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The Board can fine an unlicensed contractor up to $5,000 per offense. Plus they can suspend or even revoke any licensing you do have. Unlicensed contractors can face criminal penalties, too.

A Tennessee contractor's license is required BEFORE bidding or offering a price, for projects $25,000 and up (includes materials and labor), as a prime (general) contractor; and also subcontractors performing electrical, mechanical, plumbing, HVAC, roofing and masonry are also required to be licensed as a contractor, ...

As we mentioned above, a general contractor is required to have a license for projects valued at $25,000 or more. For projects less than $25,000, a contractor requires licensing in specific areas of construction work.

A homeowner of the residential property may perform work themselves ( individual use), without a contractor's license, as long as the residential structure is not open to the public; or for sale, lease or rent). Allowed one homeowner permit once every two (2) years.

There are some exemptions to the Tennessee contractors license law. One of them does allow you to be your own general contractor, but there are certain requirements and conditions. If you're a homeowner doing the work on your property, you can do the work yourself without a contractor's license.

No License: Projects Under $25,000 Tennessee requires all contractors and subcontractors to obtain the proper licensing in order to bid on or negotiate for contracts valued at $25,000 and above. That means projects under $25,000 do not require a contractors license.