026. Every rule below links to the official source; licensing rules change, so confirm with the board before you hire.

Plumbers in Kentucky

Licensed by: Kentucky Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction (HBC)

Kentucky law says no one may do plumbing work unless they hold a master plumber or journeyman plumber license issued by the department. A plumbing business must also carry general liability insurance of at least $250,000 as of 2026. Check the plumber on HBC's licensee search.

Look up a license · Source: KRS 318.030, License and general liability insurance required · 11 plumbing companies in Kentucky on 1-800Deals

Electricians in Kentucky

Licensed by: Kentucky Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction (HBC)

Kentucky licenses electrical contractors, master electricians and electricians, and an unlicensed person may do electrical work only under the direct, on-site supervision of a licensed electrician or master electrician. Look up both the company and the electrician on HBC's licensee search.

Look up a license · Source: KRS 227A.020, Prohibitions and local licensing programs · 7 electricians companies in Kentucky on 1-800Deals

HVAC (heating and air) in Kentucky

Licensed by: Kentucky Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction (HBC)

Kentucky licenses master heating, ventilation and air conditioning contractors and journeyman HVAC mechanics, and the master contractor is primarily responsible for the HVAC work and pulls the permits. No one may claim to be a master HVAC contractor without the state license. Check the contractor on HBC's licensee search.

Look up a license · Source: KRS 198B.656, Practice as master contractor, journeyman or apprentice without a license prohibited · 8 hvac companies in Kentucky on 1-800Deals

Roofers in Kentucky

Licensed by: Local government; Kentucky Attorney General during declared emergencies

After a declared state of emergency that damages property, Kentucky law lets the Attorney General order roofing and siding contractors working in the affected area to register with that office before doing business. At other times, check with your city or county about local license and permit requirements for roofing.

Source: KRS 367.379, Activities of contractors during declared state of emergency, registration requirement · 1 roofing company in Kentucky on 1-800Deals

Pest control in Kentucky

Licensed by: Kentucky Department of Agriculture

Kentucky law says no one may do structural pest management or structural fumigation without a license from the Kentucky Department of Agriculture, and a structural pest management company must also register with the department. Look up the company in the department's pest control company directory.

Look up a license · Source: KRS 217B.515, Structural pest control management or structural fumigation licenses · 17 pest control companies in Kentucky on 1-800Deals

Garage door companies in Kentucky

Licensed by: Local government building department

Under Kentucky law, local governments are responsible for issuing building permits, licenses and certificates for activities in their area. Ask your city or county building department whether a garage door installer needs a local license and whether the job needs a permit.

Source: KRS 198B.060, Local enforcement of Uniform State Building Code · 4 garage doors companies in Kentucky on 1-800Deals

Water damage restoration in Kentucky

Licensed by: Local government; Kentucky Attorney General during declared emergencies

Kentucky law names water damage mitigation and restoration among the trades the Attorney General can require to register after a declared state of emergency that damages property. At other times, check with your city or county about local license and permit requirements for the repair work.

Source: KRS 367.379, Activities of contractors during declared state of emergency, registration requirement · 28 water damage restoration companies in Kentucky on 1-800Deals

Local guides in Kentucky

Electrical in Lexington, KY

Frequently asked questions

Does Kentucky license plumbers, electricians and HVAC contractors?

Yes. The Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction licenses plumbers, electricians and electrical contractors, and HVAC contractors and mechanics, and you can check them on HBC's online licensee search.

Do roofers have to register in Kentucky after a storm?

When a state of emergency is declared after property damage, the Kentucky Attorney General can order roofing, siding, water damage and tree removal contractors in the affected area to register before doing business there.

Who licenses pest control companies in Kentucky?

The Kentucky Department of Agriculture licenses structural pest management and fumigation and requires pest management companies to register, and it publishes a pest control company directory.

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