MARYLAND HOME IMPROVEMENT TEST 2026 ACTUAL QUESTIONS
WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS.
Define home improvement - (answer)The addition, alteration, conversion, improvement, modernization,
remodeling, repair or replacement of a building or part of a building that is used or was designed to be
used as a residence or dwelling place or structure adjacent to that building or an improvement to land
adjacent to that building
Is a building of a swimming pool, deck, pier or porch included in Home Improvement? - (answer)Yes
Is work done on apartment complexes of more than 4 units considered home improvement? -
(answer)No
Is work done on individual condominium units considered home improvement? - (answer)Yes
Is installation in a residence of alarm, awning or fire alarm considered home improvement? -
(answer)Yes
Is now removal or grass cutting home improvement? - (answer)No
Define contractor - (answer)A person who performs or offers or agrees to perform a home improvement
for an owner
Define Subcontractor - (answer)A subcontractor enters into contracts with contractors or other
subcontractors to perform home improvement. A subcontractor is not authorized to enter into
agreement directly with the owner
Define salesperson - (answer)A person who sells a home improvement
Define Home Improvement contract - (answer)An agrement between a homeowner and a contractor to
perform a home improvement. The law requires contracts to be in writing and be signed by the parties
to the agreement.
,MARYLAND HOME IMPROVEMENT TEST 2026 ACTUAL QUESTIONS
WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS.
Define Owner - (answer)Owner, owner's agent , tenant or other person authorized to enter into a home
improvement contract
Define license - (answer)is either a contractor or salesperson license that is issued by the Home
Improvement Commission.
Does a handyman need a license? - (answer)Yes
True or False: Home Improvement law does not apply if one of the parties is a government agency -
(answer)True
Work done a residence inside a military base is excluded from licensing requirements - (answer)True
Can local jurisdictions issue home improvement lincenses - (answer)No, only MD Home Improvement
Commission is authorized to issue a license to solicit, sell, or perform home improvement services in
Maryland
Can two or more individuals (such as homeowner and contractor) lawfully agree to ignore the Home
Improvement licensing requirement? - (answer)No, waiver is prohibited
When was the commission established? - (answer)1962
How Many commissioners are there? - (answer)9 (4 must have experience in the business of home
improvement; 4 are members of the general public that represent cosumers; and 1 must have
experience in banking and finance)
What is the most important role of the Commissioners? - (answer)To promulgate regulations for the
Commission. These regulations help the public better understand the Home Improvement Law and the
Commission's policies
, MARYLAND HOME IMPROVEMENT TEST 2026 ACTUAL QUESTIONS
WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS.
How often are the meetings? - (answer)bi-monthly. Meetings are open to the public.
What is the requirement for Commissioners? - (answer)Must be a resident of MD for at least 5 years
How long if the Commissioner's term? - (answer)4 years
Where is the Commission's office? - (answer)Baltimore, MD
Who appoints the Executive Director? - (answer)The Secretary of Department of Labor, Licensing and
Regulation
What is the Executive Director responsible for? - (answer)the daily operations of the Commission and
signs under the seal letters affirming the licensing status of individuals for court proceedings. The
Executive director is also responsible for compiling and maintaining a copy of the Commission's current
regulations
What do investigators do? - (answer)The Commission also employs investigators that review the
complaints and Guaranty Fund claims that are received by the Commission. The investigators review
complaints against licensed and unlicensed contractors and salespersons.
If an investigator determines that a violation may have occurred, what actions can the Commission
take? - (answer)The Commission may take disciplinary action which may include reprimand, monetary
fine or suspension or revocation of the license.
True or False: An individual who holds a home improvement license as a contractor is NOT required to
obtain a construction license from the Circuit Courts - (answer)True
How long are exams valid for? - (answer)2 years
WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS.
Define home improvement - (answer)The addition, alteration, conversion, improvement, modernization,
remodeling, repair or replacement of a building or part of a building that is used or was designed to be
used as a residence or dwelling place or structure adjacent to that building or an improvement to land
adjacent to that building
Is a building of a swimming pool, deck, pier or porch included in Home Improvement? - (answer)Yes
Is work done on apartment complexes of more than 4 units considered home improvement? -
(answer)No
Is work done on individual condominium units considered home improvement? - (answer)Yes
Is installation in a residence of alarm, awning or fire alarm considered home improvement? -
(answer)Yes
Is now removal or grass cutting home improvement? - (answer)No
Define contractor - (answer)A person who performs or offers or agrees to perform a home improvement
for an owner
Define Subcontractor - (answer)A subcontractor enters into contracts with contractors or other
subcontractors to perform home improvement. A subcontractor is not authorized to enter into
agreement directly with the owner
Define salesperson - (answer)A person who sells a home improvement
Define Home Improvement contract - (answer)An agrement between a homeowner and a contractor to
perform a home improvement. The law requires contracts to be in writing and be signed by the parties
to the agreement.
,MARYLAND HOME IMPROVEMENT TEST 2026 ACTUAL QUESTIONS
WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS.
Define Owner - (answer)Owner, owner's agent , tenant or other person authorized to enter into a home
improvement contract
Define license - (answer)is either a contractor or salesperson license that is issued by the Home
Improvement Commission.
Does a handyman need a license? - (answer)Yes
True or False: Home Improvement law does not apply if one of the parties is a government agency -
(answer)True
Work done a residence inside a military base is excluded from licensing requirements - (answer)True
Can local jurisdictions issue home improvement lincenses - (answer)No, only MD Home Improvement
Commission is authorized to issue a license to solicit, sell, or perform home improvement services in
Maryland
Can two or more individuals (such as homeowner and contractor) lawfully agree to ignore the Home
Improvement licensing requirement? - (answer)No, waiver is prohibited
When was the commission established? - (answer)1962
How Many commissioners are there? - (answer)9 (4 must have experience in the business of home
improvement; 4 are members of the general public that represent cosumers; and 1 must have
experience in banking and finance)
What is the most important role of the Commissioners? - (answer)To promulgate regulations for the
Commission. These regulations help the public better understand the Home Improvement Law and the
Commission's policies
, MARYLAND HOME IMPROVEMENT TEST 2026 ACTUAL QUESTIONS
WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS.
How often are the meetings? - (answer)bi-monthly. Meetings are open to the public.
What is the requirement for Commissioners? - (answer)Must be a resident of MD for at least 5 years
How long if the Commissioner's term? - (answer)4 years
Where is the Commission's office? - (answer)Baltimore, MD
Who appoints the Executive Director? - (answer)The Secretary of Department of Labor, Licensing and
Regulation
What is the Executive Director responsible for? - (answer)the daily operations of the Commission and
signs under the seal letters affirming the licensing status of individuals for court proceedings. The
Executive director is also responsible for compiling and maintaining a copy of the Commission's current
regulations
What do investigators do? - (answer)The Commission also employs investigators that review the
complaints and Guaranty Fund claims that are received by the Commission. The investigators review
complaints against licensed and unlicensed contractors and salespersons.
If an investigator determines that a violation may have occurred, what actions can the Commission
take? - (answer)The Commission may take disciplinary action which may include reprimand, monetary
fine or suspension or revocation of the license.
True or False: An individual who holds a home improvement license as a contractor is NOT required to
obtain a construction license from the Circuit Courts - (answer)True
How long are exams valid for? - (answer)2 years
