Developers License
Do I need a developer's license in Oregon to do a major rehab (or any rehab) on a residential property? 
Do I need a developer's license in Oregon to do a major rehab (or any rehab) on a residential property?
There is no such thing as a "Developer's License" in Oregon.
Is the property your own? and do you reside there?
Generally if you own it you can work on it as long as you pull the appropriate permits. You cannot pay anyone else to help you however that is unlicensed.
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It would be buy, fix & sell. I would not live there. All I would need to do is hire a licensed contractor?
you could do most of the work yourself. It would not be good however if an inspector showed up and there was some friend there stating he was doing the work for you and you are unlicensed
Generally your ok doing the work yourself though I would suggest hiring competent help for electric and plumbing, HVAC. You would still need to permit anything other than basic (low dollar) repairs, painting, and carpeting.
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Well you know good old Oregon - more regulations than probably most any other state...
There is actually a developer's license in Oregon. It is required for any situation where you
1. "engage in the business of arranging for construction work and performing other activities associated with the improvement of real property, with the intent to sell the property,"
2. "Act in association with one or more licensed general contractors where the general contractor(s) have the responsibility for overseeing all phases of the construction activities on the property."
3. "You do not perform any construction work on the property."
For an owner-occupied residence or a rental you do not need any license to hire a contractor to do work for you.
(per my attorney)
The developer's license is actually one form of a contractor's license. You do not have to take the test, but you have to apply & pay all of the fees.
Check out the website for the state contractor's board at www.ccb.state.or.us
But I also have the information my attorney sent to me. I will happy to send you a copy if you wish. Just send me a private message.
P.S. The penalty if caught, can result in civil penalties of up to $5000 per offense.
Regarding the electrical & plumbing -
again Oregon is full of regulations
(just ask my husband - he is an electrician - he won't do work for my rehabs because he is not allowed to pull the permits for another year & could lose his license)
It is illegal in Oregon for you to do your own electrical or plumbing in a house that is not owner occupied or intended to be a rental.
Just remember - everything in Oregon is set up for the protection of the consumer, not the business owners. If you were ever sued for anything, there is a 99% chance they would win.
For rehabbing property you would be OK if you follow the above information. IF you buy it and are on title you can pull a permit on it.
BUt as mentioned befor you cannot hire help that is unlicensed to do the work without their being covered by workmens' comp etc.
Here is the actual website for the state construction contractors board. http://www.ccb.state.or.us/
This category is for developers who
arrange for the construction of
structures that they intend to sell on
property that they own or have an
interest in.
$15,000
bond
$500,000
insurance
$295 for
2 years
$590 for
4 years
Instructions page 7
Basically not applicable to rehab and not sought for as a general contractors all structures gives more latitude etc.
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