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Oregon HVAC license renewal & CE

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Renewal rules by license

CCB Contractor (HVAC work)

RenewalEvery 2 years. Renew online; CCB mails a form about eight weeks before expiration. Residential CE: 3 hrs CCB law + 5 or 13 other approved hours (depending on years licensed). Commercial Level 2 needs 32 key-employee hours; Level 1 scales by key-employee count.Source: oregon.gov · as of
CE hours & topics8 hours per 2 years
  • CCB laws/regulations/business practices (3 hrs)
  • Other approved courses
Residential: 3 LRB + 5 hrs (≥6 years licensed) or 13 hrs (<6 years). Dual commercial+residential follows commercial CE rules. Max 3 CCB-class hours count.
Source: oregon.gov · as of · 8 = typical minimum for long-tenured residential (3+5); newer residential needs 16.
Fees
  • Oregon contractor exam (PSI): $60
  • CCB initial application (2-year license): $400
  • CCB renewal (every 2 years): $400
Source: oregon.gov · as of · Initial fee $400 beginning 7/1/2025. Bond amounts vary by endorsement (e.g. residential specialty $20,000).

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    Renewal?

    $400 every two years.

    CE?

    Residential: 3 hrs CCB law + 5 or 13 other hours depending on how long you’ve been licensed.

    Not licensed yet? See How to get an HVAC license in Oregon.

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