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What can a handyman do without a license in Utah?
Utah Code 58-55-305(1)(h) lets a person who is not a licensed contractor do alteration, repair, remodeling, addition or improvement work on a building when the contracted or agreed value is less than $7,000. The $7,000 includes both labor and materials and all changes or additions to the agreed work. (source: Utah State Legislature)
What counts toward the $7,000
- Labor and materials together, not labor alone.
- Every change order or added task on the same job.
- The value agreed with the customer, not just what has been paid so far.
(source: Utah State Legislature)
Limits inside the exemption
- Above $3,000, the person must file an insurance affirmation with DOPL. See jobs over $3,000.
- Some trades always need a licensed person, even under $7,000. See jobs that need a license.
This wording applies through December 31, 2026. The rule changes on January 1, 2027. See what changes in 2027.
In this guide: What can a handyman do without a license in Utah? · Handyman jobs over $3,000 in Utah: the insurance registration · Handyman jobs that still need a licensed contractor in Utah · Utah handyman rule changes on January 1, 2027 · Work that never needs a Utah contractor license · Doing the work yourself on your own Utah property · Minor plumbing during an appliance or fixture repair · How to check a Utah contractor license or handyman registration · Before you hire a handyman in Utah · FAQ · Sources
Sources
- Utah State Legislature: Utah Code 58-55-305, Exemptions from licensure (effective May 7, 2025; the Legislature lists it as renumbered January 1, 2027) (checked October 29, 2026)
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