What are the contractor bond requirements for General Building Contractor in Pennsylvania?

Pennsylvania requires licensed General Building Contractors to maintain an active contractor surety bond ($15,000 – $50,000) and General Liability insurance prior to pulling building permits.

📜 B2B Contractor Compliance Pennsylvania Licensing Board

Pennsylvania General Building Contractor License & Bond Rules

Master guide to mandatory contractor license surety bonds, General Liability COI minimums, and permit pull authorization across Pennsylvania.

Mandatory Bond Threshold $15,000 – $50,000

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Pennsylvania County Contractor Registration Thresholds

Philadelphia County

City of Philadelphia Dept of Licenses and Inspections (L&I)

Bond Required: $15,000

COI Liability: $1.0M

Allegheny County (Pittsburgh)

City of Pittsburgh Department of Permits, Licenses, and Inspections

Bond Required: $15,000

COI Liability: $1.0M