A homeowner in Georgia wants to act as their own general contractor for a $150,000 home renovation. What requirement must they meet?
Correct Answer
B) Must live in the home as primary residence
Georgia allows homeowners to act as their own general contractor only if they will occupy the dwelling as their primary residence.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
Georgia's owner-builder exemption allows unlicensed homeowners to act as their own general contractor only if they will occupy the completed structure as their primary residence. This prevents investors or developers from circumventing licensing requirements by falsely claiming owner-builder status.
Why the Other Options Are Wrong
Option A: Hire a licensed contractor to supervise
Hiring a licensed contractor to supervise would defeat the purpose of the owner-builder exemption. The exemption allows the homeowner to act independently as GC — supervision by a licensed contractor is not a requirement.
Option C: Post a performance bond
Posting a performance bond is not a requirement for Georgia's owner-builder exemption. Performance bonds are typically required of licensed contractors on certain public or commercial projects, not homeowners exercising the owner-builder provision.
Option D: Obtain a temporary contractor license
There is no 'temporary contractor license' in Georgia. The owner-builder exemption specifically allows the homeowner to proceed without any contractor license, provided they meet the primary residence requirement.
Memory Technique
Owner-builder = 'You live there.' The only question Georgia asks is: 'Will YOU live in this home?' If yes, you can be your own GC. If it's investment property, you need a license.
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