Continuing Education Requirements:

8 hours of approved continuing education to renew your license.

Continuing Education Requirements:

8 hours of approved continuing education to renew your license.

The Home Builders Association of Tennessee understands that education and skill enhancement is key to maintaining a competitive edge in the building industry. That’s why our workshops and seminars are an ongoing benefit of membership. Everything from the latest information on home building products to current issues in the home building industry to tax and safety information are covered in these courses and in meetings offered by the local and state HBA.

Our continuing educational programs are designed to help you grow, develop, and never stop learning. Browse the categories below for additional information.

The Home Builders Association of Tennessee (HBAT) has been approved as a Provider for Residential Continuing Education (RCE) Training by the Tennessee Board of  Licensing Contractors. RCE is offered via online, as well as having membership from a Board approved professional trade organization.

The Home Builders Association of Tennessee understands that education and skill enhancement is key to maintaining a competitive edge in the building industry. That’s why our workshops and seminars are an ongoing benefit of membership. Everything from the latest information on home building products to current issues in the home building industry to tax and safety information are covered in these courses and in meetings offered by the local and state HBA.

Our continuing educational programs are designed to help you grow, develop, and never stop learning. Browse the categories below for additional information.

The Home Builders Association of Tennessee (HBAT) has been approved as a Provider for Residential Continuing Education (RCE) Training by the Tennessee Board of  Licensing Contractors. RCE is offered via online, as well as having membership from a Board approved professional trade organization.

Residential Continuing Education Requirements

Residential contractor licenses, those issued after January 1, 2009, will be required to show proof of eight (8) of RCE hours, from an approved RCE provider, with their contractor’s license renewal, starting with contractors expiring on or after January 31, 2022. The law requires renewals to be filed 30 days prior to their expiration date to allow time for processing and prevent contracting while expired. An individual designated as the residential Qualifying Agent (QA) is responsible for attaining RCE on behalf of the licensed entity. For contractors with multiple residential QA’s, only one (1) individual is required to obtain RCE to fulfill the RCE license renewal requirements.

Residential Continuing Education Requirements

Residential contractor licenses, those issued after January 1, 2009, will be required to show proof of eight (8) of RCE hours, from an approved RCE provider, with their contractor’s license renewal, starting with contractors expiring on or after January 31, 2022. The law requires renewals to be filed 30 days prior to their expiration date to allow time for processing and prevent contracting while expired. An individual designated as the residential Qualifying Agent (QA) is responsible for attaining RCE on behalf of the licensed entity. For contractors with multiple residential QA’s, only one (1) individual is required to obtain RCE to fulfill the RCE license renewal requirements.

RCE Requirements

Residential contractors are required to complete eight (8) hours of continuing education every two (2) years.

8 hours of approved CE

Starting January 2022, Licensed Contractors in Tennessee will have to provide proof that they have completed 8 hours of continuing education to renew their license.

Certificate & Reporting

Certificates provided showing completion of the required 8 hours of continuing education.

RCE Certificate

Certificates provided showing completion of the required 8 hours of continuing education.

License Board

A contractor's license is required prior to contracting (bidding or negotiating a price) whenever the total cost of the project is $25,000 or more.

Licensing Information

A contractor’s license is required prior to contracting (bidding or negotiating a price) whenever the total cost of the project is $25,000 or more.

RCE FAQs

View frequently asked questions on Contractor Continuing Education.

Questions

View frequently asked questions on Contractor Continuing Education.

CERTIFICATE & REPORTING

RCE certificate

Certificates provided showing completion of the required 8 hours of continuing education.

Certificate & Reporting

CE REQUIREMENTS

8 hours of approved continuing education

Residential contractors are required to complete eight (8) hours of continuing education every two (2) years.

See Requirements

LICENSE BOARD

Regulatory agency for contractors; licensing Information.

A contractor’s license is required prior to contracting (bidding or negotiating a price) whenever the total cost of the project is $25,000 or more.

Licensing Information

RCE FAQs

Tennessee Residential Contractor FAQs

View frequently asked questions on Contractor Continuing Education.

FAQs

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

Online Courses

List of courses to satisfy continuing education requirement set forth by the Tennessee Board of Licensing Contractors.

Join the HBA

Join Now! In addition to the many benefits of being a member of the association, as an approved professional association, the Home Builders Association of Tennessee is authorized to grant our members continuing education credit hours for their current and past participation.

Local HBA

In-person courses are available through local HBAs; check with the local HBA for dates and times for in-person meetings and classes.

Apply/Renew License

Apply and renew contractors license here

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Questions about CE Program & Courses?

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