Maryland Home Improvement (MHIC) Exam

Maryland does not issue a general commercial contractor license — residential home-improvement and remodeling work is licensed by the Maryland Home Improvement Commission (MHIC), and every contractor must pass the MHIC Home Improvement Contractor exam. The state portion covers the Maryland Home Improvement Law (Business Regulation Article, Title 8), MHIC contracts, the Home Improvement Guaranty Fund, and the insurance and solvency requirements.

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120 min
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to pass
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What the Maryland Home Improvement (MHIC) Exam exam covers

10%
Business Organization & Licensing
14%
Estimating & Bidding
14%
Contracts & Contract Law
12%
Project Management & Scheduling
12%
Financial Management & Accounting
14%
Safety & OSHA
12%
Employment & Labor Law
12%
Building Codes & Permits
40%
MHIC Licensing & Who Needs a License
35%
Maryland Home Improvement Law, Contracts & Guaranty Fund
25%
Insurance, Solvency & Renewal Requirements

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