Recently Clear Creek County passed resolution R-24-91 Contractor Licensing Program & accompanying Fee Schedule.

Purpose

The purpose of the contractor licensing requirements is to protect the public welfare by ensuring that those under taking the construction, alteration, repair, or demolition of structures are qualified to perform such services. Individuals and companies offering services for hire which require a permit are required to be licensed contractors through the Clear Creek County Licensing Program or hold a Colorado State License in an applicable field. 

Available License Types

Type A - General Contractor

A class A license shall entitle the holder thereof to construct, remodel, repair, and demolish any structure.

Type B - Building Contractor

A class B license shall entitle the holder thereof to construct, remodel, repair, and demolish all structures not exceeding three stories in height. A class B license shall also entitle the license holder to perform nonstructural remodeling, tenant-finish, and repairs of all structures.

Type C - Residential Contractor

A class C license shall entitle the holder thereof to construct, remodel, repair, and demolish single-family or duplex residences and buildings accessory thereto.

Type D - Miscellaneous Contractor

A class D license shall entitle the holder thereof to perform a limited scope of work pertaining to a niche service. Class D licenses shall specify the specific scope of work which the license holder is limited to perform. The class D license may include services such as roofing, windows, siding, deck construction, or other niche services.

Type M - Mechanical Contractor

A Class M license shall entitle the holder to perform HVAC services. A class A through D license shall not entitle the license holder to perform HVAC services, plumbing services, or electrical services.

Electrical & Plumbing

Licenses for trades which are regulated by the State of Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies for Electrical and Plumbing contractors shall be recognized as valid and meeting the requirement of this article. No licensing fees shall be required as part of this article for these trades.

Application, Requirements, & License Lookup

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License Period

All license types are valid for a period of one (1) year from the date of issuance.

License Fees

Fees can be found in the currently adopted Fee Schedule here.

License Renewal

Renewal Period

Licenses must be renewed thirty (30) days or less prior to expiration of an active license. Any contractor that misses this deadline will be required to re-apply as a New Contractor to become Active again.

Continuing Education Annual Requirements

Every contractor shall complete at least eight hours of continuing education as required by the Planning and Building Services Department each calendar year. The Planning and Building Services Department shall provide for the recognition of codes-related education provided by governmental entities, trade associations, contractor education providers, and others for courses and instruction directly related to those codes adopted within the county.

Homeowners Performing Your Own Work

Homeowners who personally occupies or will occupy a residence are not required to obtain a contractor license. 

In-Active Licenses

During the annual renewal period, a licensed contractor that has completed the annual requirement for continuing education may have the contractor's license declared inactive. 

No building permit shall be issued to a contractor with an inactive license. The holder of an inactive license may annually renew the inactive license upon the completion of all continuing code education requirements and the payment of the annual renewal fee. The holder of an inactive license may obtain an active contractor's license at any time upon the payment of the required license fee.

Suspended Licenses

Any contractor whose license is suspended for any code-related violation must provide satisfactory evidence to the Planning and Building Services Department that the violation has been corrected in accordance with the applicable code. Failure to provide such evidence may result in the revocation of the contractor's license. The holder of a suspended license will be subject to renewal fees as adopted in the Contractor License Fee Schedule.