Alabama general contractor license & renewal
The requirements, the timing and the official sources. Everything we’ve verified, in one place.
License fee
$250.00
Required hours
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Not verified yet
Exam
Unlimited license: pass the Alabama Home Builders Exam.
Renewal
Online renewals will begin October 1 of each year and will be accepted as timely renewed when the final payment button is pressed until 11:59 PM November 30th.
Before you begin
Agency guidance
Residential home builder scope: construction, supervision, repair or improvement of residences no more than three floors and four units, when the undertaking exceeds $10,000; statutory exceptions apply.
Verified 2026-10-24 — source and quotation
of any residence or structure that is not over three floors in height and that does not have more than four residential units, or the repair, improvement, or reimprovement thereof, to be used by another as a residence when the cost of the undertaking exceeds ten thousand dollars ($10,000).Official source
Agency guidance
CE exemptions include first-time renewals and licensees who will be 60 by October 1.
Verified 2026-10-24 — source and quotation
Licensees who will be 60 by October 1st. Licensees submitting a renewal application for the first time.Official source
Agency guidance
Renew online through the board's Online Services page: https://hblb.alabama.gov/online-services/
How to get this license
Use the agency’s requirements below to plan your next steps. Missing details stay marked.
Start with the licensing authority
Licensing board
Home Builders Licensure Board
Verified 2026-10-24 — source and quotation
There is established the Home Builders Licensure Board to regulate the residential home building and residential construction industry
Official sourceOfficial agency page
Check the qualifications
Exam
Unlimited license: pass the Alabama Home Builders Exam.
Verified 2026-10-24 — source and quotation
For an unlimited license, take and pass the Alabama Home Builders Exam.
Official sourceReview fees and apply
Application fee
$100.00
Verified 2026-10-24 — source and quotation
A non-refundable $100.00 new license application processing fee must also accompany applications for a new license.
Official sourceExam fee
Not verified yet
License fee
$250.00
Apply with the agency
Reciprocity
Not verified yet
Official sources and verification (13)
Last verified 2026-10-24. Each quotation supports the corresponding published value.
There is established the Home Builders Licensure Board to regulate the residential home building and residential construction industryOfficial source
Verified 2026-10-24
For an unlimited license, take and pass the Alabama Home Builders Exam.Official source
Verified 2026-10-24
A non-refundable $100.00 new license application processing fee must also accompany applications for a new license.Official source
Verified 2026-10-24
Online renewals will begin October 1 of each year and will be accepted as timely renewed when the final payment button is pressed until 11:59 PM November 30th.Official source
Verified 2026-10-24
All licensees and/or designated qualifying representatives (DQR) for a corporation, limited liability company, or partnership under the age of 60 must obtain six (6) credit hours of Board approved continuing educationOfficial source
Verified 2026-10-24
At least two (2) of the six (6) credit hours each year must come from a subject matter specific course.Official source
Verified 2026-10-24
of any residence or structure that is not over three floors in height and that does not have more than four residential units, or the repair, improvement, or reimprovement thereof, to be used by another as a residence when the cost of the undertaking exceeds ten thousand dollars ($10,000).Official source
Verified 2026-10-24
Licensees who will be 60 by October 1st. Licensees submitting a renewal application for the first time.Official source
Verified 2026-10-24
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Last verified 2026-10-24.
Official sources (5)
- https://hblb.alabama.gov/law/
- https://hblb.alabama.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/HBLB-NEW-IND-APP-PACKET-23-03-24.pdf
- https://hblb.alabama.gov/faq/how-do-i-obtain-a-home-builders-license/
- https://hblb.alabama.gov/online-services/
- https://hblb.alabama.gov/https-hblb-alabama-gov-wp-content-uploads-2026-10-26-10-20-approved-continuing-education-providers-courses-pdf/
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