New York HVAC, Plumbing & Electrical License Requirements
Last updated 2026. Requirements may change — always verify with your state licensing board.
- Renewal
- Varies by municipality
- CE hours
- Varies by municipality
- Initial cost
- Varies by municipality
- License types
- None at state level — local licenses required
- Experience
- Varies by municipality
- Exam
- Varies by municipality
- Bond
- Varies by municipality
- Insurance
- Workers' comp required with employees under state law
- Reciprocity
- N/A — local licensing applies
- Board
- No statewide licensing authority
- Notes
- Local jurisdictions issue licenses
- Renewal
- Varies by municipality
- CE hours
- Varies by municipality
- Initial cost
- Varies by municipality
- License types
- None at state level — local licenses required
- Experience
- Varies by municipality
- Exam
- Varies by municipality
- Bond
- Varies by municipality
- Insurance
- Workers' comp required with employees under state law
- Reciprocity
- N/A — local licensing applies
- Board
- No statewide licensing authority
- Notes
- Local jurisdictions issue licenses
- Renewal
- Varies by municipality
- CE hours
- Varies by municipality
- Initial cost
- Varies by municipality
- License types
- None at state level — local licenses required
- Experience
- Varies by municipality
- Exam
- Varies by municipality
- Bond
- Varies by municipality
- Insurance
- Workers' comp required with employees under state law
- Reciprocity
- N/A — local licensing applies
- Board
- No statewide licensing authority
- Notes
- Local jurisdictions issue licenses
New York has no statewide trade contractor licensing for HVAC, plumbing, or electrical work. Every credential is issued locally. New York City is by far the most complex jurisdiction, with separate licenses for boilers, oil burners, refrigeration, and other specialties administered across the Department of Buildings (DOB) and the Fire Department (FDNY).
Outside NYC, Suffolk County, Nassau County, and Westchester all run their own licensing programs with different requirements. Plumbers in NYC need a Master Plumber license through DOB; electricians need a Master/Special Electrician license through DOB. Multiple separate refrigeration and oil-burner licenses may apply on top.
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New York
Full New York guide →- Renewal
- Varies by municipality
- CE
- Varies by municipality
- Cost
- Varies by municipality
- Board
- No statewide licensing authority
- Renewal
- Varies by municipality
- CE
- Varies by municipality
- Cost
- Varies by municipality
- Board
- No statewide licensing authority
- Renewal
- Varies by municipality
- CE
- Varies by municipality
- Cost
- Varies by municipality
- Board
- No statewide licensing authority
Requirements may change. Always verify with your state licensing board.