The Handyman Exemptions as per NRS 624.031 include the following:
- Work performed exclusively by authorized representatives of government entities (United States Government, State of Nevada, incorporated cities, counties, etc.).
- Entities recognized as exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, facilitating property repair or maintenance in partnership with the government.
- Officers of the court acting within their official capacity.
- Work performed by public utilities operating under the regulations of the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada for construction, maintenance, and development work incidental to their business.
- Owners of property building or improving a residential structure for personal occupancy (not intended for sale or lease), with specific conditions and exemption application requirements.
- Work to repair or maintain property valued at less than $1,000, including labor and materials, unless certain conditions apply (e.g., building permit required, type of work, contractor’s license).
- Sale or installation of finished products or materials that do not become a permanent fixed part of a structure.
- Construction, alteration, improvement, or repair of personal property.
- Construction, alteration, improvement, or repair financed by the Federal Government within federal sites or reservations.
- Owners of agricultural or farming properties building or improving structures for their own use or occupancy (not intended for sale or lease).
- Construction oversight services provided by qualified individuals to long-term recovery groups in emergency or disaster situations.
These exemptions define situations where a contractor’s license may not be required under specific circumstances and conditions outlined in the law.
