General contractors license in Illinois
Who licenses it
No statewide license in Illinois for this work. Your city or county licenses it.
Checked November 8, 2026. Rules and thresholds change; confirm with the board before you start work.
Homeowners: checking a pro
There's no statewide license for this in Illinois, so ask which city or county license they hold, and ask for proof of insurance. For homes built before 1978, renovation that disturbs paint needs an EPA lead-safe certified firm.
Pros: listing on ExpertMarketplace
Add your local license if you hold one; it shows on your page. Add your insurance too: listings show "Insured" or "No insurance on file" to every visitor.
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