Home Improvement Contractor (MHIC)
Covers remodeling/repair work on existing residential property. Contracts must include MHIC disclosures and inform owners they can request a performance bond. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
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In Maryland, contractor licensing is regulated by the Maryland Home Improvement Commission (MHIC) for home improvement work and by local jurisdictions for general contracting and specialty trades. Licenses are required for residential remodeling, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and other specialized services. Applicants must meet experience standards, pass exams, and maintain liability insurance and, in some cases, surety bonds.
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Maryland Contractor Licensing (MHIC – Home Improvement)
Maryland licenses **Home Improvement Contractors** through the Maryland Home Improvement Commission (MHIC). Applicants must meet financial solvency standards; otherwise, MHIC allows a **surety bond** or indemnitor to satisfy solvency. Maryland also operates a **Guaranty Fund** that protects consumers. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
License Category
Bond & Insurance
- Financial solvency: MHIC may accept a surety bond if you don’t meet solvency guidelines. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
- Contracts: Must include MHIC phone/web and a notice about a homeowner’s right to request a performance bond. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
- Market reference: Many bond agencies cite a **$30,000 MHIC bond**; always verify with MHIC, since the bond is tied to solvency. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
Official Resource
RECIPROCAL STATES
Maryland Contractor License Reciprocity
MHIC does not publish a broad reciprocity program for home improvement licensing. Contractors must qualify under Maryland’s rules and disclosures. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
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