Key takeaways
- California: license required for jobs of $500 or more; Class B general building has 107,799 licenses.
- Washington: registration with a $30,000 bond and GL minimums.
- Texas has no statewide general contractor license.
- NYC: DCWP home improvement license for residential work over $200.
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By state
| State | Rule | Source |
|---|---|---|
| California | License for jobs $500+ (labor + materials); $25,000 bond | CSLB |
| Washington | Registration; $30,000 bond; GL minimums | WA L&I |
| Oregon | CCB license; $500,000 liability for residential general | Oregon CCB |
| Texas | No statewide GC license; trades licensed by TDLR/TSBPE | TDLR |
| New York City | DCWP HIC license, residential work over $200 | NYC DCWP |
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Status, expiry and (in CA) bond and workers' comp — from official data.
California classes
Source: CSLB License Master file, October 2026 (244,107 records; a license can list several classes).