HB632 Alabama 2012 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Mike Ball

Republican

Co-Sponsors

Richard J. LairdMark Tuggle

Session

Regular Session 2012

Title

Home Builders License Board, minimum construction or repair cost required for defining a person as a residential home builder increased, Sec. 34-14A-2 am'd

Summary

HB632 would raise the minimum project cost that defines a residential home builder from $10,000 to $30,000.

What This Bill Does

The bill amends the Home Builders Licensure Board definitions to set the threshold at $30,000 instead of $10,000. As a result, fewer contractors would be considered residential home builders for licensure purposes, and licensure would apply only to projects above $30,000. Work performed on a homeowner's own residence remains exempt from licensure. Additionally, anyone who undertakes these residential construction activities in Alabama would be treated as being in the residential home building business.

Who It Affects

• Contractors and subcontractors who perform residential construction or repair: licensure would be required only for projects above $30,000.
• People planning or working on residential projects where costs exceed $30,000 would fall under the residential home builder definition.
• Homeowners doing work on their own residences remain exempt from licensure.

Key Provisions

• Raises the minimum cost threshold for defining a residential home builder from $10,000 to $30,000.
• Defines residential home builder activities to include construction or repair costs exceeding the new $30,000 threshold.
• Maintains an exemption allowing individuals to perform work on their own residence without licensure.
• States that anyone engaging in these residential undertakings in Alabama is deemed to be in the residential home building business.
• Effective date: the act becomes law on the first day of the third month after passage and governor approval.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Home Builders Licensure Board