You must be a licensed contractor in Longmont to do contracting work in the City (Longmont Municipal Code 16.48.030).

As a homeowner you may act as your own general contractor (GC) and do the work without a contractor’s license if the property is your primary residence (can not be a rental property or a resale/flip).  This work includes basement finishes, kitchen remodels and general interior or exterior remodeling projects.  However, any work that involves room additions to the home with new foundations will require a licensed GC to pull the permit.   A licensed GC is required to build new homes, or accessory dwelling units (ADU) that may or may not be connected to the home.  For projects where the home owner is pulling a permit for interior remodeling any subcontractors doing HVAC, electrical wiring, plumbing or framing will be required to be Longmont licensed contractors.  You as a homeowner be issued a permit for subcontracted work; however, you are also responsible for inspections and sign-offs on the permit card.  

Currently, the City of Longmont does not have reciprocal licensing agreements with any other jurisdiction. The City does honor however, a current test result certificate from the International Code Council. Tests are given at PearsonVue locations throughout the state. You may also find more information at the International Code Council website, www.iccsafe.org.

For details on types of licenses, testing, renewals, and fees, click on the menus on the left. If you have additional questions, please contact Building Inspection at (303) 651-8332 or building.inspection@longmontcolorado.gov

General Liability Insurance Requirement –

Contractors must provide proof of liability insurance. See minimal requirements below.

Certificate must list City of Longmont as the certificate holder (City of Longmont, 350 Kimbark Street, Longmont, CO 80501).

Class D Contractors –

General Liability – Not less than:
• $ 500,000 combined single limit (CSL)
• $1,000,000 general aggregate
• $1,000,000 products completed aggregate

All Other Contractors (A/B/C/E/M/P) –

General Liability – Not less than:
• $1,000,000 combined single limit (CSL)
• $2,000,000 general aggregate
• $2,000,000 products completed aggregate

16.48.070. – Liability insurance requirements.

A. Every contractor granted a license under the provisions of this Code shall be required to maintain general liability insurance of a minimum of not less than $1,000,000.00 combined single limit (CSL), $1,000,000.00 general aggregate and $1,000,000.00 products completed aggregate for Class D contractor licenses, and $1,000,000.00 CSL, $2,000,000.00 general aggregate, and $2,000,000.00 products completed aggregate for all other licenses.

(Code 1993, § 16.48.070; Ord. No. O-89-26, § 1; Ord. No. O-95-87, § 2; Ord. No. O-2014-33, § 6, 6-24-2014)

New Contractor License and Contractor License Renewal Applications

Online Licensing and Renewals Through the Accela Citizen Access (ACA) Portal: The City has moved to online new license applications and license renewals through the ACA Portal. Please see the links below for further instructions and requirements for online application.

Apply for a New Contractor License

Renew a Contractor License

If you are unable to apply online, you can click below to download a manual application. Complete the application and send in with required documents (see links to information packets above) to building.inspection@longmontcolorado.gov.

If you require special accommodations, please contact Building Services at 303-651-8332.

Manual Application – New Contractor License

Manual Application – Contractor License Renewal