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    • Mississippi Residential Builder

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    Steps to Obtain Your Mississippi Residential Builder License

    Step 1
    Submit Your Application

    Submit your Mississippi Residential Builder Application

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    Mississippi Residential Builder Requirements & Application

    • Required for residential construction over $50,000. For residential remodeling or roofing over $10,000, a separate Residential Remodeling or Roofing license is required.
    • Proof of general liability insurance coverage is required, with no minimum policy amount.
    • Residential contractors may work on commercial projects up to 7,500 sq. ft.
    • Pre-approval from the state is required for this exam. Financial statements are not required.
    • Applicants must list three completed jobs in the requested classification of work.
    Board Contact Information:

    Mississippi State Board of Contractors
    2679 Crane Ridge Dr. Suite C
    Jackson, MS 39216

    Phone: 800-880-6161
    Email: info@msboc.us
    Website: Mississippi State Board of Contractors
    Frequently Asked Questions

    Fees: The application fee for a new residential contractor license is $50. Mississippi Residential Builders License Application

    Mississippi Residential Builder Test Information

    Test Information: The open-book exam covers 10 subject areas. Questions are sourced from a 9-book set. Candidate Information Bulletin: Mississippi Residential PSI Candidate Bulletin

    Exam Information Details
    Exam Fee$120
    Number of Questions80
    Passing Score70% or 56 Questions
    Time Limit180 Minutes
    Subject Area Number of Questions
    Site Work, Footings, and Foundations11
    Concrete and Concrete Reinforcement8
    Masonry8
    Carpentry13
    Associated Trades and Drywall6
    Roofing7
    Estimating, Plan Reading, and General Code Requirements18
    OSHA Safety5
    Licensing4

    Mississippi Residential Builder License Reciprocity

    Mississippi offers reciprocity for residential licenses with Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, and Tennessee. Licensees who have held a license in one of these states for three consecutive years may have the trade exam waived. However, the Mississippi Business Law and Project Management exam is still required.

    Mississippi Residential Builder License Permitted Work

    This license permits residential project bidding and construction within Mississippi. License holders may also work on commercial projects up to 7,500 square feet.

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