Colorado Springs General Contractor License (2026): Cost, Exam & Requirements
Colorado Springs contractor licensing is handled by the Pikes Peak Regional Building Department (PPRBD), a REGIONAL authority covering Colorado Springs, El Paso County, and several surrounding towns. Building contractors are classed B-A-1 through B-F-1; licensure requires an ICC exam and liability insurance.
Contractor License (PPRBD)
Issued by Pikes Peak Regional Building Department (PPRBD) · 719-327-2880
Classes
| Class | Scope / limit | License fee | General liability |
|---|---|---|---|
| B-A-1 | general commercial — confirm full scope | — | — |
| B-B-1 | see class schedule — confirm | — | — |
| B-C-1 | see class schedule — confirm | — | — |
| B-D-1 | see class schedule — confirm | — | — |
| B-E-1 | see class schedule — confirm | — | — |
| B-F-1 | solar energy installations — confirm full scope | — | — |
Exam: Required. ICC National Standardized or ICC Colorado Standard exam, taken and passed on or after January 1, 2017, submitted to PPRBD.
Bond: No surety bond required. A surety bond is not among the contractor-licensing requirements listed by PPRBD (exam, liability + workers' comp insurance, application, fees). Source
Insurance: General liability: $1,000,000 per occurrence / $2,000,000 aggregate. General liability and workers' compensation per PPRBD Table RBC201.7. PPRBD must be listed as the certificate holder (it does NOT need to be named as additional insured). Source
Building contractor classes B-A-1 (general commercial) through B-F-1 (solar), with B-B-1..B-E-1 in between by occupancy/height/area. ICC exam required (post-2017). License fees are not posted online and must be confirmed with PPRBD. Processing ~6-8 weeks (Licensing Committee review). Fees are not prorated.
How to get licensed in Colorado Springs
- Identify the license class that matches your project size and scope (see the class table above).
- Pass the required exam. ICC National Standardized or ICC Colorado Standard exam, taken and passed on or after January 1, 2017, submitted to PPRBD.
- Obtain the required insurance coverage and provide a certificate.
- Submit your application and fees to Pikes Peak Regional Building Department (PPRBD).
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Do I need a general contractor license in Colorado Springs?
Colorado Springs contractor licensing is handled by the Pikes Peak Regional Building Department (PPRBD), a REGIONAL authority covering Colorado Springs, El Paso County, and several surrounding towns. Building contractors are classed B-A-1 through B-F-1; licensure requires an ICC exam and liability insurance.
Is an exam required for a Colorado Springs contractor license?
Yes. ICC National Standardized or ICC Colorado Standard exam, taken and passed on or after January 1, 2017, submitted to PPRBD.
Do I need a bond for a Colorado Springs contractor license?
No. Colorado Springs does not require a surety bond for this license.
Next steps
You know the requirements for general contractors in Colorado— here's how to actually pass and apply.
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Last verified 2026-06-10 · Verified from primary documents