Oregon HVAC License Renewal: Deadlines, Fees and CE

Oregon has 4 HVAC license classes. Most renew every 2 years. Renewal fees are about $75 to $400, depending on the class. Fees change, so check the official site for the exact amount. Continuing education ranges from 16 to 32 hours. The details for each class are below.

Full rule details

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HVAC contractor via CCB Commercial Specialty Contractor Level 1 (CSC1)

CSC1-HVAC · State license · Oregon Construction Contractors Board (CCB)

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Renew on the official site (503) 378-4621

Renewal cycle: Every 2 years
Continuing education: Required, but the hours are not published. Check with the board
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Commercial: CE at every 2-year renewal by key employees (owners, managers, supervisors): Level 2 = 32 hours; Level 1 = 16/32/48/64/80 hours for 1/2/3/4/5+ key employees (lowest count during cycle). Courses at least 1 hour; CCB does not pre-approve; random audits of prior cycle (keep records 24 months).
Deadline rule: Every 2 years on the license's own expiration date (printed on the license; no fixed calendar date). Renewal opens in the CCB online portal up to 8 weeks before expiration. Renewal fee is $400 (in effect for renewals submitted on or after July 1, 2024).

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Grace period: No grace period: contractor work is prohibited during any lapse (OAR 812-003-0300).

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee: About $400
Late fee: Show the details (amounts are approximate)
CCB rules set no separate late fee. A lapsed license is treated as unlicensed from the lapse date; when the missing items are received the license can be backdated and renewed (OAR 812-003-0300).
Reinstatement: Show the details (amounts are approximate)
Lapse ends when CCB receives the missing items (renewal fee, bond, insurance, CE); license is backdated and valid again. If lapsed 24 months or more, a new license number is required and (per CCB) the contractor must reapply, redo pre-license training and pass the exam.

Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

Why approximate?

Boards change fees often and some charge extra processing fees. We show a recent amount so you can plan.

Bond: Required: $55,000. Verify the amount with the board.
Insurance: General liability $1,000,000 aggregate. Workers' compensation required if the business has employees (commercial contractors must carry it); carrier name/policy number reported at renewal. Bond must be continuous; insurance certificate must name CCB as certificate holder (PO Box 14140, Salem OR 97309) and include products/completed operations; any lapse in bond/insurance suspends the license.
Reciprocity: CCB license pages describe no reciprocity. Out-of-state contractors complete CCB pre-license training and pass the CCB test before licensing.

Notes

See RSC-HVAC note. CE depends on number of key employees (16-80).

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HVAC contractor via CCB Commercial Specialty Contractor Level 2 (CSC2)

CSC2-HVAC · State license · Oregon Construction Contractors Board (CCB)

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Renew on the official site (503) 378-4621

Renewal cycle: Every 2 years
Continuing education: 32 hours
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Commercial: CE at every 2-year renewal by key employees (owners, managers, supervisors): Level 2 = 32 hours; Level 1 = 16/32/48/64/80 hours for 1/2/3/4/5+ key employees (lowest count during cycle). Courses at least 1 hour; CCB does not pre-approve; random audits of prior cycle (keep records 24 months).
Deadline rule: Every 2 years on the license's own expiration date (printed on the license; no fixed calendar date). Renewal opens in the CCB online portal up to 8 weeks before expiration. Renewal fee is $400 (in effect for renewals submitted on or after July 1, 2024).

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Grace period: No grace period: contractor work is prohibited during any lapse (OAR 812-003-0300).

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee: About $400
Late fee: Show the details (amounts are approximate)
CCB rules set no separate late fee. A lapsed license is treated as unlicensed from the lapse date; when the missing items are received the license can be backdated and renewed (OAR 812-003-0300).
Reinstatement: Show the details (amounts are approximate)
Lapse ends when CCB receives the missing items (renewal fee, bond, insurance, CE); license is backdated and valid again. If lapsed 24 months or more, a new license number is required and (per CCB) the contractor must reapply, redo pre-license training and pass the exam.

Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

Why approximate?

Boards change fees often and some charge extra processing fees. We show a recent amount so you can plan.

Bond: Required: $25,000. Verify the amount with the board.
Insurance: General liability $500,000 per occurrence. Workers' compensation required if the business has employees (commercial contractors must carry it); carrier name/policy number reported at renewal. Bond must be continuous; insurance certificate must name CCB as certificate holder (PO Box 14140, Salem OR 97309) and include products/completed operations; any lapse in bond/insurance suspends the license.
Reciprocity: CCB license pages describe no reciprocity. Out-of-state contractors complete CCB pre-license training and pass the CCB test before licensing.

Notes

See RSC-HVAC note on lack of separate state HVAC license.

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HVAC contractor via CCB Residential Specialty Contractor (RSC)

RSC-HVAC · State license · Oregon Construction Contractors Board (CCB)

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Renew on the official site (503) 378-4621

Renewal cycle: Every 2 years
Continuing education: 16 hours
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Residential: every 2-year period, 3 hours of CCB laws/regulations/business practices (LRB) plus 5 other approved hours if licensed 6+ years or 13 hours if licensed less than 6 years (8 or 16 total). CE proof must be on file before renewal (email certificates to [email protected]). Exempt: licensees whose owner/officer/employee holds an Oregon electrician or plumber license, architects, engineers, developers, etc.
Deadline rule: Every 2 years on the license's own expiration date (printed on the license; no fixed calendar date). Renewal opens in the CCB online portal up to 8 weeks before expiration. Renewal fee is $400 (in effect for renewals submitted on or after July 1, 2024).

Show fees, grace period, bond and insurance

Grace period: No grace period: contractor work is prohibited during any lapse (OAR 812-003-0300).

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee: About $400
Late fee: Show the details (amounts are approximate)
CCB rules set no separate late fee. A lapsed license is treated as unlicensed from the lapse date; when the missing items are received the license can be backdated and renewed (OAR 812-003-0300).
Reinstatement: Show the details (amounts are approximate)
Lapse ends when CCB receives the missing items (renewal fee, bond, insurance, CE); license is backdated and valid again. If lapsed 24 months or more, a new license number is required and (per CCB) the contractor must reapply, redo pre-license training and pass the exam.

Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

Why approximate?

Boards change fees often and some charge extra processing fees. We show a recent amount so you can plan.

Bond: Required: $20,000. Verify the amount with the board.
Insurance: General liability $300,000 per occurrence. Workers' compensation required if the business has employees (commercial contractors must carry it); carrier name/policy number reported at renewal. Bond must be continuous; insurance certificate must name CCB as certificate holder (PO Box 14140, Salem OR 97309) and include products/completed operations; any lapse in bond/insurance suspends the license.
Reciprocity: CCB license pages describe no reciprocity. Out-of-state contractors complete CCB pre-license training and pass the CCB test before licensing.

Notes

Oregon has no separate state HVAC contractor license: the contracting business needs a CCB license (RSC for residential or small commercial work; CSC for commercial). Mechanical permits are issued by the local building department. Individual BCD Limited Energy Technician licenses may apply to controls and low-voltage work. CE hours shown are the maximum (16 if licensed under 6 years; 8 if licensed 6 or more years).

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Limited Maintenance Specialty Contractor HVAC/R (LHR)

LHR · State license · Oregon Building Codes Division (BCD), DCBS

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Renew on the official site (503) 373-1268

Renewal cycle: Every 3 years
Continuing education: Not required
Deadline rule: Renews every 3 years on July 1. A renewal notice is mailed about 6 weeks before expiration; online renewal opens 45 days before the expiration date printed on the license.

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Grace period: None: license becomes 'expired-renewable' after expiration and work under it is not allowed.

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee: About $75
Late fee: OAR 918-030-0230 sets no separate late fee; the regular renewal fee applies when renewing an expired license within one year.
Reinstatement: Show the details (amounts are approximate)
Within one year after expiration: reapply and pay renewal fee (and any outstanding CE). After more than one year: must apply anew including examination where applicable (OAR 918-030-0230). Email [email protected] for expired-license instructions.

Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

Why approximate?

Boards change fees often and some charge extra processing fees. We show a recent amount so you can plan.

Bond: Required, but the amount is not published. Check with the board
Insurance: Bond and insurance as required by the CCB for the underlying CCB license. Requires an active CCB license, SOS-registered business name, and an employee list plus full-time signing supervisor.
Reciprocity: Not published, check with the board

Notes

Optional BCD contractor license: authorizes maintenance, service, repair or replacement of commercial and industrial equipment that uses fuel or energy for heat, power, refrigeration or air conditioning; not new installation. Fee is $25 per year ($75 for the three-year term) under ORS 479.840. Combination BCD contractor licenses exist (for example PBH, plumbing plus LHR).

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The hours, required topics, approved providers and reporting rules for each license are on the Oregon HVAC continuing education page.

How to renew

1Check your HVAC contractor via CCB Commercial Specialty Contractor Level 1 (CSC1) deadline: Every 2 years on the license's own expiration date (printed on the license; no fixed calendar date). Renewal opens in the CCB online portal up to 8 weeks before expiration. Renewal fee is $400 (in effect for renewals submitted on or after July 1, 2024).
2Confirm your bond and insurance meet the board requirements and are not expiring.
3Renew online at https://portal.ccb.state.or.us/
4Pay the renewal fee on the official site. Expect about $400, but fees change.
5If you miss the deadline: CCB rules set no separate late fee. A lapsed license is treated as unlicensed from the lapse date; when the missing items are received the license can be backdated and renewed (OAR 812-003-0300).
6Check your HVAC contractor via CCB Commercial Specialty Contractor Level 2 (CSC2) deadline: Every 2 years on the license's own expiration date (printed on the license; no fixed calendar date). Renewal opens in the CCB online portal up to 8 weeks before expiration. Renewal fee is $400 (in effect for renewals submitted on or after July 1, 2024).
7Complete 32 continuing education hours before renewing. Commercial: CE at every 2-year renewal by key employees (owners, managers, supervisors): Level 2 = 32 hours; Level 1 = 16/32/48/64/80 hours for 1/2/3/4/5+ key employees (lowest count during cycle). Courses at least 1 hour; CCB does not pre-approve; random audits of prior cycle (keep records 24 months).
8Check your HVAC contractor via CCB Residential Specialty Contractor (RSC) deadline: Every 2 years on the license's own expiration date (printed on the license; no fixed calendar date). Renewal opens in the CCB online portal up to 8 weeks before expiration. Renewal fee is $400 (in effect for renewals submitted on or after July 1, 2024).
9Complete 16 continuing education hours before renewing. Residential: every 2-year period, 3 hours of CCB laws/regulations/business practices (LRB) plus 5 other approved hours if licensed 6+ years or 13 hours if licensed less than 6 years (8 or 16 total). CE proof must be on file before renewal (email certificates to [email protected]). Exempt: licensees whose owner/officer/employee holds an Oregon electrician or plumber license, architects, engineers, developers, etc.
10Check your Limited Maintenance Specialty Contractor HVAC/R (LHR) deadline: Renews every 3 years on July 1. A renewal notice is mailed about 6 weeks before expiration; online renewal opens 45 days before the expiration date printed on the license.
11Renew online at https://ordcbs.mylicense.com/eGov
12Pay the renewal fee on the official site. Expect about $75, but fees change.
13If you miss the deadline: OAR 918-030-0230 sets no separate late fee; the regular renewal fee applies when renewing an expired license within one year.

Oregon HVAC renewal questions

Answers come from the records above. Informational: verify with the issuing board.

When does an Oregon HVAC license expire?

HVAC contractor via CCB Commercial Specialty Contractor Level 1 (CSC1): renews every 2 years. Every 2 years on the license's own expiration date (printed on the license; no fixed calendar date). Renewal opens in the CCB online portal up to 8 weeks before expiration. Renewal fee is $400 (in effect for renewals submitted on or after July 1, 2024). HVAC contractor via CCB Commercial Specialty Contractor Level 2 (CSC2): renews every 2 years. Every 2 years on the license's own expiration date (printed on the license; no fixed calendar date). Renewal opens in the CCB online portal up to 8 weeks before expiration. Renewal fee is $400 (in effect for renewals submitted on or after July 1, 2024). HVAC contractor via CCB Residential Specialty Contractor (RSC): renews every 2 years. Every 2 years on the license's own expiration date (printed on the license; no fixed calendar date). Renewal opens in the CCB online portal up to 8 weeks before expiration. Renewal fee is $400 (in effect for renewals submitted on or after July 1, 2024). Check with Oregon Construction Contractors Board (CCB) before you rely on it.

How many CE hours does an Oregon HVAC license need?

HVAC contractor via CCB Commercial Specialty Contractor Level 1 (CSC1): CE is required, but the hours are not published. HVAC contractor via CCB Commercial Specialty Contractor Level 2 (CSC2): 32 hours per renewal. HVAC contractor via CCB Residential Specialty Contractor (RSC): 16 hours per renewal. Check with Oregon Construction Contractors Board (CCB) before you rely on it.

Is there a grace period for an Oregon HVAC license?

No grace period: contractor work is prohibited during any lapse (OAR 812-003-0300). Check with Oregon Construction Contractors Board (CCB) before you rely on it.

How much does it cost to renew an Oregon HVAC license?

HVAC contractor via CCB Commercial Specialty Contractor Level 1 (CSC1): About $400. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

What happens if an Oregon HVAC license expires?

CCB rules set no separate late fee. A lapsed license is treated as unlicensed from the lapse date; when the missing items are received the license can be backdated and renewed (OAR 812-003-0300). Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

Does Oregon accept HVAC licenses from other states?

CCB license pages describe no reciprocity. Out-of-state contractors complete CCB pre-license training and pass the CCB test before licensing. Check with Oregon Construction Contractors Board (CCB) before you rely on it.

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Informational only. Check it with the issuing board. Licensing rules, deadlines and CE requirements change, fee amounts are approximate, and this page can be out of date. It is not legal advice, and we are not affiliated with any state board. Read the disclaimer.

This information is here to help you plan, not to replace the board. Fee amounts are approximate and may be out of date. Deadlines and continuing education rules change too, sometimes without much notice. Always confirm with your licensing board and its official site before you rely on a date or an amount. This is not legal advice.

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