Does a home improvement contractor need a license or registration in Louisiana?
Yes, a license. In Louisiana, home improvement work on an existing residence with a project value of $7,500 or more requires a State Licensing Board for Contractors license: a home improvement license covers projects under $50,000 with no structural work, and a residential or building construction licensee needs no separate home improvement license. A home improvement licensee may not do structural work such as footings, foundations, outside walls, load-bearing walls, floor slabs or roofing systems. A residential property owner who physically does the work on his own personal residence is exempt, as is anyone working only in landscaping or interior painting or wall covering. The license requires a net worth of $25,000 or more, or an irrevocable letter of credit. This is La. R.S. 37:2150.1, 37:2156.1, 37:2157, 37:2163.
| What | Louisiana |
|---|---|
| Home improvement contractors | LSLBC home improvement license, $7,500 to $50,000 |
Source
La. R.S. 37:2150.1, 37:2156.1, 37:2157, 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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