Homebuilders And Remodelers Must Have State License
During the week of October 20-24, 2025, the Alabama Home Builders Licensure Board participated in the NASCLA National Coordinated Enforcement Effort in which investigators visited 160 residential construction jobs sites in Jefferson and Shelby counties. The Board issued stop work orders against four unlicensed builders. The Board is continuing its investigation into potential unlicensed builder activity at 13 residential job sites identified during the week-long licensing inspection. A state of Alabama homebuilders license is required when the cost of the job exceeds $10,000. However, consumers are encouraged to seek out licensees of the Board even if the scope of the work does not exceed $10,000. A roofer license is required if the works is simply replacing a roof and the cost of the job exceeds $2,500.
“This enforcement effort highlights the importance of hiring licensed professionals and reinforces the Board’s commitment to public safety and the integrity of local economies,” said Executive Director Chip Carden. Carden encourages residents, to always “check to make sure contractors are licensed before hiring someone to build a house, make an addition, or renovations to your house. Ask to see the card. Get multiple quotes and follow-up on references on the contractor.”
The mission of the State of Alabama Home Builders Licensure Board is to provide consumer protection by safeguarding the public’s health, safety and welfare through the regulation of the residential construction and remodeling industries while promoting industry professionalism and home building and remodeling standards. For more information about home builder licensing or to file a complaint, contact the Home Builders Licensure Board, 445 Herron Street, Montgomery, Alabama 36104, (334) 242-2230 or 1-800-304-0853 or hblb.alabama.gov.