Contractor Information and Resources

Homeowners may act as their own General Contractor and perform work without a contractor license only if all of the following conditions are met:

• The property is your primary residence at the time of permit submittal
• The property is not a rental and not intended for resale or flipping

Subcontractor Requirements for Homeowner Permits

If a homeowner pulls a permit, the following rules apply:

• Subcontractors performing HVAC, electrical, plumbing, or framing work must be licensed with the City of Longmont
• Electrical contractors must pull their own permits in accordance with State of Colorado requirements

How to Apply

The City of Longmont processes new contractor license applications and license renewals online through the Accela Citizen Access (ACA) Portal. You will need to log in using your portal account. 

Due to recent software updates, you may need to reset your password when signing in.

New Contractor License Testing Requirements

The City of Longmont requires all contractors performing work within city limits to be licensed and tested.

The City of Longmont does not offer reciprocal licensing with other jurisdictions.

A license exam is required for the following contractor types:

• General Contractors (Class A, B, and C)
• Mechanical Contractors

We accept exam certificates from the International Code Council (ICC) based on:

• The currently adopted code, or
• One prior code cycle from the adopted code

Electricians and Plumbers must submit a current State of Colorado master’s license and contractor’s license. 

Licensing exam or certification is not required to obtain specialty license. The applicant must submit a certificate of insurance.

Testing Resources and Study Materials

The following resources provide exam details, study guides and testing locations:

• ICC Contact Information
• ICC National Contractor Exam List
• Denver Area Exam Locations and Information
• Pearson VUE Study Guide and Exam Resources

Contractor Exam Scheduling

Standardized exams are administered by ICC-approved providers, including Pearson VUE.

How to schedule:

• Online: Pearson VUE website
• By Phone: 877-234-6082
• Directly through ICC Website

How to Apply

The City of Longmont processes license renewals online through the Accela Citizen Access (ACA) Portal. You will need to log in using your portal account.

Licenses must be renewed yearly.

License Renewal Requirements

General and Mechanical contractors renewing a license must submit a quiz completion certificate once per code cycle as part of the renewal application.

License Renewal Quiz Links

• Mechanical License Renewal Quiz
• General Contractor A/B Renewal Quiz
• General Contractor C Renewal Quiz

Electricians and Plumbers must submit a current State of Colorado master’s license and contractor’s license.

Quiz certification is not required to obtain specialty license. The applicant must submit a certificate of insurance.

All contractors must provide proof of general liability insurance.

Insurance certificates must list the City of Longmont as the certificate holder:

City of Longmont

350 Kimbark Street

Longmont, CO 80501

Class D Contractors

General Liability – Not less than:

• $1,000,000 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

Sec. 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.

B.

Contractors shall be required to show proof of worker’s compensation insurance when applicable.

(Code 1993, § 16.48.070; Code 2009, § 16.48.070; Ord. No. O-89-26, § 1; Ord. No. O-95-87, § 2; Ord. No. O-2014-33, § 6, 6-24-2014)