NYC Contractor License Exam 2026 – Home Improvement Verified Questions & Correct Answers (Proven Pass Pack)

NYC Contractor License Exam 2026 – Home
Improvement Verified Questions & Correct
Answers (Proven Pass Pack)
NYC CONTRACTOR LICENSE EXAM 2026 Home Improvement Verified Questions

& CORRECT ANSWER — Proven Pass Pack




This material compiles exam-style questions drawn from NYC Home Improvement

law, DCWP regulations, building codes, safety standards, contracts, insurance, and

consumer protection. Study by reading each question carefully, selecting your

answer mentally before checking the highlighted CORRECT ANSWER and

EXPERT RATIONALE below it.




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Q1. Who is the primary regulatory agency for home improvement contractors in

New York City?

A. NYC Department of Buildings (DOB)




B. NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene




C. NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP)

, D. NYC Housing Preservation and Development




E. NYC Office of the Mayor

CORRECT ANSWER: C. NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection

(DCWP)

EXPERT RATIONALE: DCWP (formerly the Department of Consumer Affairs) is

the agency responsible for licensing, regulating, and enforcing home improvement

contractor rules under NYC Administrative Code §20-386 through §20-414.

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Q2. What is the minimum dollar value of work that requires a NYC home

improvement contractor license?

A. $500




B. $1,000




C. $2,500

, D. $200




E. No minimum — all work requires a license

CORRECT ANSWER: D. $200

EXPERT RATIONALE: Any home improvement work valued at $200 or more

performed on a residential property in NYC requires the contractor to hold a valid

DCWP home improvement contractor license.

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Q3. Which NYC Administrative Code sections specifically govern home

improvement businesses?

A. §20-386 to §20-414




B. §28-100 to §28-200




C. §27-101 to §27-200

, D. §19-100 to §19-200




E. §20-101 to §20-200

CORRECT ANSWER: A. §20-386 to §20-414

EXPERT RATIONALE: NYC Admin Code §20-386 through §20-414 establishes the

Home Improvement Business Law, covering licensing, contract requirements,

consumer protections, and enforcement authority.

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Q4. How often must a NYC home improvement contractor license be renewed?

A. Every 6 months




B. Every 5 years




C. Annually