Links and Resources | Jackson County Builders Association

July 1, 2008 marks the beginning of statewide licensing for those involved with contractor work relative to detached one & two family residences, townhouses, multifamily buildings as well as light commercial buildings.
Anyone securing a building permit for any of the previously mentioned contractor work will be required to have a Georgia license to obtain that permit on and after July 1, 2008.
Building officials who knowingly issue a permit for work requiring a licensed builder to an unlicensed individual are liable for a fine of up to $500.
All contracts made on and after July 1, 2008, for work that requires a licensed builder that is performed by unlicensed individuals will have no legal standing. Consumers and unlicensed builders will be unprotected!
Specific information on licensing can be found on the Georgia Secretary of State's website at http://sos.georgia.gov/plb/contractors/default.htm.
To verify an individual's license, please seehttp://sos.georgia.gov/myverification/

Builder License Renewal Period Coming Soon:

At the Feb. 2 meeting of the Residential and General Licensing Board, the executive director announced her office is planning to send out license renewal notices in early March.

If licensees have provided and e-mail address to the board, they will receive a reminder. If there is no e-mail address, a postcard will be sent to the address on file at the secretary of state's office. However, the executive director cautioned that licenses must be renewed by the expiration date, regardless of whether notice is actually received from the licensing board.

The board has set fees for June 30 renewals as follows:

Renewal Fee - $100
Late Renewal Fee - $200 (July 1 to Dec. 31, 2010)

According to the board's Web site, renewals will be processed online. If you do not have access for online processing, you must contact the board office at 478-207-2440 to request a paper renewal form.

Check the Secretary of State's Web site

http://sos.georgia.gov/plb/contractors/default.htm. for more information.

Builder Licensing Info

Exam Prep Classes

The State Licensing Board for Residential and General Contractors determines the eligibility of candidates seeking license; candidates must first successfully apply for license and receive permission from the state to take the builder licensing exam.

Jud Johnson, Contractors' Seminars is holding exam prep classes in Atlanta. You can see schedule of classes and more information about the seminars and other study material by going to Contractors' Seminars website athttp://www.contractorsseminars.com/ or call 828-277-3999.

Erosion and Sediment Control Certification

Greater Atlanta HBA will be teaching classes. For information contact Amanda Meadows-Mathis, Education Manager, Tel: 770-938-9900 ext. 1469

Find Your Poling Place & Government Representatives

GA Secretary Of State

GA Secretary Of State - Residential Contractors Area

GA State Senators

GA House Directory By Name

House of Representatives

Official GA Site - Current Session Information, Including Pending Bills

Watch The GA Legislature Line Online (when in session)

Immigration Concerns

"Immigration Information For Builders" From NAHB

I9 Audit Information

I9 Employment Eligibility Verification Form

Immigration Reform by Hugh Morton

Ten Key Myths About The Border Security And Immigration Reform Agreement

Technical Assistance Hotline Link

Technical Assist Hotline call 888-NAHB-MEM (888-624-2636).

National Assoc of Home Builders (NAHB) Website Links

Please note that you must have a user name and password to access the member pages of the NAHB website. If you do not have a log in, you will need your JCBA member ID number, which is located on your membership certificate.

Member Discounts

NAHB members can take advantage of many money-saving discounts that benefit their businesses, employees, and family. Below is an overview of several key member benefits

Construction Safety and OSHA

Use the resources in this section to learn more about construction safety, from OSHA compliance and safety training to fall protection and hazard communication

Construction Codes and Standards

At NAHB, we work with members and legislators to develop and support cost-effective and affordable building codes, standards, regulations, and state and federal legislation in the construction area. In Construction, Codes and Standards, you’ll learn more about structural design, materials, energy conservation, fire safety, electrical, plumbing, heating, cooling, ventilation, indoor air quality, radon, accessibility, safety, acoustics, disaster mitigation, green building, and more

Education

Education and training can set the foundation for your success. That's why education is at the very core of NAHB.

Custom Builders
There’s no business like custom home building. We’ve developed a host of resources just for custom builders, including several articles to share with your customers.

Production Builders

NAHB's Single Family Production Builder Committee has

compliled this collection of resources to help Production Builders handle regulatory issues, improve profitability, and tackle issues specific to production building.

Small Volume Builders
If you build less than 25 units a year, you’re a Small Volume Builder. We’ve developed resources just for you on accounting, operations management and information technology.

All Builders Materials
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Land Development

As our population increases and available land becomes more scarce, land development becomes increasingly challenging. There are more government regulations and impact fees today than ever before, plus a host of local restrictions that make development difficult. Use the resources in this section to explore land development topics like Smart Growth, discover new techniques like FPSFs, or just browse related land development materials.

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