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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.

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.

Unlicensed contractors can face criminal penalties, too. Violation of the licensing requirements is a Class A misdemeanor, which can result in up to one year of jail time and fines up to $2,500. If that's not enough, the injured party can also bring a claim under the Tennessee Consumer Act.

There is absolutely no need to have a contractor's license to flip houses. No state, or municipality for that matter, will require anyone to have a contractor's license to flip houses.

A handyman in Tennessee is not required to hold a state license unless the job they are working on is worth more than $25,000. A home improvement license is required for remodeling jobs worth between $3,000 and $24,999. Licenses are awarded by the Department of Commerce and Insurance Board for Licensing Contractors.

Application Fee - $250.00 and issued for two (2) years. License Approval - It takes approximately 4 to 6 weeks to be granted a license (do NOT contract, bid or offer prior to obtaining a license). Board review and approval is required. A license may be issued prior to the next Board meeting if approved by the Board.