HVAC Marketing Georgia:
Dominate the Peach State Market.

Georgia requires all HVAC contractors to hold a Conditioned Air Contractor license from the Georgia Construction Industry Licensing Board. Class I (Restricted) is limited to systems not exceeding 175,000 BTU heating and 60,000 BTU (5 tons) cooling — suitable for residential work. Class II (Unrestricted) has no size limitations and can work on any commercial or industrial system. Georgia has required licensing since 1949. Our hvac web development services prominently displays your Conditioned Air Contractor license number and class as a conversion trust signal.

Class I requires a minimum of four years of documented experience including time as a lead residential installer, service technician (with EPA certification), and residential supervisor, plus a board-approved heat loss/gain and duct design course. Class II requires a minimum of five years of documented experience including at least one year of commercial experience. The exam is administered by PSI Exams: 120 questions in 2 parts, 7 hours total, with a minimum passing score of 70%. As of June 2025, all applications must be submitted through the GOALS portal — paper applications are no longer accepted.

Georgia's Conditioned Air Contractor license application requires applicants to submit three notarized professional references from licensed architects, professional engineers, city/county inspectors, or licensed Conditioned Air Contractors who have direct knowledge of their work experience. References must be mailed directly by the references to the Board — copies are not accepted. Additionally, a criminal background check and a secure and verifiable document & affidavit of citizenship are required.

Georgia Conditioned Air Contractor licenses must be renewed biennially by November 30 of odd-numbered years. The renewal fee is $75 per biennial cycle. All licensed HVAC contractors must complete 4 hours of continuing education annually — 8 hours per biennial cycle — from board-approved CE providers. Starting May 1, 2026, exam questions now include A2L refrigerants as the industry transitions from R-410A.

Georgia has reciprocity agreements with Louisiana, South Carolina, and Texas for Conditioned Air Contractor licenses. Applicants from these states may apply for reciprocity (reciprocal license fee: $40) with a letter of verification from the original state's licensing board. Understanding this competitive dynamic — and the multi-state expansion opportunities it creates for Georgia contractors — is part of our hvac marketing consultant approach to Georgia market strategy.

Georgia requires EPA Section 608 Type II or higher certification as part of the Conditioned Air Contractor license application. As of May 1, 2026, the Georgia exam now includes questions on A2L refrigerants (R-32, R-454B) as the industry transitions from R-410A under the federal HFC phasedown. Contractors should ensure all technicians are trained on A2L handling procedures.

As of June 2025, the Georgia Conditioned Air Contractor licensing process has moved entirely online through the GOALS (Georgia Online Application Licensing System) portal. Paper applications are no longer accepted. The public license lookup through the same system makes credential verification easier for homeowners — reinforcing the importance of an active, clean license profile in your digital marketing. Our hvac web development services links directly to your GOALS public license profile from your website.

In addition to the state Conditioned Air Contractor license, most Georgia cities and counties require a local business license or occupational tax certificate. Some municipalities require additional local contractor registration. Atlanta, Savannah, Augusta, Columbus, and virtually all Georgia counties have their own business licensing requirements. Contractors expanding into new Georgia markets should verify local business license requirements with each city or county government before starting work.