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Licensing

The City of Altoona requires all contractors be licensed to conduct work in the City of Altoona. The licensing requirement applies to general contractors, HVAC contractors, plumbers, and electricians who conduct work in the City of Altoona. All contractors, regardless of trade, must first obtain a City of Altoona Business License. The Business License is issued by the Codes & Inspections Department and is renewed thereafter through Berkheimer & Associates. The application for a Business License may be found on our website.

Contractors License (Including Plumbers and Electricians)

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania requires all contractors conducting residential work to hold a Pennsylvania Home Improvement Contractor’s (PHIC) License. For contractors conducting only residential work, this is the only contractor license the City of Altoona will require. If contractors also conduct commercial work, a City of Altoona Contractor’s License is required. Contractors conducting both residential and commercial work must acquire both a State and a City license. A Certificate of Insurance showing liability and worker’s compensation insurance must also be provided.

• Contractor's License Application