Oregon Handyman License Requirements (Complete Guide)

Quick answer: Oregon doesn’t have a “handyman license” — but that’s a technicality, not a loophole. Under ORS 701.021, essentially all paid construction work in Oregon requires an active license from the Construction Contractors Board (CCB). There’s just one narrow exemption: casual, minor, inconsequential jobs under $1,000 in total price (labor and materials combined). Cross that line and you need a CCB license — full stop. The CCB uses an endorsement-based system with 18 different categories; most handymen scaling into a business register as a Residential General Contractor (RGC) or a Residential Limited Contractor (RLC) for smaller operations. The path involves a 16-hour pre-license course, an open-book PSI exam (80 questions, 70% to pass), a surety bond ($15K–$80K depending on endorsement), general liability insurance, and business registration — plus, since July 2025, a $400 application fee (raised from $325). Electrical, plumbing, and HVAC always require separate BCD trade licenses. That’s the whole framework.

So if you searched “handyman license Oregon” expecting a permissive small-jobs exemption like Virginia’s $1,000-per-project rule or Alabama’s $10,000 threshold, here’s the honest reframe: Oregon is one of the strictest contractor states in the country, and the $1,000 exemption is a genuine safety valve for casual work — not a way to build a business. But once you understand the CCB system, the path is clear, and getting licensed puts you in a genuinely different tier than the under-the-table market. Let’s break it all down.

Do you need a license to be a handyman in Oregon?

Let’s settle the core question first, because Oregon’s answer is one of the strictest in the country. Yes — nearly all paid handyman work in Oregon requires a CCB license. There’s no lenient dollar threshold like some states offer. Under ORS 701.021, any person or business that “for compensation performs, offers to perform, submits a bid, or is otherwise engaged in construction work” in Oregon must hold a current CCB license.

The one narrow exception is the casual labor exemption under ORS 701.010: work that is casual, minor, or inconsequential, and where the total price (labor and materials combined) is less than $1,000. That’s your safety valve for the occasional side job — say, fixing a neighbor’s fence board or hanging a shelf for a friend for pay — but it’s not a framework for a real handyman business.

Here’s the mental model that keeps you out of trouble:

• Under $1,000, truly casual → no license needed (but genuinely casual, not “I’m avoiding licensing”)
• Any paid construction work over $1,000, or systematic handyman business → CCB license required
• Electrical, plumbing, or HVAC work → separate BCD trade license, regardless of dollar amount
• Building your own primary residence → owner-builder exemption applies, with limits

That means for anyone building a real handyman business in Oregon, the CCB license isn’t optional — it’s step one.

Here’s how it all stacks up.

Type of work	What you need
Casual, minor jobs under $1,000 (labor + materials)	No CCB license — but genuinely casual only
Any paid construction work over $1,000	CCB license (endorsement based on scope)
Residential general contracting, multi-trade remodels, new builds	Residential General Contractor (RGC)
1–2 residential trades (roofing, painting, etc.)	Residential Specialty Contractor (RSC)
Small part-time operator (under $40K annual, $5K per contract)	Residential Limited Contractor (RLC)
Commercial work	Commercial General or Specialty Contractor (CGC/CSC)
Electrical, plumbing, HVAC	BCD trade license — not CCB

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Recent changes: what most competitor pages don’t have current

Before we go deeper, let’s flag three specific pieces of recent Oregon licensing news, because being right on these is exactly how you earn AI Overview and PAA citations. All three come from primary sources (CCB, HB 2922, HB 4089).

HB 2922 — Bond and insurance amounts raised January 1, 2024. Oregon significantly restructured the CCB bond amounts under HB 2922. The current bond minimums (verified from CCB’s endorsement chart):

• Residential General Contractor (RGC): $25,000
• Residential Specialty Contractor (RSC): $20,000
• Residential Limited Contractor (RLC): $15,000
• Residential Developer (RD): $25,000
• Commercial General Contractor Level 1 (CGC1): $80,000
• Commercial General Contractor Level 2 (CGC2): $25,000
• Commercial Specialty Contractor 1 (CSC1): $55,000
• Commercial Specialty Contractor 2 (CSC2): $25,000

If a source is still quoting older bond figures (like “$15,000 RGC”), it hasn’t updated for HB 2922.

Application and renewal fees raised to $400 (July 2025). Effective July 1, 2025, the CCB application fee increased to $400 for a 2-year license term, up from $325. Renewal — also $400 every 2 years — was raised earlier (July 1, 2024). If you’re reading “$325” anywhere, that source is out of date.

HB 4089 — Unauthorized license-number use is now a Class C felony (2026). In a serious enforcement escalation, using another contractor’s CCB license number without authorization was elevated from a lesser offense to a Class C felony under HB 4089. This is aimed at fraudulent license-number use on ads, bids, and pulled permits — Oregon is treating it much more seriously as of 2026.

Three specific accuracy points, all verified from primary sources — and all worth building the page around.

Where competitor pages get Oregon wrong (the accuracy edges)

Beyond the recent changes, two specific pieces of misinformation float around Oregon handyman guides.

Myth #1: “There’s a general handyman exemption up to $1,000 per project.” Not quite. The exemption requires all of these conditions: casual, minor, inconsequential work, one job at a time, and less than $1,000 total (labor + materials). It’s designed for one-off odd jobs, not for someone who “just stays under $1,000 per client.” Repeated or systematic work — even under $1,000 each — falls outside the exemption. The CCB actively investigates operators using the “$1,000 loophole” to run an unlicensed business.

Myth #2: “You need 4 years of experience for a CCB license.” No — Oregon’s CCB doesn’t set a general experience requirement for most residential endorsements. What Oregon requires is a 16-hour pre-license course, the exam, and financial responsibility (bond and insurance). Experience matters for the commercial endorsements (CGC1 requires 8 years, CGC2 requires 4 years of documented key employee experience), but for the entry-level RGC, RSC, or RLC endorsements, no formal experience count is required. That’s a genuine feature of Oregon’s system — it’s rigorous, but it’s not gated on years of experience for residential.

Myth #3: “The CCB and BCD are the same thing.” Two different agencies. The CCB regulates general and residential contractors. The Building Codes Division (BCD), under the Department of Consumer and Business Services, licenses the trades — electricians, plumbers, HVAC technicians. A CCB license doesn’t authorize any BCD-regulated trade work, and vice versa.

The CCB endorsement system, explained

Oregon’s CCB doesn’t issue a single “contractor license” — it issues endorsements, each authorizing a specific type and scope of work. There are 18 endorsements total, but for handymen and small contractors, three residential endorsements cover almost all the ground. Let’s walk through them.

Residential General Contractor (RGC) — the broadest residential endorsement. An RGC can supervise, arrange for, or perform an unlimited number of unrelated building trades on any residential or small commercial structure. This is the go-to endorsement for handymen scaling into full remodeling work, home builders, and contractors coordinating multiple trades. Requirements: $25,000 bond, $500,000 GL insurance minimum per occurrence.

Residential Specialty Contractor (RSC) — for contractors focused on one or two unrelated trades (roofing, painting, HVAC, flooring, concrete, etc.). An RSC cannot manage multi-trade projects. Requirements: $20,000 bond, $300,000 GL insurance minimum.

Residential Limited Contractor (RLC) — designed for part-time or small-scale operators. Comes with two important caps: less than $40,000 in annual gross contract value and no more than $5,000 per single contract. Reduced training requirements. Requirements: $15,000 bond, $100,000 GL insurance minimum. This is often the entry-level endorsement for a handyman doing genuinely small residential work.

Residential Developer (RD) — for builders who develop and sell residential properties. $25,000 bond, $500,000 GL.

Residential Restricted Contractor (RRC) — restricted-scope credential. $15,000 bond, $100,000 GL.

Commercial endorsements (CGC1, CGC2, CSC1, CSC2, CD) — for nonresidential structures or larger commercial projects. Bond amounts range from $25,000 to $80,000, and GL insurance minimums run $500,000 to $2,000,000 aggregate. Commercial general endorsements also require documented key employee experience (4 years for CGC2, 8 years for CGC1).

Residential vs. commercial definitions. Oregon defines residential structures as single-family homes, apartments of 4 stories or fewer, condos, manufactured homes, and floating homes. “Small commercial” means nonresidential structures under 10,000 square feet and 20 feet tall, or total contract under $250,000. Everything else is “large commercial.”

Two important structural notes: you can hold one residential endorsement and one commercial endorsement on the same license (many contractors do), and picking the wrong endorsement is the most common early mistake because each endorsement ties to a defined scope and bond level. Get the endorsement right the first time.

How to get an Oregon CCB license, step by step

Here’s the full path, verified against the CCB’s licensing guide and the current fee schedule. If you want a printable state-by-state reference, our handyman license hub has one.

Step 1: Register your business

Register your entity — sole proprietor, LLC, or corporation — with the Oregon Secretary of State. Oregon LLC filing fee is $100 with a $100 annual renewal. If you form an LLC, decide on member-managed vs. manager-managed. Grab a free EIN from the IRS. Also register with the Oregon Department of Revenue for any applicable state taxes.

Step 2: Complete the 16-hour pre-license training (RMI)

Oregon requires 16 hours of Residential and Management Instruction (RMI) from a CCB-approved provider before you can sit the exam. This is mandatory and cannot be waived, though RLC applicants have a reduced training requirement — contact the CCB to confirm the current hours for your specific endorsement.

Course cost varies widely by provider — from about $20 to $500 — and typically includes the required NASCLA Contractors Guide to Business, Law, and Project Management (Oregon-specific edition, 2nd edition). Some Oregon community college Small Business Development Centers offer an alternative path: the 16 hours are split into units with closed-book tests after each unit, providing more structured attention.

After completing the training, you have 24 months to submit your license application before the training expires and you have to redo it.

Step 3: Pass the CCB exam

Register with PSI Exams (Oregon’s official exam vendor) at their Oregon CCB testing page or call the dedicated line at (855) 746-8170. The exam:

• 80 multiple-choice questions
• 3 hours to complete
• Open book — you can bring your NASCLA Contractors Guide textbook with margin notes
• 70% required to pass
• $60 per attempt

The open-book format is a genuine advantage. Contractors who study the NASCLA guide and take practice tests report high pass rates (some approved-provider courses claim 94% first-attempt pass rates).

Step 4: Get your bond and insurance

Post the surety bond for your chosen endorsement (see table above). Bond premium is typically 1–4% of face amount depending on credit — expect roughly $100 to $950/year for a $25,000 residential bond. Purchase general liability insurance meeting the CCB minimum for your endorsement.

If you have employees, you’ll also need workers’ compensation insurance. Sole proprietors with no employees can claim the WC exemption on their CCB application.

Step 5: Submit the CCB application

File the CCB application within 24 months of passing the exam, with:

• Your exam score
• Original bond and insurance certificates
• Business entity registration proof
• $400 application fee (effective July 1, 2025)
• Responsible Managing Individual (RMI) designation

Applications can be submitted online or by paper. Processing time: typically 3–4 weeks for online applications, 6–8 weeks for paper applications, though this varies with CCB workload.

Step 6: Receive your CCB license number

Once issued, your CCB license number must appear on all advertising, bids, contracts, business cards, and commercial vehicles — this is a strict requirement under Oregon law. Given HB 4089’s 2026 escalation of unauthorized number use to a Class C felony, using an accurate current number is now more important than ever.

Step 7: Renew every 2 years

The CCB license runs for 2 years and renews for another 2-year term at $400 per cycle. Residential contractors licensed less than 6 years must complete 16 hours of continuing education per renewal cycle (3 hours of which must cover CCB laws and regulations). Longer-tenured contractors have reduced CE requirements.

How much does an Oregon CCB license cost?

Let’s talk real numbers, because “how much does an Oregon contractor’s license cost” is a top search. For a Residential General Contractor (RGC), here’s the honest all-in math:

• 16-hour pre-license training: $20–$500 depending on provider
• NASCLA Contractors Guide textbook (if not included): $75–$150
• PSI exam: $60 per attempt (open book, 70% to pass)
• CCB application fee: $400 (2-year license)
• $25,000 surety bond premium: ~$100–$950/year depending on credit
• General liability insurance ($500K): ~$380–$1,380/year for a small handyman policy
• Business entity setup (LLC): $100 to Oregon Secretary of State + $100 annual renewal
• Workers’ comp (if employees): varies

All-in year one for a solo RGC applicant: roughly $800–$2,500, depending mostly on bond premium and insurance rates.

For an RLC (Residential Limited Contractor): lower training requirement, $15,000 bond (cheaper premium), $100,000 GL (cheaper policy). All-in $500–$1,500 in year one.

For commercial endorsements: significantly higher bond amounts and $1M–$2M insurance minimums push the total to $2,000–$5,000+ in year one.

Compared to states like Nevada or California (both $2,000–$5,000+ all-in), Oregon is middle-of-the-road — not cheap, but the endorsement system means you pay for what you need, not more.

What an Oregon handyman can and can’t legally do

This is the section that keeps you out of a courtroom, so read carefully.

Under the casual exemption (under $1,000, truly casual):

• One-off odd jobs for a friend or neighbor
• Small repairs where the total price is under $1,000 (labor + materials)
• Cannot be systematic, cannot be advertised, cannot be part of a business operation

With a CCB license (endorsement-specific):

• RGC: Full residential remodels, new construction, multi-trade projects, coordinating subs, decks, additions, kitchens, baths
• RSC: One or two specific residential trades (e.g., roofing only, or painting + drywall)
• RLC: Small-scale residential work under the $40K annual / $5K per-contract caps
• Commercial endorsements: Non-residential structures per the scope of your endorsement

What always requires a separate BCD trade license, regardless of size:

• Electrical work — requires a licensed electrician from the BCD Electrical Program. Even a single outlet swap technically requires the license.
• Plumbing — licensed plumber required.
• HVAC — separate HVAC contractor licensing under BCD.
• Lead-based paint work in pre-1978 housing — requires Lead-Based Paint Renovation (LBPR) certification through Oregon’s state program (Oregon is EPA-authorized).

Here’s the trap Oregon handymen fall into: doing “just a small electrical fix” or “just replacing a supply line” because it’s cheap. Oregon’s BCD trades are separately regulated from the CCB, and the trade carve-out overrides any dollar rule. The smart move whenever a job crosses into a licensed trade is to bring in or refer out to the right BCD-licensed pro.

Written contract requirements under ORS 701.305

Here’s a specific piece of Oregon law that catches contractors off guard, because it’s stricter than most states. Under ORS 701.305, contractors performing residential work must provide a written contract when the total contract price exceeds $2,000. That contract must include:

• Contractor’s name, business address, CCB license number, and phone
• Customer’s name and address of the job site
• Detailed description of work and materials
• Total contract price
• Payment schedule tied to progress milestones
• Start and completion dates
• Notice of Procedure (a specific state-required disclosure about the CCB dispute resolution process)
• Consumer Notification form (mandatory attachment for contracts over $2,000)

Why it matters: If you skip the written contract on a job that requires one, you forfeit the right to place a construction lien on the property. That’s a significant consumer-protection teeth: you can do $8,000 of work on a bathroom, get stiffed by the homeowner, and have no lien rights to recover. Written contracts on all residential jobs are the smart practice, even when technically optional — our handyman contract templates give you a starting point.

For jobs signed at the customer’s home, Oregon also gives the homeowner a 3-day right of cancellation under state door-to-door sales rules.

What happens if you work unlicensed in Oregon?

Since Oregon regulates contracting so strictly through the CCB, the consequences of working without a license are real and enforced actively. Under ORS 701.990 and 701.992:

• Civil penalties up to $5,000 per violation — CCB can assess this administratively
• Criminal penalties — unlicensed contracting is a crime under ORS 701.990
• Cease-and-desist orders and stop-work orders
• Contract unenforceability — unlicensed contractors generally cannot sue to collect payment for work that required a license
• Loss of lien rights — you can’t file a valid construction lien
• Since 2026, unauthorized use of another contractor’s CCB number is a Class C felony under HB 4089

Beyond direct penalties, the CCB is one of the most active enforcement agencies in the country. The board actively investigates complaints, runs sting operations, monitors online marketplaces (Craigslist, Facebook Marketplace, Nextdoor), and cross-checks vehicles at job sites. The CCB public license database shows complaint and enforcement history, and a suspended or unlicensed status ends most conversations with clients before they start.

The bottom line: at roughly $800–$2,500 all-in for a Residential General Contractor license, compliance is genuinely cheap compared to the downside. Given how actively the CCB enforces, being unlicensed in Oregon is a substantially bigger risk than in “no state license” states like Kansas or Ohio.

Do you need a business license in Oregon?

Separate from the CCB license, here’s the business picture, because “license” gets used loosely.

• No single statewide general business license. Oregon doesn’t require every business to hold a blanket state license — a genuine advantage compared to states like Nevada with its $200/year State Business License.
• Register your entity with the Oregon Secretary of State. LLC filing fee is $100 with a $100 annual renewal. Corporations and nonprofits have similar fees. Sole proprietors using a business name file a fictitious name registration.
• Some Oregon cities require local business licenses — Portland’s Revenue Division requires a business license and quarterly filings for most operations; Multnomah County has additional business income tax; other cities vary. Check with the city where you’ll operate.
• Oregon has no sales tax, so you don’t need a sales tax permit like most states.

Is Oregon good for LLCs? Reasonably so — the fees are on the lower end compared to states like California ($800/year franchise tax) or Massachusetts ($500/year annual report). And the no-sales-tax angle is a real bonus for handymen doing work with materials. For a solo handyman deciding between structures, an Oregon LLC costs about $200/year in state fees (formation + renewal) with strong liability protection.

Insurance and bonding in Oregon

Insurance and bonding are baked directly into the CCB license, so this isn’t optional background — it’s the core of getting licensed.

• Surety bond is mandatory for every CCB license, tiered by endorsement (see the earlier table). RGC bond is $25,000; commercial endorsements go up to $80,000.
• General liability insurance is mandatory, tiered by endorsement — $100,000 GL for RLC/RRC, $300,000 for RSC, $500,000 for RGC, $1M–$2M for commercial. Most working contractors carry higher limits than the minimum because larger clients and lenders expect it.
• Workers’ compensation is mandatory for any Oregon contractor with employees. Oregon workers’ comp is strict — misclassifying an employee as a 1099 contractor to avoid WC is a common enforcement target. Sole proprietors with no employees can claim WC exemption on the CCB application, but adding even one employee triggers the requirement immediately.
• CCB’s public database shows the workers’ comp status on every contractor profile. If you see “Workers’ Comp Exempt,” verify the contractor is truly solo.

The practical read: the statutory minimums keep you legal, but a solid GL policy plus proper WC coverage is what actually lands you jobs. Treat insurance as a sales tool, not just a compliance box — and in Oregon, “licensed, bonded, and insured” is exactly what customers search for.

How much do handymen make in Oregon?

Money time. “How much do contractors make per hour in Oregon” is a top search, and Oregon runs above the national average — driven by cost of living, particularly in Portland and Bend.

First, the employee wage — what a maintenance and repair worker earns on someone’s payroll. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics tracks this under Maintenance and Repair Workers, General (SOC 49-9071), the closest official match to handyman work. Here’s the comparison using the BLS OEWS May 2025 release.

Handyman / maintenance & repair worker wages (hourly)

Experience level	Oregon (2025 estimate)	National (May 2025)
Entry (10th percentile)	~$18.57/hr	~$17.00/hr
Median (50th percentile)	~$26.13/hr	~$23.84/hr
Top earner (90th percentile)	~$37.73/hr	~$37.11/hr

Second, and more important if you work for yourself: the billed rate. Self-employed handymen don’t earn the employee wage — they charge it and keep what’s left after expenses. Independent handymen nationally bill $50–$150 per hour in 2026 (HomeAdvisor’s range). In Oregon, particularly in Portland, solo handymen commonly bill $65–$120/hr, with established companies charging $95–$150/hr for skilled and permitted work. Bend and the coast run similarly on the higher end; Eastern Oregon and rural areas trend lower.

The lever that moves your income most isn’t location, it’s pricing and utilization. A handyman who quotes accurately, sets a minimum service charge (Oregon pros commonly set a $100–$200 minimum), and keeps the calendar full out-earns one who’s merely busy. Paying yourself the BLS median wage isn’t a business — it’s buying yourself a job. Real profit comes from pricing each job as labor plus materials plus overhead plus margin. If pricing is where you feel shaky, our handyman pricing guide and handyman salary guide break down how to set rates that pay a real wage plus profit.

How to verify an Oregon contractor’s license

Verification runs through the CCB’s public database, and it’s one of the most-used tools in the state — Oregon consumers actively check contractors before hiring.

• CCB License Lookup: Use the official CCB license search to verify status, endorsement, bond, insurance, and complaint/enforcement history. Search by CCB number or business name.
• BCD trade licenses (electricians, plumbers, HVAC): Verify through Oregon BCD’s eLicensing portal.

A few pro tips: search by the exact legal business name or CCB number; confirm the endorsement matches the work being done (an RLC can’t take a $10,000 job legally); check the complaint history — CCB shows mediation and disciplinary actions, and multiple complaints are a serious signal; verify the workers’ comp status separately. For handymen, being instantly verifiable is a genuine marketing asset. Oregon customers actively look up contractors before hiring, so putting your CCB number front and center on quotes, contracts, and your truck (which the law requires anyway) builds real trust.

What Oregon handymen actually say (from the forums)

You can read ORS Chapter 701 all day, but some of the most useful ground-level truth lives in community threads — the r/handyman subreddit, Oregon contractor Facebook groups, and Q&A sites where working pros compare notes. We went through the recurring themes and checked them against the actual rules. Here’s what real Oregon operators consistently say, verified:

• “The $1,000 exemption is real, but it’s not a business plan — Oregon enforces hard.” This is the single most repeated warning on Oregon handyman threads. The CCB actively investigates and pursues unlicensed operators, particularly on Craigslist, Nextdoor, and Facebook Marketplace.
  
• “Just get the RLC if you’re small — it’s the cheap way to be legal.” Common advice. The Residential Limited Contractor endorsement — with its reduced training, $15,000 bond, and $100,000 GL — is the accessible entry point for part-time handymen, and pros consistently point newcomers to it.
  
• “The CCB exam is open-book — study the NASCLA guide and you’ll pass.” Accurate. Oregon’s exam is genuinely doable with the required 16-hour study time, and multiple training providers report 90%+ pass rates.
  
• “Don’t touch electrical or plumbing without the BCD license — Oregon actually checks.” True. BCD trade enforcement is separate from CCB enforcement, and both agencies coordinate on unlicensed trade work.
  
• “You have to put your CCB number on everything — trucks, ads, contracts, business cards. HB 4089 made unauthorized use a felony.” True and increasingly emphasized. The 2026 escalation to Class C felony for unauthorized number use has heightened enforcement focus.
  
• “Written contract over $2,000 — no exceptions if you want lien rights.” Correct. ORS 701.305 mandates written contracts on residential jobs over $2,000, and skipping it forfeits your right to file a construction lien.
  
• “Portland’s cost of living is real — charge accordingly.” Pros consistently emphasize that Oregon’s above-national wages support higher billed rates, and the licensing barrier keeps the field thinner than in “easy license” states.

The bigger lesson across these threads isn’t any single fact — it’s that Oregon handymen who thrive treat the CCB license as an investment in market position, not just compliance. In a state where the CCB actively enforces and customers actively verify, being properly credentialed is exactly how you win the good jobs.

(Sourcing note: these reflect verified, recurring themes across public discussions including r/handyman Oregon threads, contractor Q&A forums, and Oregon-specific licensing discussions, cross-checked against CCB guidance and ORS Chapter 701 rather than quoted verbatim.)

The takeaway

Oregon is one of the strictest contractor-licensing states in the country, but the framework is genuinely clear once you understand the CCB endorsement system. The three things that actually matter: know that the $1,000 exemption is a safety valve for casual work, not a business plan (Oregon enforces hard, and the CCB is one of the most active regulatory agencies in the U.S.); pick the right endorsement for your scope (RGC for full residential, RSC for one or two trades, RLC for small part-time work); and never touch BCD trades — electrical, plumbing, HVAC — without the appropriate trade license. Nail those and you’re operating cleanly in a state where the licensing barrier is real but the credential is a legitimate market differentiator.

Once you’re legal, the game becomes running the business well — booking jobs, quoting accurately, and getting paid on time. That’s where Housecall Pro’s handyman software earns its keep: scheduling, estimates, invoicing, and payments in one place so you spend your day fixing things, not chasing paperwork. You can start a free trial of Housecall Pro whenever you’re ready to run the business side as sharply as you run the work. And if you’re comparing rules across states, our handyman license hub covers requirements nationwide.

This guide is for general informational purposes and reflects requirements as of 2026, including the changes from HB 2922 (effective January 1, 2024), the July 1, 2025 CCB fee increase to $400, and HB 4089’s 2026 elevation of unauthorized CCB number use to a Class C felony. CCB fees, bond amounts, and administrative rules continue to evolve — always verify current requirements with the Oregon Construction Contractors Board before you apply or sign a contract. It isn’t legal advice.