| New Contractor Registration Requirements Effective July 1, 2009 |
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In accordance with the Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act (Pennsylvania's Act 132 of 2008), all contractors who perform at least $5,000 worth of home improvements per year must register with the Attorney General's Office. The Township's contractor registration card will not satisfy the Attorney General's requirements.
Effective July 1, 2009, Easttown Township will not accept any building
permit application unless it is accompanied by proof that the Contractor(s)
is/are registered with the Attorney General's Office. In
addition, the Township will not accept any building permit application
unless it is accompanied by proof that the Contractor(s) is/are covered by
Worker's Compensation insurance, or an affidavit stating that the
Contractor(s) is/are exempt from Worker's Compensation insurance. Click below for a link to the Attorney General's website: http://www.attorneygeneral.gov/hic.aspx *If you are a commercial contractor doing work on a commercial project in the Township, please register with the Township by submitting the "Contractor Registration" form along with proof of General Liability, Worker's Compensation insurance and a $50.00 check payable to Easttown Township. |