Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation
 
Board
Board for Contractors
 
chapter
Board for Contractors Regulations [18 VAC 50 ‑ 22]
 
Guidance Documents
Chapter Information
Description Regulations establishing entry requirements and standards of conduct for the Board for Contractors.
State Authority 54.1-201
Federal Authority None entered
Text of Regulation Link to Virginia Administrative Code
Goals of Regulation To protect the health, safey and welfare of the public by regulating the contractor profession in the least burdensome, costly and intrusive manner to the citizens of the Commonwealth.
Meetings See all meetings (17) relating to this chapter.

Contact Information
Name / Title: Cameron Parris  / Regulatory Operations Administrator
Address: 9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 400
Richmond, VA 23233
Email Address: Cameron.Parris@dpor.virginia.gov
Telephone: (804)367-9183    FAX: (866)350-5354    TDD: ()-
Current Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
Change in Examination Fee Provisions Proposed Stage complete. Comment period ended 09/26/2025.

Past Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
HB 1707 / SB 1059 Amendment
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 09/24/2025.
General Regulatory Reduction Initiative Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 09/01/2025.
Eligibility Requirement Amendment Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 09/01/2025.
Board for Contractors Fee Adjustment Fast-Track Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 08/01/2025.
Amendment of Prohibited Acts Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 10/01/2024.
Temporary Fee Reduction
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 09/01/2023.
Separation of SDS Specialty - Conventional and Alternative Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 03/01/2022.
Temporary Reduction Renewal Fees
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 12/08/2021.
Amendments to Incorporate Changes from Marijuana Legalization
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 12/01/2021.
Amendment of Prohibited Acts Pursuant to Chapter 685 (2020 Session)
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 10/01/2020.
Amendment to RM and DE requirements
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 11/01/2019.
Temporary Reduction of Renewal and Reinstatement Fees
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 08/01/2019.
Addition of Miscellaneous Specialty Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 08/01/2019.
Addition of remediation specialty Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 01/01/2018.
Temporary Reduction of Contractor Renewal and Reinstatement Fees
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 07/01/2017.
Amendments to classifications and specialties Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 03/01/2016.
Addition of Commercial Building Classification Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 01/01/2016.
Renewal and Reinstatement Fee Reduction
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 08/01/2015.
Residential Building Energy Analysts - Firms Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 01/01/2016.
Reivew of Contract Provisions Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 12/01/2014.
Contractor Regulations - Regulatory Reform Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 01/01/2016.
Temporary License Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 01/01/2014.
Amending regulations to add/modify specialties Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 01/01/2014.
General review Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 12/01/2012.
Fee adjustment to comply Section 54.1-113 of the Code of Virginia (Callahan Act). Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 04/01/2010.
Amendment to Board for Contractors Regulations to add education as a prerequisite to licensure as mandated by the General Assembly. Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 12/01/2008.
Amendment to the Board for Contractors regulations. Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 02/01/2006.
Amendment to Board for Contractors Regulations. Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 08/01/2005.
Amendment to Contractor and Tradesman Regulations to Increase Fees Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 01/01/2003.
Amendment to Board for Contractor Regulations Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 09/01/2001.

Withdrawn Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
Eligibility Requirement Amendment NOIRA Stage withdrawn on 08/30/2022 before DPB completed its review.
Fee for Examination Change Fast-Track Stage withdrawn on 06/30/2022 before DPB authorized for Fast-Track status.
Amendments to Improve Application Integrity Proposed Stage withdrawn on 02/16/2017 after the comment period had ended.
Amendment to the Board for Contractors Public Participation Guidelines Proposed Stage withdrawn on 09/02/2003 before Attorney General's office completed its review.

Periodic Reviews
Last Activity Status
12/5/2023 Agency Completed Retain As Is
9/27/2019 Agency Completed Retain As Is
12/1/2015 Agency Completed Retain As Is
12/21/2011 Agency Completed Retain As Is