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How to get a roofing license in Ohio
Who licenses roofing in OH
No OCILB roofing license — residential roofing is regulated locally
License levels
| Credential | Typical requirement |
|---|---|
| (No state trade license) | Ohio's OCILB does not license roofing; many municipalities require local registration for home-improvement work |
Fees
Local registration fees where applicable (often modest)
Renewal
Varies by municipality
What OH roofing pros earn
Ohio roofers typically earn in the $23–$30/hr range (recent BLS data)
The path, in one paragraph
Ohio roofing runs on local registration + insurance rather than a state trade exam: crew → lead → contractor, with a home-improvement or roofing registration in the cities you serve.
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