Pennsylvania licensing
Licensing in Pennsylvania — Sources checked
Who and what this applies to
Residential home-improvement contractor registration administered by the Attorney General.
Thresholds and scope
Contractors performing at least $5,000 of home improvements annually must register under HICPA, subject to statutory exclusions.
The rules
- The Attorney General’s registration guidance requires covered home-improvement contractors to register; use the agency’s registry and current HICPA guidance to confirm eligibility and registration. Source
Deadlines
Register before conducting covered home-improvement business.
Primary sources
Sources reviewed 2026-09-30. This guide covers the projects and rules stated above.
Not legal advice. This is general legal information. Laws and project facts differ; confirm the applicable requirements for your project.
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