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# Michigan construction contractor requirements

Michigan licenses Residential Builders and Maintenance & Alteration Contractors for residential work; no single statewide general commercial license.

State and local requirements Reviewed October 2, 2026

## Credential requirements

### Choose Residential Builder for new residential or M&A classification for alterations; electrical, plumbing, and mechanical use separate LARA credentials.

1.  #### Education
    
    Use the current applicant materials from Michigan LARA Bureau of Construction Codes Residential Builders; any course, apprenticeship, continuing education, or classification education is scope-specific. Complete approved prelicense education, including the listed 60-hour curriculum where applicable, and pass PSI/LARA examination; document responsible licensee and qualifying education.
    
2.  #### Exam
    
    Complete the examination, registration, or qualification process described by Michigan LARA Bureau of Construction Codes Residential Builders. Complete approved prelicense education, including the listed 60-hour curriculum where applicable, and pass PSI/LARA examination; document responsible licensee and qualifying education.
    
3.  #### Experience
    
    Document the experience, qualifying person, bond, insurance, worker coverage, and financial evidence required for the selected scope. Complete approved prelicense education, including the listed 60-hour curriculum where applicable, and pass PSI/LARA examination; document responsible licensee and qualifying education.
    
4.  #### Application
    
    Apply through Michigan LARA Bureau of Construction Codes Residential Builders, select the scope, and obtain local permits and separate trade credentials before work.
    

**Good to know:** Residential credential is not blanket commercial license; verify M&A classification and local commercial rules.

## Official sources

Requirements change. Confirm the details with these official sources before you apply.

-   [Michigan residential builders(opens in a new tab)](https://www.michigan.gov/lara/bureau-list/bcc/divisions/licensing/residential-builders)michigan.gov
-   [Michigan prelicense education(opens in a new tab)](https://www.michigan.gov/lara/bureau-list/bcc/Sections/Licensing-Section/residential-builders/forms/prelicensure-education-requirements-for-residential-builder-and-maintenance-alteration-contractor-a)michigan.gov
-   [Michigan M&A information(opens in a new tab)](https://www.michigan.gov/lara/bureau-list/bcc/sections/licensing-section/residential-builders/lic-info/maintenance-alteration-contractor-license-information)michigan.gov

This guide summarizes publicly available requirements for initial licensing and is not legal advice. Licensing authorities update their rules, so always confirm with the official sources before you apply.

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