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How to get an HVAC license in Kentucky

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Kentucky Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction, Division of HVAC licenses HVAC contractors in Kentucky.

Who licenses HVAC work in Kentucky

CredentialState license
BoardKentucky Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction, Division of HVAC official statement
Official lookupSearch HVAC licenses
License typesMaster HVAC Contractor, Journeyman HVAC Mechanic, HVAC Apprentice Registration

How to get licensed

  1. Apply to Kentucky Department of Housing as a Master HVAC Contractor or Journeyman HVAC Mechanic or HVAC Apprentice Registration.
    Board page
  2. Exam required for the master HVAC contractor license. source
  3. Experience: master HVAC contractor: at least 2 years as a journeyman HVAC mechanic under a master HVAC contractor (other routes exist for out-of-state masters and mechanical engineers). source
  4. Carry general liability insurance of at least $500,000 and property damage insurance of at least $300,000. source
  5. Pay the master HVAC contractor initial license application fee for a 12-month license: $250. source
  6. HVAC licenses renew every year by the end of the licensee's birth month. source

HVAC requirements in Kentucky

HVAC: exam, experience, bond, insurance, renewal and feesSources checked October 6, 2026
ExamExam required for the master HVAC contractor license. source
ExperienceMaster HVAC contractor: at least 2 years as a journeyman HVAC mechanic under a master HVAC contractor (other routes exist for out-of-state masters and mechanical engineers). source
BondNot found on an official source.
InsuranceGeneral liability insurance of at least $500,000 and property damage insurance of at least $300,000. source
RenewalHVAC licenses renew every year by the end of the licensee's birth month. source
ReciprocityReciprocity only with states that have a reciprocity agreement with Kentucky. source
Fees
  • $250 (Master HVAC contractor initial license application fee for a 12-month license). source
  • $150 (Master HVAC contractor exam fee (non-refundable)). source
  • $250 (Master HVAC contractor annual renewal fee). source
  • $50 (Journeyman HVAC mechanic exam fee (non-refundable)). source
  • $50 (Journeyman HVAC mechanic annual renewal fee). source
  • $125 (Restoration fee for an expired master HVAC contractor license). source

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Questions

Do you need an HVAC license in Kentucky?
Kentucky Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction, Division of HVAC licenses HVAC contractors in Kentucky.
How do I check an HVAC license in Kentucky?
The Kentucky Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction, Division of HVAC keeps the record for HVAC contractors in Kentucky. Use the official lookup on this page, and treat the board's own record as final.
How much does an HVAC license cost in Kentucky?
$250 (Master HVAC contractor initial license application fee for a 12-month license). $150 (Master HVAC contractor exam fee (non-refundable)). $250 (Master HVAC contractor annual renewal fee). $50 (Journeyman HVAC mechanic exam fee (non-refundable)). $50 (Journeyman HVAC mechanic annual renewal fee). $125 (Restoration fee for an expired master HVAC contractor license).
How much experience do you need for an HVAC license in Kentucky?
Master HVAC contractor: at least 2 years as a journeyman HVAC mechanic under a master HVAC contractor (other routes exist for out-of-state masters and mechanical engineers).
How often does an HVAC license renew in Kentucky?
HVAC licenses renew every year by the end of the licensee's birth month.

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Sources

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.