Residential roofing falls under the home-builder licensing law when the cost of the undertaking exceeds $2,500.
$150
Annual license renewal applications must be filed by November 30 of the year preceding the year for which the license is to be renewed.
6 hours
Provide a current Alabama local business or occupational contractor license, or one held within the year before application.
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Alabama Home Builders Licensure Board
All residential home builders shall be required to be licensed by the Home Builders Licensure Board annually.Official source
NEW ROOFERS LICENSE APPLICATION PACKETSOfficial source
Provide a current Alabama local business or occupational contractor license, or one held within the year before application.
For a limited or roofers license, provide a copy of a business or occupational license as a contractor issued by a municipality, township, or county in the state that you currently hold or held one (1) year prior to the date of the application.Official source
New Roofers License Application - Individual PacketOfficial source
Review the official instructions for your situation before applying.
Open the official agency pageResidential roofing falls under the home-builder licensing law when the cost of the undertaking exceeds $2,500.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, the term includes a residential roofer when the cost of the undertaking exceeds two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500).Official source
An Unlimited Home Builders License authorizes residential roofing; a Limited Home Builders License does not replace the Roofers License.
If you hold an Unlimited Home Builders License, you are qualified to engage in residential roofing and DO NOT need a Roofers License. If you hold a Limited Home Builders License, you ARE required to get a Roofers License to engage in residential roofing.Official source
The continuing-education program provides age and first-time renewal exemptions; inactive licensees must complete CE to return to active status.
The designated qualifying representative must complete the continuing education or claim the age exemption for a corporate entity. ... No action is required to claim the first-time exemption. ... No. However, to return to active status, continuing education must be completed.Official source
Annual license renewal applications must be filed by November 30 of the year preceding the year for which the license is to be renewed.
Annual license renewal applications must be filed by November 30 of the year preceding the year for which the license is to be renewed.Official source
1 years
The annual license fee shall be for a period of twelve months beginning January first of each year.Official source
6 hours
All licensees must complete the six (6) hours of continuing education before a renewal license can be issued, no matter what type of license they hold.Official source
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$100
A non-refundable $100.00 new license application processing fee must also accompany applicationsOfficial source
$150
$10,000 License/Permit Bond naming the Board as obligee.
A $10,000 License/Permit Bond must be submitted and must name the Board as the Obligee.Official source
Confirm the charges and conditions for your application with the official agency.
Annual license renewal applications must be filed by November 30 of the year preceding the year for which the license is to be renewed.
Annual license renewal applications must be filed by November 30 of the year preceding the year for which the license is to be renewed.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
$150
Last verified Oct 25, 2026. Each quotation supports the corresponding published value.
Alabama Home Builders Licensure Board
Alabama Home Builders Licensure Board
All residential home builders shall be required to be licensed by the Home Builders Licensure Board annually.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
https://hblb.alabama.gov/roofers-license/
NEW ROOFERS LICENSE APPLICATION PACKETSOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
https://hblb.alabama.gov/roofers-license/
New Roofers License Application - Individual PacketOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Provide a current Alabama local business or occupational contractor license, or one held within the year before application.
Provide a current Alabama local business or occupational contractor license, or one held within the year before application.
For a limited or roofers license, provide a copy of a business or occupational license as a contractor issued by a municipality, township, or county in the state that you currently hold or held one (1) year prior to the date of the application.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
$10,000 License/Permit Bond naming the Board as obligee.
$10,000 License/Permit Bond naming the Board as obligee.
A $10,000 License/Permit Bond must be submitted and must name the Board as the Obligee.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
$100
100
A non-refundable $100.00 new license application processing fee must also accompany applicationsOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
1 years
1
The annual license fee shall be for a period of twelve months beginning January first of each year.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Annual license renewal applications must be filed by November 30 of the year preceding the year for which the license is to be renewed.
Annual license renewal applications must be filed by November 30 of the year preceding the year for which the license is to be renewed. Applies to: Home Builders Licensure Board licensees, including residential roofers
Annual license renewal applications must be filed by November 30 of the year preceding the year for which the license is to be renewed.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
6 hours
6
All licensees must complete the six (6) hours of continuing education before a renewal license can be issued, no matter what type of license they hold.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Residential roofing falls under the home-builder licensing law when the cost of the undertaking exceeds $2,500.
Residential roofing falls under the home-builder licensing law when the cost of the undertaking exceeds $2,500.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, the term includes a residential roofer when the cost of the undertaking exceeds two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500).Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
An Unlimited Home Builders License authorizes residential roofing; a Limited Home Builders License does not replace the Roofers License.
An Unlimited Home Builders License authorizes residential roofing; a Limited Home Builders License does not replace the Roofers License.
If you hold an Unlimited Home Builders License, you are qualified to engage in residential roofing and DO NOT need a Roofers License. If you hold a Limited Home Builders License, you ARE required to get a Roofers License to engage in residential roofing.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
The continuing-education program provides age and first-time renewal exemptions; inactive licensees must complete CE to return to active status.
The continuing-education program provides age and first-time renewal exemptions; inactive licensees must complete CE to return to active status.
The designated qualifying representative must complete the continuing education or claim the age exemption for a corporate entity. ... No action is required to claim the first-time exemption. ... No. However, to return to active status, continuing education must be completed.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
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