MS SB2838

Repeals Chapter 502, Laws of 2022, which mandated county and municipal permitting requirements and annual state licensing for residential builders, remodelers, construction managers, and solar contractors.

Prohibits counties and municipalities from preventing homeowners from applying for or obtaining permits for construction or improvement projects on their primary residence (defined as property with homestead exemption).

Narrows contractor licensing requirements to only residential builders and remodelers who perform work above specified dollar thresholds ($50,000 for new construction; $10,000 for improvements), removing requirements for construction managers, solar contractors, and certain subcontractors.

Increases the threshold for exempting owner-builders from licensing from one to two single residences constructed within one year, with a rebuttable presumption of intent to sell or profit if exceeding this limit.

Changes licensing provisions to allow active or inactive licensee status and removes specific contractor tax identification and license number requirements that were previously mandated on permits.