Home Improvement Contractor

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, waterproofing, and alarm systems not requiring electrical work.

New Law (Public Act 21-197) Effective July 1, 2022:

• All applicants must obtain general liability insurance of no less than $20,000 to be eligible for a home improvement contractor registration.  Applicants will be required to provide the name of their insurance provider and policy number in their application.
• All applications must be submitted online. 

New Application:

• Renewal Information

Reinstatement: 

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

• Home Improvement Contractor Legal Entity Ownership Change Form

Additional Information:

• The expiration date for home improvement contractor registrations has changed from November 30^th to March 31^st.  Please be advised that the department has started to transition the expiration date for all applications. (Public Act 21-137)

• 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. 

 

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