Do you need a general contractor license in Louisiana?
Yes, a license. In Louisiana, a contractor must hold an active license from the State Licensing Board for Contractors to take on commercial construction or a new residential structure with a project value of $50,000 or more, or improvements or repairs to an existing residence of $7,500 or more. Commercial means any project other than a residence with no more than two dwelling units in one structure, and the project value counts all labor, materials, rentals and direct and indirect expenses whoever pays them. Owners who supervise work on their own personal residence (no more than one residence a year) are exempt with an affidavit for the building permit, and a local building department may not issue a permit to anyone without an active license in the right classification. Cities and counties can add their own licensing on top of the state’s. This is La. R.S. 37:2150.1, 37:2157, 37:2160, 37:2163.
| What | Louisiana |
|---|---|
| General contractors | LSLBC license: $50,000+ jobs; $7,500+ home repairs |
Source
La. R.S. 37:2150.1, 37:2157, 37:2160, 37:2163
Read the statute in the Louisiana Laws (Louisiana State Legislature): legis.la.gov.
Checked against the statute on November 13, 2026.
This is a summary of a published statute, not legal advice. Rules change, local ordinances can add to them, and the terms of a specific lease may differ. Check the citation and speak to a lawyer before acting.
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