Home Improvement Applications

To protect the health and safety of the public and our employees, DCP has limited on-site staffing at 450 Columbus Blvd. While mail and phone calls will be processed as quickly as possible, we recommend using our online services, or sending an email to the appropriate division/person instead. We apologize for any inconvenience.

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:

For an Individual or Legal Entity

Mail-in Registration Application:

For an Individual
For a Legal Entity (Corporation, LLC, etc.)
Non-refundable application fee: $220.00

Renewal:

All Home Improvement Contractor registrations expire annually on March 31st. Renewal fee: $220.00

Renewal Information

Reinstatement:

Reinstatement Information

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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Connecticut State Department of Consumer Protection

Home Improvement Contractor