What is the Austin Code Department HIC Registration?
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Short answer
Austin's 2023 Home Improvement Contractor Registration — administered by the Austin Code Department (ACD) — is required for every residential improvement contract above $1,000. Registration requires a $50,000 general liability policy, a completed application, and disclosure of prior enforcement actions. An unregistered contractor cannot legally solicit or contract residential improvement work inside Austin city limits.
In detail
Austin's 2023 Home Improvement Contractor Registration — administered by the Austin Code Department (ACD) — is required for every residential improvement contract above $1,000. Registration requires a $50,000 general liability policy, a completed application, and disclosure of prior enforcement actions. An unregistered contractor cannot legally solicit or contract residential improvement work inside Austin city limits.
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