How to get an HVAC license in Idaho
Edited by John Voll. Last verified .
Idaho Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Board (Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses) licenses HVAC contractors in Idaho.
Who licenses HVAC work in Idaho
| Credential | State license |
|---|---|
| Board | Idaho Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Board (Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses) official statement |
| Official lookup | Search HVAC licenses |
| License types | HVAC Contractor certificate of competency, HVAC Specialty Contractor certificate of competency, Limited Heating Specialty Contractor |
How to get licensed
- Apply to HVAC as an HVAC Contractor certificate of competency or HVAC Specialty Contractor certificate of competency or Limited Heating Specialty Contractor.
- HVAC contractor applicants must pass an exam designated by the HVAC Board. source
- Post a bond of $2,000, or coverage under a corporate industry group bond the board accept. source
- Pay the HVAC Board application fee: $35. source
- HVAC certificates of competency expire 24 calendar months from the date of issue (statute; the board fee table lists 3 years). source
HVAC requirements in Idaho
| Exam | HVAC contractor applicants must pass an exam designated by the HVAC Board. source |
|---|---|
| Experience | Not found on an official source. |
| Bond | Bond of $2,000, or coverage under a corporate industry group bond the board accept. source |
| Insurance | Not found on an official source. |
| Renewal | HVAC certificates of competency expire 24 calendar months from the date of issue (statute; the board fee table lists 3 years). source |
| Reciprocity | Not found on an official source. |
| Fees |
Hiring an HVAC contractor?
See every official lookup in Idaho, which board covers which trade, and what to check before you hire.
Questions
- Do you need an HVAC license in Idaho?
- Idaho Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Board (Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses) licenses HVAC contractors in Idaho.
- How do I check an HVAC license in Idaho?
- The Idaho Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Board (Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses) keeps the record for HVAC contractors in Idaho. Use the official lookup on this page, and treat the board's own record as final.
- How much does an HVAC license cost in Idaho?
- $35 (HVAC Board application fee). $225 (HVAC contractor license fee). $150 (HVAC contractor renewal fee). $225 (HVAC contractor reinstatement fee).
- How often does an HVAC license renew in Idaho?
- HVAC certificates of competency expire 24 calendar months from the date of issue (statute; the board fee table lists 3 years).
Other trades in Idaho
- General contractor license in Idaho
- Electrical license in Idaho
- Plumbing license in Idaho
- Roofing license in Idaho
- All Idaho trades
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Sources
- https://dopl.idaho.gov/hvac/
- https://edopl.idaho.gov/OnlineServices/?link=PubSearch
- https://legislature.idaho.gov/statutesrules/idstat/Title54/T54CH50/SECT54-5007/
- https://adminrules.idaho.gov/rules/current/24/243970.pdf
- https://legislature.idaho.gov/statutesrules/idstat/Title54/T54CH50/SECT54-5013/
This is not a government site. The licensing board's own record governs; always confirm on the official lookup. Information as of October 6, 2026.