AR Act 1208 of 2011 - Home Improvement License Info

ATTENTION CONTRACTORS:

Attention Anyone Who Does Work At A Residence!

Act 1208 of 2011 requires almost anyone doing work at a residence, when the project is $2,000 of more, labor and material, to have a license from the Contractors Licensing Board.

The effective date of this requirement is January 1, 2012.

There will be a “grandfathering” period from July 27, 2011 until December 31, 2011. During the “grandfathering” period no test will be required to obtain a license.

Starting January 1, 2012 a license will be required. The penalty for performing work at a residence without a license can be up to $400 PER DAY.

Act 1208 applies to almost all construction trades. It applies to everything from a full remodel of a home, to additions, to repairs. If you do work at a house, it probably applies to you!

For information on how to get a license and on who has to have a license, contact: