What can a handyman do in Arapahoe County, CO?
Colorado requires state registration or licensing with no small-job dollar exemption.
Leads (multiple non-official sources, consistent): false - Colorado has no statewide general/residential/handyman contractor license; licensing is set by cities/counties. State licenses only electricians and plumbers (DORA). No official .gov page stating this was fetched this run.
"All Residential Wireman, Journeyman Electricians and Master Electricians with an Active Colorado license must complete at least 24 hours of Continuing Education (CE) during each 3 year license period."
Source: dpo.colorado.gov · leg.colorado.gov · checked November 2, 2026
What Arapahoe County adds
Arapahoe County: no county general business license. Unincorporated work requires an Arapahoe County Contractor License via Customer Access (citizenaccess.arapahoegov.com): Class D specialty $84 (no certification), Class C $180 (ICC/state/reciprocal), A/B $360; GL $1M/$2M. Inside cities (Aurora, Centennial, Littleton, Englewood, etc.) city rules apply.
Source: arapahoeco.gov · files.arapahoeco.gov · arapahoeco.gov · checked November 2, 2026
Local business license
None found on official sources
- Name: No county general business license (unincorporated: state sales tax license via CDOR; cities such as Aurora, Centennial, Littleton, Englewood, Greenwood Village issue their own)
- Office: N/A at county level
"No county general business license found; Public Works and Development handles licenses/permits 'primarily within the unincorporated areas of Arapahoe County' (contractor, ROW, land use)."
Source: arapahoeco.gov · checked November 2, 2026
Local contractor or handyman license
Required
- Name: Arapahoe County Contractor License (Building Division) - General A/B/C (ICC or state/reciprocal license), General D specialty (no exam docs needed), Mechanical, Roofing, etc.
- Trigger: All contractors performing work in unincorporated Arapahoe County (permit work per Res. 23-155), regardless of where based; fees $84 (Class D) to $360 (A/B); GL insurance $1M/$2M
"All contractors are required to be licensed in Arapahoe County to perform work in unincorporated Arapahoe County. ... Class "C" Building and Mechanical Systems Contractors $180 ... Class "D" Contractor (non Fire Alarm/Detection) $84"
Source: arapahoeco.gov · checked November 2, 2026
See the license and registration details for Arapahoe County
Jobs a handyman usually takes
Everyday jobs handymen take. In Colorado, read the rule above first, because paid work may need registration whatever the job size:
- Mounting TVs, shelves, mirrors and pictures
- Assembling furniture and flat-pack cabinets
- Patching drywall and interior painting
- Caulking, weatherstripping and sealing
- Repairing doors, locks, screens and windows
- Basic carpentry, trim and small repairs
- Pressure washing and gutter cleaning
Trade work in Colorado
Electrical: DORA/DPO State Electrical Board licenses Residential Wireman, Journeyman and Master Electricians (and electrical contractors - lead). Plumbing: State Plumbing Board (lead). HVAC/mechanical: no state license (lead) - local.
Source: dpo.colorado.gov · checked November 2, 2026
Nearby places
Rules change. This page shows what official sources said on the dates above. It is not legal advice, so confirm with the office named before you take the job.