Important Update! On January 8, 2024, Governor Murphy signed into law P.L. 2023, c. 237. This new law now requires Home Improvement Contractor Businesses and Home Elevation Contractor Businesses (“HICBs/HECBs”) (formerly “HICs/HECs”) to maintain workers’ compensation insurance, unless exempt under law, and to obtain a compliance bond, letter of credit, or other security (“additional security”), discussed below. HICBs/HECBs must also still maintain commercial general liability insurance as well, as was already required. Thus, effective immediately, in order to obtain, renew or reinstate a registration, all HICBs and HECBs must have: 1) workers’ compensation insurance, unless exempt; 2) an additional security; and 3) commercial general liability insurance in a minimum amount of $500,000 per occurrence for HICBs and $1,000,000 per occurrence for HECBs, as previously required by law. Existing registrations will expire on March 31, 2025. All MUST comply by March 31, 2025.
Renewal Registrations can be found HERE.
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The Metropolitan Builders & Contractors Association of NJ (Metro) is a local professional trade association affiliated with the New Jersey Builders Association (NJBA) and the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) to promote and protect all segments of the residential building industry and its customers in Essex, Morris, Union, Somerset, Warren, and Hunterdon counties. Its goal is to enhance its members’ ability to provide safe, affordable, quality housing to the citizens in New Jersey.
Mission Statement
Metro is a professional organization that shall serve to protect and advance the rights and interests of builders, remodelers and associates in all matters affecting the building and remodeling industries. Metro shall support the business interests of all of its member firms, support safe and affordable shelter, and foster the American dream of home ownership.
Vision Statement
Metro is the leading trade association for the construction industry. Metro inspires active membership through professional development and advocacy. We embrace free markets to promote cost-effective housing in NJ.
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