Contractor License

According to City Ordinance, no person, firm or corporation shall construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move or demolish a building or structure within the City of Tahlequah for which a permit is required, unless a City of Tahlequah building contractor's license has been issued. 

Upon proof of a certificate of insurance from the appropriate insurer that the building contractor has general liability insurance in the amount of $50,000 or more and that the contractor has workers' compensation insurance or a workers' compensation exemption verification document, a building contractor desiring to do such work shall secure from the City Clerk a nontransferable license which shall run until June 30 next succeeding its issuance, unless sooner revoke. 

The fee for a building contractor's license shall be $300 initially with a renewal fee of $50 annually for the period July 1 to June 30.

Download Contractor License Application

For more information, please contact the building inspector.  




  1. Richard Coffron

    Building Inspector

  2. Ray Hammons

    Compliance Coordinator

  3. Ashtin Hummingbird

    Finance Support Assistant