Dwelling Contractor Qualifier

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ ​​​The Electronic Safety and Licensing ​Application (eSLA) is now live for Dwelling Contractor Qualifier. Public Lookup is also live for this credential. Visit the Customer Information​ page for​ instructions on first-time login, and to view the full list of program areas in eSLA. ​​​​​

                                Go to esla.wi.gov​​​​​ ​​to get started​.​​

Per Wis. Admin. Code § SPS 305.31, no person may obtain a building permit for a one- and two-family dwelling unless the person complies with all of the following, except as provided under Wis. Stats. § 101.654(1)(b) and (1)(c)(2):

• Holds a Dwelling Contractor certification or a Dwelling Contractor Restricted certification issued by the Department;
• Holds or engages, as an employee, a person who holds a certification issued by the Department as a Dwelling Contractor Qualifier.

Pre-Credential Education

A person applying for a Dwelling Contractor Qualifier certification shall have completed at least 12 hours in an approved initial qualifier course in dwelling construction within one year prior to the date of application. 

Please see the list of Approved Dwelling Contractor Qualifier Initial​​ Qualifier Courses​​.​

Application for Licensure

Reinstate a Dwelling Contractor Qualifier Certification that has been Expired more than 2 Years

1. Complete initial qualifier course in dwelling construction within one year prior to the date of application.
2. Submit an application, supporting documentation and fee:
• Application for Dwelling Contractor Qualifier Certification (Form #3097)
• $70.00 total fee ($15.00 application fee, $30.00 credential fee, and $25.00 late renewal fee)

Renewal Information

Requirements

• Fee (See Renewal Dates and Fees)
• 12 Hours of department approved Continuing Education

• To view your current CE hours completed see the eSLA Public Lookup page, enter your credential number, and click on your name. 
• As of November 1, 2022, Wis. Stat. § 101.654(1m)(b)1 at least 4 of the 12 hours of required CE must focus on construction laws and codes and contracts, liability, and risk management. 
• To attest that the completed CE included at least 4 hours of focus on the above topics, complete and submit DCQCEAttestationForm.pdf​ with your renewal.
  
• To view approved 4-hour CE courses focusing solely on the above topics, please see the DCQ4HrCourseList.pdf
  
• To view approved courses for CE see the Trades Continuing Education Course Provider List.

Renewal Method

• Online Log In: Renew a Credential Online via eSLA
  
• Mail Renewal Reminder/Application/Attestation to: 

Department of Safety and Professional Services

Trades Credentialing Unit

PO Box 78780

Milwaukee, WI  53293-0780​

If you have questions regarding your renewal, please email DSPSCredTrades@wisconsin.gov.

When mailing your renewal, please allow up to 21 calendar days [per Wis. Admin. Code SPS § 305.04 (1)] from the date your payment is processed to receive an update regarding your renewal.
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Getting Certified to Work with Lead Based Paint​

Training and certification are required for professionals who offer or conduct regulated lead-based paint activities in pre-1978 housing and child-occupied facilities. These activities include:

• Abatement of Lead Hazards
• Lead Testing, Inspection, and Risk Assessment
• Most paint-disturbing renovation work (for example, replacing windows, scraping paint prior to re-painting)
• Post renovation and post-abatement clearance (including dust wipe sampling to measure lead dust left behind)

By getting certified and working safely, you protect your own and others' health, and show professional responsibility. For more information about certification, visit the Wisconsin Department of Health Services​ website.​​​​