Louisiana Handyman Cap & Advertising Rule
The Key Rule in Louisiana:
Home improvement jobs from $7,500 to $75,000 require LSLBC Home Improvement Registration (no trade exam); under $7,500 is exempt.
Home improvement jobs from $7,500 to $75,000 require LSLBC Home Improvement Registration (no trade exam); under $7,500 is exempt.
Cheapest Legal Registration Path: Louisiana LSLBC Home Improvement Registration
Estimated Year-1 Cost: $125 App Fee + $0 State Bond (Workers' Comp & $100k General Liability)
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Frequently Asked Questions (Louisiana)
1. How much can an unlicensed handyman legally charge in Louisiana?
In Louisiana (La. R.S. 37:2175.1), the unlicensed handyman threshold is: $7,500 (Home Improvement Registration Threshold). Home improvement jobs from $7,500 to $75,000 require LSLBC Home Improvement Registration (no trade exam); under $7,500 is exempt.
2. What is the cheapest way to become a legal bonded handyman/contractor in Louisiana?
The fastest path is Louisiana LSLBC Home Improvement Registration, with an application fee of ~$125 and a surety bond cost of ~$0/year (Workers' Comp & $100k General Liability).