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The cheapest state to get a hvac technician license is Idaho at $40. The most expensive is California at $400. The national average is $140.
Lowest
$40
Idaho
Average
$140
across 38 states
Median
$125
20 states at or below
Range
$360
spread across states
| # | State | Renewal Fee | Initial Fees | Renewal Cycle |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Idaho | $40 | $125 | 1 year |
| #2 | Kentucky | $50 | $160 | 1 year |
| #2 | North Dakota | $50 | $125 | 1 year |
| #2 | West Virginia | $50 | $125 | 1 year (annual renewal) |
| #5 | Utah | $59 | $215 | 2 years |
| #6 | New Hampshire | $60 | $135 | 2 years |
| #7 | Wisconsin | $62 | $137 | 2 years |
| #8 | Iowa | $75 | $155 | 2 years |
| #8 | Massachusetts | $75 | $175 | 1 year |
| #8 | Michigan | $75 | $175 | 3 years |
| #8 | Montana | $75 | $150 | 1 year |
| #8 | Oklahoma | $75 | $190 | 1 year |
| #13 | Minnesota | $80 | $155 | 2 years (bond filing is valid for two years) |
| #14 | Arkansas | $100 | $175 | 1 year |
| #14 | Georgia | $100 | $190 | 2 years (biennial, due by November 30 of odd-numbered years) |
| #14 | Mississippi | $100 | $215 | Annual (1 year) |
| #17 | Delaware | $114 | $213 | 2 years |
| #18 | Texas | $115 | $210 | 1 year |
| #19 | North Carolina | $125 | $235 | 1 year |
| #19 | Rhode Island | $125 | $240 | 1 year |
| #21 | New Jersey | $150 | $355 | 2 years (biennial); licenses expire June 30th of every even-numbered year |
| #21 | New Mexico | $150 | $235 | 2 years |
| #21 | Ohio | $150 | $275 | 2 years |
| #21 | South Carolina | $150 | $265 | 2 years |
| #21 | Tennessee | $150 | $360 | 2 years |
| #21 | Virginia | $150 | $285 | 2 years |
| #27 | Connecticut | $160 | $290 | Annual (expires August 31st each year) |
| #28 | District of Columbia | $175 | $325 | 2 years |
| #28 | Oregon | $175 | $300 | 2 years |
| #28 | Washington | $175 | $285 | 2 years |
| #31 | Louisiana | $200 | $340 | 1 year |
| #31 | Maryland | $200 | $325 | 2 years |
| #33 | Florida | $209 | $384 | 2 years (biennial, due August 31) |
| #34 | Alaska | $225 | $350 | 2 years (biennial, expires September 30 of even-numbered years) |
| #35 | Arizona | $300 | $440 | 2 years |
| #35 | Hawaii | $300 | $425 | 2 years |
| #35 | Nevada | $300 | $475 | 2 years |
| #38 | California | $400 | $630 | 2 years |
| — | Alabama | Varies — see details | — | 1 year (expires December 31 annually) |
| — | Colorado | Varies — see details | — | Varies by jurisdiction |
| — | Illinois | Varies — see details | — | Varies by jurisdiction |
| — | Indiana | Varies — see details | — | Varies by jurisdiction |
| — | Kansas | Varies — see details | — | Varies by jurisdiction |
| — | Maine | $Same as initial license fee per type (see fees section) | $41–$221 depending on license type (license fee + $21 background check) | Two years based on first licensure date for all individual licenses. Temporary Permit is a one-year term; does not renew; one permit per three years. |
| — | Missouri | Varies — see details | — | Varies by jurisdiction |
| — | Nebraska | Varies — see details | — | Varies by jurisdiction |
| — | New York | Varies — see details | — | Varies by jurisdiction |
| — | Pennsylvania | Varies — see details | — | Varies by jurisdiction |
| — | South Dakota | Varies — see details | — | Varies by jurisdiction |
| — | Vermont | Varies — see details | — | Varies by jurisdiction |
| — | Wyoming | Varies — see details | — | Varies by jurisdiction |
Renewal fees are per renewal cycle as reported by state licensing boards. Where fee ranges are listed, the lower bound is used for ranking. Click any state for full renewal details.
Idaho has the lowest renewal fee at $40. The national average renewal fee is $140.
There is significant variation across the 38 states with data. Values range from $40 to $400, with a median of $125.
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