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Key Facts: HI Landscape Exam
75%
Passing Score (both exams)
HI DCCA
4 yrs
Supervisory Experience Required
HI Contractors License Board
45 days
Mechanic's Lien Filing Deadline
HRS Chapter 507
4.5%
GET Rate (Oahu)
HI Dept. of Taxation
Zone 10a-13b
USDA Hardiness Zones
USDA
About the HI Landscape Exam
The Hawaii C-27 Landscaping contractor exam is administered by PSI Services for the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (DCCA) Contractors License Board. Candidates must pass two exams: the C-27 Landscaping Trade Exam and the Business and Law Exam, both requiring 75% to pass. The trade exam covers irrigation, plant materials, pest management, soils, hardscaping, and safety specific to Hawaii's volcanic terrain and tropical climate. Candidates need 4 years of supervisory experience within the past 10 years.
Questions
80 scored questions
Time Limit
4 hours
Passing Score
75%
Exam Fee
$150-$200 (Hawaii DCCA Contractors License Board / PSI Services)
HI Landscape Exam Content Outline
State Laws & Regulations
HRS Chapter 444 licensing, Contractors Recovery Fund, HRS 507 lien law, endangered species, SMA permits, cultural site protection
Trade Knowledge - Tropical Plants & Irrigation
Hawaiian native species, invasive species, windward/leeward microclimates, drip irrigation, water conservation, volcanic soil amendment
Trade Knowledge - Hardscape & Volcanic Terrain
Paver installation on cinder, retaining walls on basalt, seismic design, lava rock scaping, erosion control on steep volcanic slopes
Safety & Environmental Regulations
HIOSH standards, coral reef protection, sediment control, CRB management, pesticide disposal, heat illness prevention
Business & Project Management
Hawaii-specific cost factors, Jones Act shipping, GET tax, inter-island logistics, Prepaid Health Care Act, prevailing wages
How to Pass the HI Landscape Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: 75%
- Exam length: 80 questions
- Time limit: 4 hours
- Exam fee: $150-$200
Keys to Passing
- Complete 500+ practice questions
- Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
- Focus on highest-weighted sections
- Use our AI tutor for tough concepts
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the passing score for the Hawaii C-27 Landscaping exam?
Hawaii requires a 75% passing score on both the C-27 Landscaping Trade Exam and the Business and Law Exam. This is higher than many other states' 70% requirement.
What experience is needed for the Hawaii C-27 license?
You need 4 years of experience within the past 10 years at the supervisory level. This must be documented and verified through the license application process.
What makes Hawaii landscape contractor licensing unique?
Hawaii has unique requirements including Prepaid Health Care Act compliance, Contractors Recovery Fund contributions, strict invasive species regulations, coral reef protection, and the C-27b Tree Trimming subcategory.
What is the Hawaii Contractors Recovery Fund?
A mandatory fund all licensed contractors must contribute to, which compensates consumers who suffer financial loss due to contractor misconduct, fraud, or incompetence.
Why are material costs higher in Hawaii?
The Jones Act requires US-flagged ships for US port-to-port shipping, increasing freight costs 20-40%. Limited local supply, inter-island freight, and Hawaii General Excise Tax further increase costs by 30-60% over mainland prices.