Vermont licensing
Licensing in Vermont — Sources checked
Who and what this applies to
Residential-contractor registration with the Office of Professional Regulation.
Thresholds and scope
Covered homeowner residential-construction contracts for more than $10,000 including labor and materials require registration.
The rules
- 26 V.S.A. §5501 requires registration before contracting with a homeowner for covered work above $10,000. Residential construction includes work on a dwelling or premises with four or fewer dwelling units. Source
- Section 5502 exempts specified employees, licensed professionals/trades working within their credentials, landscaping, detached structures and other listed work; emergency work has a prompt subsequent-registration condition. Source
Deadlines
Register before the covered homeowner contract.
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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