Home Improvements General Info

HOME IMPROVEMENT DOs AND DON'Ts

PLANNING A PROJECT

HOMEOWNER FAQs

Building Permits

BUILDING PERMITS FAQs

Please note that building permits issued April 1, 2007 through December 31, 2007 MUST declare which building code they will be using - the 6th or 7th Edition.

All permits issued January 1, 2008 and after must use the 7th Edition.

Contractor & Builder Licensing

WHEN IS A HOME IMPROVEMENT CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION (HIC) OR CONSTRUCTION SUPERVISOR LICENSE (CSL) NEEDED? pdf

Selecting a Contractor

PLAN FOR SUCCESS

BEFORE YOU CHOSE A CONTRACTOR

INFORMATION ON SELECTING A CONTRACTOR

BOARD OF BUILDING REGULATIONS & STANDARDS (BBRS) LAWS & REGULATIONLS

TIPS FOR SELECTING A HOME IMPROVEMENT CONTRACTOR

Department of Public Safety - General License Lookup

CONSTRUCTION SUPERVISOR LICENSE (CSL) SEARCH (select "Construction Supervisor" in the License Type)

HOME IMPROVEMENT CONTRACTOR (HIC) SEARCH (select "Home Improvement Contractor" in the License Type)

CHECK A CONTRACTOR'S ARBITRATION AND GUARANTY FUND HISTORY

Legal Considerations

LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR HOME IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS

HOME IMPROVEMENT CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

HOME IMPROVEMENT SAMPLE CONTRACT pdf