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Updated: 5/14/2009
Description: This contractor may arrange, and/or perform an unlimited amount of unrelated building trades on any residential property or small commercial property. This category includes new homebuilders, remodelers and contractors who work on residential and small commercial property.

A contractor is only eligible for this classification if they meet all of the following:
  • You expect to gross less than $40,000 from your construction business in the next year.
  • You do not contract to perform any work that exceeds $5,000.
  • The value of any work you perform does not exceed $5,000 per job site per year.
  • The Construction Contractors Board (CCB) may inspect your business' Oregon Dept. of Revenue tax records to verify any of the above.
  • You agree that if your gross construction business volume exceeds $40,000 during the coming year, you will immediately notify the CCB, change your category, increase your bond and your insurance coverage.


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Statutes, Rules, Ordinances: ORS 701
OAR 812-003
Duration: 2-year license
Fees - application, exam, etc.:  $260 for 2 years (Non-refundable)
Responsible Agency: Construction Contractors Board (CCB)
Fee Exemptions: None
Examination Information: The test fee is $85 each time it is taken; the passing score is 70%. There are 80 multiple-choice questions. It is an open-book test. See Education Requirements for more information.

For information on scheduling a test see Prometric, Inc. Candidate Information Bulletin
Continuing Ed Requirements: N/A
Bonding Requirements: $10,000 Residential bond
Insurance Requirements: $100,000 liability insurance
Prerequisites: Responsible Managing Individual (RMI) must take a 16-hour training on Business Practices and Law from an approved CCB provider. Approved Training Providers

Additionally the (RMI)must pass an exam.
Application Form: CCB Application Form (also see CCB Application Instructions)
Renewals: A completed renewal application, fee, Residential bond, and Certificate of Insurance are required before renewal can be processed.

It is recommended that forms and fee be submitted at least 3 weeks in advance of license expiration. 
Service Links:  Application and Instructions
 How to become licensed
contact Agency Contact Information
Required Documentation: A completed application, Residential bond, and Certificate of Insurance.
Additional Information: This is for contractors who build as a hobby, retirees, and handyman services.No limit to the kinds of property or number of trades supervised, arranged /or performed.

"Gross" means total sales before expenses and taxes.

  Agency Information
Please refer to the Agency Website for further details and additional information.
Agency Name: Construction Contractors Board (CCB)
E-mail Address: ccb.info@state.or.us
Phone: 503-378-4621
Mail Address: Oregon Construction Contractors Board
PO Box 14140
Salem, OR 97309 - 5052
Website Information: http://www.oregon.gov/CCB/

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