Home Improvement Contractor

Due to current events, it is highly recommended that all applications and renewals be submitted online.  Our ability to receive and process mailed applications, renewal notices and payments will be significantly delayed.

Pursuant to Public Act 21-37, the expiration date for home improvement contractor registrations has changed from November 30^th to March 31^st.  Please be advised the department has started to transition the expiration date for all new applications.  All active registrations expiring November 30, 2021 will be transitioned to March 31^st at the time of renewal.

Home Improvement Contractor Registration

Under the Connecticut Home Improvement Act, an individual and/or business is required to register with the Department of Consumer Protection if they are contracting with a consumer to perform work on residential property.  Home Improvement is any permanent change to residential property, including but not limited to driveways, swimming pools, porches, garages, roofs, siding, insulation, flooring, patios, landscaping, painting, fences, doors and windows, and waterproofing.

New Application:

Home Improvement Contractors expiring on November 30, 2021 may renew their registration until March 31, 2022 for a fee of $73.33 or extend the registration until March 31, 2023 for a fee of $293.33.  By extending until 2023, you will not be required to renew in four (4) months.  You will be asked to select your payment preference when renewing online or if you choose to complete the renewal notice and renew via mail.

• Renewal Information

Reinstatement: 

Change, Addition, or Removal of Owner for Legal Entity:

• Home Improvement Contractor Legal Entity Ownership Change Form

Additional Information:

• Law and Regulation
• Home Improvement & New Home Construction in Connecticut (Manual for Contractors)
• Requirements for Radon Mitigation
• Requirements for Removal of Underground Oil Storage Tank
• Information for Home Improvement Contractors
• Criminal Conviction Application Worksheet:  If applicable, complete and attach the Criminal Conviction Application Worksheet (CHRO) to your application or renewal notice. 

If you are unable to access these forms for any reason, you may request a paper copy from the Department of Consumer Protection by e-mailing dcp.licenseservices@ct.gov.

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