Do you need a general contractor license in Virginia?
Yes, a license. In Virginia, anyone who contracts for construction, removal, repair or improvement of a building must hold a contractor license from the Board for Contractors once a single job is over $1,000. Class C covers a single contract or project over $1,000 but less than $30,000, or less than $250,000 of work in 12 months. Class B covers $30,000 up to $150,000 a contract, or $250,000 up to $1 million in 12 months. Class A covers $150,000 or more a contract, or $1 million or more in 12 months. Cities and counties can add their own licensing on top of the state’s. This is Va. Code §§ 54.1-1103, 54.1-1100.
| What | Virginia |
|---|---|
| General contractors | State contractor license (Class A, B or C) over $1,000 |
Source
Va. Code §§ 54.1-1103, 54.1-1100
Read the statute in the Code of Virginia (Virginia General Assembly): law.lis.virginia.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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