Question : In what states do they require schooling, testing and licensing to become a residential building contractor?
Or, if easier, which states do not require this. I know that Florida requires all the above, which takes some time to complete. I would like to build a house and act as the general contractor. But I need to build it before the end of the year, so I don’t have time for the formalities. I am currently a general in a state that doesn’t require this but the housing prices are not appreciating in value.

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Best answer:

Answer by Leo F
Washington state has no test or requirements to be a General Contractor. You do have to be bondable and get insurance to get a Contractors license. Your mother could get a contractors license. Unless you know construction and know the permit process and have done this before, I do not think a lender will allow you to be your own contractor beacuse you do not have the experience to get the job done. You may want to check into UBuild-it they have lenders and they let you do as much as you can handle and they do all the permits, they also have subs you can use. Good luck