Kentucky Contractor License Lookup

Kentucky's state housing department licenses electricians, plumbers and HVAC contractors. We found no statewide general contractor license; check with your city or county. See the state rules for trades and where to check a license. Runs in your browser; nothing is stored.

Kentucky rules checked against official sources on October 25, 2026.

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Kentucky: Remodel, repair or home improvement

We could not confirm a statewide Kentucky rule for this work from official sources.

Ask the contractor which license covers the job, then check it with the issuing agency, and ask your city or county building department.

State licensing boards in Kentucky (one of them may license this work)

Search Kentucky Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction (electrical, plumbing, HVAC)

Enter all or part of a trade name, license type, licensee name, license number or status, then press Search.

This summarises state rules from official sources. Only the board's own record can confirm one contractor's license. Checked October 25, 2026.

How Kentucky licenses contractors

Kentucky's state housing department licenses electricians, plumbers and HVAC contractors. We found no statewide general contractor license; check with your city or county. Kentucky Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction (agency description)

Rules by type of work

Home improvement, new homes and roofing

We could not confirm a statewide Kentucky rule for this work from official sources. Ask the contractor which license covers it, check that license with the agency that issued it, and ask your city or county building department.

Electrical work

  • state electrical contractor or electrician license: Electrical contractor and electrician work in Kentucky must be done by a state-licensed electrician or master electrician, or under their direct on-site supervision. The state law replaces local electrician licensing ordinances. Issued by Kentucky Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction (electrical, plumbing, HVAC). KRS 227A.020(4), (6)

Plumbing

  • state master or journeyman plumber license: Plumbing work in Kentucky requires a state master plumber or journeyman plumber license, and the plumbing business must carry at least $250,000 in general liability insurance. Issued by Kentucky Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction (electrical, plumbing, HVAC). KRS 318.030(1), (2)

Heating and air conditioning (HVAC)

  • state master HVAC contractor license: HVAC contracting in Kentucky requires meeting the state HVAC licensing law; a master HVAC contractor license holder is responsible for the work and pulls the permits. Issued by Kentucky Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction (electrical, plumbing, HVAC). KRS 198B.656(1), (4)

Where to look up contractors in Kentucky

  • Kentucky Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction (electrical, plumbing, HVAC): official license search. Enter all or part of a trade name, license type, licensee name, license number or status, then press Search.

On the record, check that the name matches your contract, the status is active (not expired, suspended or revoked), the license type covers your job, and the license number matches the one the contractor gave you.

What this tool does not do

  • It does not check any one contractor. Only the board's own record shows whether a license is active and what it covers.
  • It covers state rules. Cities and counties can add their own licenses and permits, and the tool cannot list every local rule.
  • It does not decide whether a contractor broke the law or what you can recover. For a dispute, contact the board or a lawyer.
  • It does not cover every specialty trade a state licenses (for example pest control, elevators or well drilling).

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I look up a contractor license in Kentucky?

Kentucky has no statewide license search for general contractors. Ask your city or county building department which license the job needs and how to check it. For trade work, the state boards on this page are: Kentucky Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction (electrical, plumbing, HVAC).

Which trades need a state license in Kentucky?

Electrical: state electrical contractor or electrician license from the Kentucky Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction (electrical, plumbing, HVAC). Plumbing: state master or journeyman plumber license from the Kentucky Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction (electrical, plumbing, HVAC). HVAC: state master HVAC contractor license from the Kentucky Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction (electrical, plumbing, HVAC).

Sources

Checked against official Kentucky sources on October 25, 2026.

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