DC home improvement contractors are licensed by the Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection under 16 DCMR § 800 et seq., which requires a $25,000 surety bond. Under 16 DCMR § 802, funds from the bond may be used to pay a homeowner who has obtained a judgment against the licensed contractor for a violation of the licensing laws that resulted in a monetary loss. Confirm the amount on your DLCP application.

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DC home improvement contractor bond: $438 flat for the $25,000 bond DLCP requires to protect homeowners. One soft credit pull. Issued instantly.

Home Improvement Contractor Bond ($25,000)

District of Columbia - Home Improvement Contractor ($25,000)

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