What's Being Discussed

The Contractors License Board Applications Committee will meet on September 16, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. to review applications from individuals and companies seeking contractor licenses in Hawaii. The meeting will be held both in person at the King Kalākaua Building in Honolulu and virtually via Zoom.

The committee will consider applications across a wide range of contractor license types, including:

• General engineering and general building licenses
• Plumbing, electrical, and HVAC (ventilating and air conditioning)
• Roofing, masonry, painting, and carpentry
• Solar power systems, fire alarm systems, and asbestos work
• Tree trimming, swimming pools, and other specialty trades

The agenda includes 40 new applications and a number of deferred applications from August 2026, some of which were previously recommended for denial and are being reconsidered.

Decisions Expected

• The committee will review each application and make recommendations to the full Contractors License Board on whether to approve, deny, or defer each one.
• Some applicants are seeking additional license classifications or reactivation of previously held licenses.

Who Should Pay Attention

• Contractors and businesses who have applied for a new or additional Hawaii contractor license
• Applicants with deferred or previously denied applications from earlier in 2026
• Members of the public interested in contractor licensing standards in Hawaii

Public testimony is welcome. Written testimony can be emailed to contractor@dcca.hawaii.gov at least 24 hours before the meeting. Live oral testimony is available via Zoom, with each speaker limited to five minutes per agenda item.