Westchester Contractor's License

No! Neither Westchester County nor City of Yonkers require any proof of coursework.

No! Neither Westchester nor City of Yonkers have an exam.

Yes! Both Westchester County and the City of Yonkers require proof of General Liability insurance. Workers' Compensation and Disability are required if you have any employees or use any subcontractors at the time of application. If you do not have any employees and you don't intend to use any 1099 workers or subcontractors, you may be exempt from the Workers' Comp and Disability insurance requirement.

No! Neither Westchester nor City of Yonkers require a bond to apply for a license.

 In most cases, having criminal history does not disqualify you. If you've been convicted of a crime or offense and are concerned about your past don't sweat it. Just give us a call and we'll consult with you.

No, New York State does not have a license that covers the entire state. Each county has it's own license with their own set of rules and regulations. In some counties, there are certain towns or cities that have a separate license altogether like the City of Yonkers.

No. The two licenses are mutually exclusive. You can have either or. However, you cannot work in the City of Yonkers with the Westchester County license, and you cannot work in the rest of Westchester County with only a Yonkers license.

• Westchester County License - starting at $1,675
• City of Yonkers License- starting at $1,510

• Westchester County License - 1-2 Weeks
• City of Yonkers License- starting at 1-2 Weeks

 These are the average timeframes at this time. Timeframes may vary depending on the time of year and your particular circumstances. 

Any person who shall maintain, conduct, operate or engage in a home improvement business within the County of Westchester without a license or who continues to conduct a home improvement business after such a license has been denied, suspended, revoked or has expired shall be guilty of a Class A misdemeanor.