Contractors must be licensed to advertise, bid on, or perform construction on improvements to real property in Oregon. While there are exceptions, most construction and repair services will require a license.
Under wage and hour law, workers who provide services by way of their own businesses are generally independent contractors, whereas workers who are economically dependent on a business are employees.
Oregon rules make it very difficult to work as a handyman without a CCB license. Any handyman that performs work valued at or above $1,000 must be licensed by the CCB. Handymen must also be licensed by the CCB if they produce any form of advertisements, including business cards.
Generally, Oregon law requires anyone who works for compensation in any construction activity involving improvements to real property to be licensed.
If you are aware of unlicensed contractors working on Active jobsites that are located IN Oregon, you can report the activity to the CCB. A field investigator may follow up on the reported activity.
Any person who knowingly uses the services of an unlicensed labor contractor shall be personally, jointly and severally liable with the person acting as a labor contractor to the same extent and in the same manner as provided in ORS 658.453 (Civil penalty) (4).
Verify a contractor's license Licensed contractors are bonded and insured and are easier to hold accountable should problems arise. You can look up their recent history of disciplinary actions on our website. Check a license yourself or call us at 503-378-4621.
Selecting an endorsement is related to the type of structure that an applicant intends to construct or develop. Contractors with a residential endorsement may work on residential and small commercial structures. Contractors with a commercial endorsement may work on both large and small commercial projects.
Any person who knowingly uses the services of an unlicensed labor contractor shall be personally, jointly and severally liable with the person acting as a labor contractor to the same extent and in the same manner as provided in ORS 658.453 (Civil penalty) (4).
Their study found that the ten states with the most burdensome licensing regulations were: Missouri. Louisiana. Arizona. Wisconsin. Florida. Nevada. Alabama. Tennesse.