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attorney_fees_recoverable string	gc_to_sub_days string	id string	late_interest_rate string	owner_to_gc_days string	project_coverage string	source string	source_quote string	state string	statutory_citation string	url string	verified_fields list	retention_release_days string
yes	7	alabama	1% per month	30	both	https://www.levelset.com/prompt-payment/alabama-prompt-payment-faqs/	Projects Covered by Prompt Payment in Alabama The state of Alabama regulates prompt payment on both private and public construction projects. Private Projects Private projects in Alabama are governed by <https://www.levelset.com/prompt-payment/alabama-prompt-payment-faqs/#faq-item-8291-definitions> Ala. Code §§8-29-1 t...	Alabama	Ala. Code §§8-29-1 to 8-29-8 (private); Ala. Code §41-16-3 (state public); Ala. Code §39-2-12 (local public)	https://referencesource.org/construction-prompt-payment-deadlines-by-state/alabama/	[ "attorney_fees_recoverable", "gc_to_sub_days", "late_interest_rate", "owner_to_gc_days", "project_coverage", "state", "statutory_citation" ]	null
null	8	alaska	10.5% per year	30	public	https://www.levelset.com/prompt-payment/alaska-prompt-payment-faqs/	Alaska Prompt Payment Requirements Private Jobs Public Jobs Top Links NO DAYS Prime Contractors Not specified in state statutes NO DAYS Subcontractors Not specified in state statutes NO DAYS Suppliers Not specified in state statutes NO FEES Interest & Fees Not specified in state statutes 30 DAYS Prime Contractors For P...	Alaska	Alaska Stat. §§36.90.200–36.90.290	https://referencesource.org/construction-prompt-payment-deadlines-by-state/alaska/	[ "gc_to_sub_days", "late_interest_rate", "owner_to_gc_days", "project_coverage", "state", "statutory_citation" ]	null
yes	7	arizona	1.5% per month	7	both	https://www.levelset.com/prompt-payment/arizona-prompt-payment-faqs/	Projects Covered by Prompt Payment in Arizona The state of Arizona regulates prompt payment on both private and public construction projects. Private Projects Private projects in Arizona are governed by <https://www.levelset.com/prompt-payment/arizona-prompt-payment-faqs/#faq-item-321129-definitions-applicability> Ariz...	Arizona	Ariz. Rev. Stat. §32-1181 et seq. (private); Ariz. Rev. Stat. §§34-221, 41-2576, 41-2577, and 28-6924 (public)	https://referencesource.org/construction-prompt-payment-deadlines-by-state/arizona/	[ "attorney_fees_recoverable", "gc_to_sub_days", "late_interest_rate", "owner_to_gc_days", "project_coverage", "state", "statutory_citation" ]	null
null	null	arkansas	10% per year	15	public	https://www.levelset.com/prompt-payment/arkansas-prompt-payment-faqs/	This 5-day period does not include the “time required for transmittal from one party to another.” So at most, 15 days for processing, not including the “transmission” to the other parties. In regards to final payments, the public entity has 90 days from when the request was received. Penalties For Late Paym...	Arkansas	Ark. Code §§19-4-1411 and 22-9-205	https://referencesource.org/construction-prompt-payment-deadlines-by-state/arkansas/	[ "late_interest_rate", "owner_to_gc_days", "project_coverage", "state", "statutory_citation" ]	null
yes	7	california	2% per month	30	both	https://mechanicslien.com/california-prompt-payment-act/	The <https://www.mechanicslien.com/california> California Prompt Payment Act forces public and private project owners to pay contractors within 30 days of receiving an undisputed invoice (Cal. Civ. Code 8800; Cal. Pub. Cont. Code 10261.5, 20104.50). Late payments accrue 2% per month interest plus attorney's fees for th...	California	Cal. Civ. Code 8800; Cal. Pub. Cont. Code 10261.5, 20104.50	https://referencesource.org/construction-prompt-payment-deadlines-by-state/california/	[ "late_interest_rate", "owner_to_gc_days", "state", "statutory_citation" ]	null
null	7	colorado	15% per year	null	public	https://www.levelset.com/prompt-payment/colorado-prompt-payment-faqs/	ERROR: type should be string, got "https://www.levelset.com/prompt-payment/colorado-prompt-payment-faqs/#faq-item-public-projects-if-i-am-paid-late-according-to-colorado-prompt-payment-laws-can-i-obtain-interest-or-other-penalties If I am paid late according to Colorado Prompt Payment laws, can I obtain interest or other penalties? If payment by the contractor or any subcontractor is made late under the prompt payment provisions or otherwise improperly withheld, interest will begin to accrue at a rate of 15% per year (1.25% per month), or the rate set forth by the contract terms;"	Colorado	Colo. Rev. Stat. §§24-91-101–24-91-103	https://referencesource.org/construction-prompt-payment-deadlines-by-state/colorado/	[ "gc_to_sub_days", "late_interest_rate", "project_coverage", "state", "statutory_citation" ]	null
discretionary	25	connecticut	1% per month	30	both	https://www.levelset.com/prompt-payment/connecticut-prompt-payment-faqs/	Projects Covered by Connecticut Prompt Payment Statutes The state of Connecticut regulates prompt payment on both private and public construction projects. Private Projects Private projects in Connecticut are governed by <https://www.cga.ct.gov/current/pub/chap_742b.htm> Conn. Gen. Stat. §§42-158i – 42-158j . The...	Connecticut	Conn. Gen. Stat. §§42-158i–42-158j (private); Conn. Gen. Stat. §§4a-71–4a-75 and 49-41c (public)	https://referencesource.org/construction-prompt-payment-deadlines-by-state/connecticut/	[ "attorney_fees_recoverable", "gc_to_sub_days", "late_interest_rate", "owner_to_gc_days", "project_coverage", "state", "statutory_citation" ]	null
yes	15	delaware	5% over Federal Reserve discount rate per year	30	both	https://www.levelset.com/prompt-payment/delaware-prompt-payment-faqs/	Projects Covered by Prompt Payment in Delaware The state of Delaware regulates prompt payment on both private and public construction projects. Private Projects Payment on private construction projects in Delaware are governed by <https://www.levelset.com/prompt-payment/delaware-prompt-payment-faqs/#faq-item-2301-legal...	Delaware	Del. Code Title 6, §§3501 et seq. and §2301 (private); Del. Code Title 29, §6516(f) (public)	https://referencesource.org/construction-prompt-payment-deadlines-by-state/delaware/	[ "attorney_fees_recoverable", "gc_to_sub_days", "late_interest_rate", "owner_to_gc_days", "project_coverage", "state", "statutory_citation" ]	null
yes	30	florida	judgment interest rate	14	both	https://www.levelset.com/prompt-payment/florida-prompt-payment-faqs/	The state of Florida regulates prompt payment on both private and public construction projects. Private Projects All private construction projects in Florida are governed by <https://www.levelset.com/prompt-payment/florida-prompt-payment-faqs/#faq-item-713-346-payment-on-construction-contracts> Fla. Stat. §§713.346(2) ...	Florida	Fla. Stat. §§713.346(2) and 715.12; Fla. Stat. §§255.0705 et seq.	https://referencesource.org/construction-prompt-payment-deadlines-by-state/florida/	[ "gc_to_sub_days", "owner_to_gc_days", "project_coverage", "state" ]	null
yes	10	georgia	1% per month	15	both	https://www.levelset.com/prompt-payment/georgia-prompt-payment-faqs/	In Georgia, the same set of prompt payment rules apply to both public and private construction jobs. These statutes can be found in <https://www.levelset.com/prompt-payment/georgia-prompt-payment-faqs/#faq-item-13111-title> O.C.G.A. §§13-11-1 to 13-11-11 . These timeframes apply to almost every construction project in ...	Georgia	O.C.G.A. §§13-11-1 to 13-11-11	https://referencesource.org/construction-prompt-payment-deadlines-by-state/georgia/	[ "attorney_fees_recoverable", "gc_to_sub_days", "late_interest_rate", "owner_to_gc_days", "project_coverage", "state", "statutory_citation" ]	null
no	10	hawaii	1.5% per month	null	both	https://www.levelset.com/prompt-payment/hawaii-prompt-payment-faqs/	1.5% / MONTH Interest & Fees Interest at 1.5% per month for subs; 2% per month for Prime (but only after payment 30 days late). <https://www.levelset.com/blog/prompt-pay-overview-and-limitations/> Prompt Pay: Overview and Limitations <https://www.levelset.com/blog/how-to-make-a-claim-under-prompt-payment-laws/> How To ...	Hawaii	Haw. Rev. Stat. §§444-1 & 444-25	https://referencesource.org/construction-prompt-payment-deadlines-by-state/hawaii/	[ "attorney_fees_recoverable", "gc_to_sub_days", "late_interest_rate", "project_coverage", "state", "statutory_citation" ]	null
no	15	illinois	10% per year	15	both	https://www.levelset.com/prompt-payment/illinois-prompt-payment-faqs/	no fees provision 60/90 DAYS Prime Contractors For Prime (General) Contractors, request for payments must be approved within 30 days. Upon approval, local gov't entities must pay within 30 days, state gov't entities within 60 days. 15 DAYS Subcontractors For Subcontractors, payment is due within 15 days of after paymen...	Illinois	815 ILCS 603/1 et seq.	https://referencesource.org/construction-prompt-payment-deadlines-by-state/illinois/	[ "attorney_fees_recoverable", "gc_to_sub_days", "late_interest_rate", "owner_to_gc_days", "project_coverage", "state", "statutory_citation" ]	null
yes	7	kansas	18% per year (1.5% per month)	30	both	https://www.levelset.com/prompt-payment/kansas-prompt-payment-faqs/	Projects Covered by Prompt Payment in Kansas The state of Delaware regulates prompt payment on both private and public construction projects. Private Projects Private construction projects in Kansas are regulated by <https://www.levelset.com/prompt-payment/kansas-prompt-payment-faqs/#faq-item-statute-private-projects-1...	Kansas	K.S.A. §§16-1801 et seq.	https://referencesource.org/construction-prompt-payment-deadlines-by-state/kansas/	[ "attorney_fees_recoverable", "gc_to_sub_days", "late_interest_rate", "owner_to_gc_days", "project_coverage", "state", "statutory_citation" ]	null
discretionary	15	kentucky	12% per year (1% per month)	30	both	https://www.levelset.com/prompt-payment/kentucky-prompt-payment-faqs/	Final payment due within 30 days of substantial completion of the project. 15 DAYS Subcontractors For Subcontractors, payment due within 15 business days after receipt of payment from above. 15 DAYS Suppliers For Suppliers, payment due within 15 business days after receipt of payment from above. 12% / YEAR Interest & F...	Kentucky	Ky. Rev. Stat. §371.400 et seq.	https://referencesource.org/construction-prompt-payment-deadlines-by-state/kentucky/	[ "attorney_fees_recoverable", "gc_to_sub_days", "late_interest_rate", "owner_to_gc_days", "project_coverage", "retention_release_days", "state", "statutory_citation" ]	30
yes	14	louisiana	0.5% per day, up to 15% maximum	null	both	https://www.levelset.com/prompt-payment/louisiana-prompt-payment-faqs/	If the contractor or subcontractor without reasonable cause fails to make any payment to his subcontractors and suppliers within fourteen consecutive days of the receipt of payment from the owner for improvements to an immovable, the contractor or subcontractor shall pay to the subcontractors and suppliers, in addition...	Louisiana	La. Rev. Stat. §9:2784	https://referencesource.org/construction-prompt-payment-deadlines-by-state/louisiana/	[ "attorney_fees_recoverable", "gc_to_sub_days", "late_interest_rate", "project_coverage", "state", "statutory_citation" ]	null
yes	7	maine	1% per month	20	both	https://www.levelset.com/prompt-payment/maine-prompt-payment-faqs/	20 days from the end of the "billing period." This may be modified by agreement. 7 DAYS Subcontractors On public projects, Maine requires payment from the hiring party to subcontractors within 7 days of: the hiring party's receipt of invoice; or the hiring party's receipt of payment from above. This deadline may be mod...	Maine	10 M.R.S.A. §§ 1111 et seq.; 5 M.R.S.A. §§ 1551 et seq.	https://referencesource.org/construction-prompt-payment-deadlines-by-state/maine/	[ "attorney_fees_recoverable", "gc_to_sub_days", "late_interest_rate", "owner_to_gc_days", "project_coverage", "retention_release_days", "state", "statutory_citation" ]	30
discretionary	7	maryland	10% per year (judgment rate)	7	both	https://www.levelset.com/prompt-payment/maryland-prompt-payment-faqs/	Projects Covered by Prompt Payment in Maryland The state of Maryland regulates prompt payment on both private and public construction projects.	Maryland	Md. Code, Real Property §§ 9-301 – 9-304; Md. State Fin. & Proc. §§ 15-101 – 15-108, 15-226	https://referencesource.org/construction-prompt-payment-deadlines-by-state/maryland/	[ "attorney_fees_recoverable", "gc_to_sub_days", "late_interest_rate", "owner_to_gc_days", "project_coverage", "state", "statutory_citation" ]	null
no	45	massachusetts	12% per year	45	both	https://www.levelset.com/prompt-payment/massachusetts-prompt-payment-faqs/	both private and public construction projects. Private Projects Private construction projects in Massachusetts are regulated by <https://malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartI/TitleXXI/Chapter149/Section29E> Mass. Gen. Laws. 149 § 29E . These rules apply to all private projects with an original contract price of $3 m...	Massachusetts	Mass. Gen. Laws c. 149 § 29E (private); M.G.L. c. 30 §§ 39F–39K (public)	https://referencesource.org/construction-prompt-payment-deadlines-by-state/massachusetts/	[ "attorney_fees_recoverable", "gc_to_sub_days", "late_interest_rate", "owner_to_gc_days", "project_coverage", "state", "statutory_citation" ]	null
no	null	michigan	reasonable interest (capped at 7% per year by statute)	null	public	https://www.levelset.com/prompt-payment/michigan-prompt-payment-faqs/	Michigan Michigan Prompt Payment Overview Michigan Prompt Payment Requirements Private Jobs Public Jobs Top Links NO	Michigan	Mich. Comp. Laws §§ 125.1561 et seq.	https://referencesource.org/construction-prompt-payment-deadlines-by-state/michigan/	[ "attorney_fees_recoverable", "late_interest_rate", "project_coverage", "state", "statutory_citation" ]	null
yes	10	minnesota	1.5% per month	30	both	https://www.levelset.com/prompt-payment/minnesota-prompt-payment-faqs/	1.5% per month. However, the monthly interest penalty will be a minimum of $10 for unpaid balances of at least $100 or more. Furthermore, if the dispute goes to court, the prevailing party will be awarded costs and attorney fees. Public Projects Payments on Minnesota public works projects are governed by a few differen...	Minnesota	Minn. Stat. § 337.10 (private); §§ 15.71–74, 16A-1245, 471.425, 137.36, 473.142 (public)	https://referencesource.org/construction-prompt-payment-deadlines-by-state/minnesota/	[ "attorney_fees_recoverable", "gc_to_sub_days", "late_interest_rate", "owner_to_gc_days", "project_coverage", "retention_release_days", "state", "statutory_citation" ]	60
no	15	mississippi	1% per month	30	both	https://www.levelset.com/prompt-payment/mississippi-prompt-payment-faqs/	Late payments to prime contractors will accrue interest at 1% per month starting on the 31st day after payment was set within the contract. Regarding payments to subcontractors, late payments will be penalized with a 0.5% interest per day, but cannot exceed 15% of the outstanding balance. Mississippi Prompt Payment Fre...	Mississippi	Miss. Code §§ 87-7-3, 87-7-5 (private); §§ 31-5-25, 31-5-27 (public)	https://referencesource.org/construction-prompt-payment-deadlines-by-state/mississippi/	[ "attorney_fees_recoverable", "gc_to_sub_days", "late_interest_rate", "owner_to_gc_days", "project_coverage", "state", "statutory_citation" ]	null
discretionary	15	missouri	1.5% per month	30	both	https://www.levelset.com/prompt-payment/missouri-prompt-payment-faqs/	If so, interest may accrue at a rate of 1.5% per month. Additionally, if the dispute goes to court or arbitration, the prevailing party may be awarded reasonable attorney fees. Both of these penalties will be granted at the discretion of the court. Public Projects Payments on public works projects in Missouri are regul...	Missouri	Mo. Rev. Stat. § 431.180 (private); § 8.960 (public)	https://referencesource.org/construction-prompt-payment-deadlines-by-state/missouri/	[ "attorney_fees_recoverable", "gc_to_sub_days", "late_interest_rate", "owner_to_gc_days", "project_coverage", "retention_release_days", "state", "statutory_citation" ]	30
yes	7	montana	1.5% per month	7	both	https://www.levelset.com/prompt-payment/montana-prompt-payment-faqs/	The deadlines and penalties for both types of projects are regulated under the same statutes <https://www.levelset.com/prompt-payment/montana-prompt-payment-faqs/#faq-item-statute-private-projects-2822101-definitions> Mont. Code Ann. §§28-2-2101 et seq. These rules apply to all projects, except residential construction...	Montana	Mont. Code Ann. §§ 28-2-2101 et seq.; §§ 17-8-241–17-8-244	https://referencesource.org/construction-prompt-payment-deadlines-by-state/montana/	[ "attorney_fees_recoverable", "gc_to_sub_days", "late_interest_rate", "owner_to_gc_days", "project_coverage", "state", "statutory_citation" ]	null
discretionary	10	nebraska	1% per month	30	both	https://www.levelset.com/prompt-payment/nebraska-prompt-payment-faqs/	30 days after payment request. Retainage must be released within 45 days of the project's substantial completion. 10 DAYS Subcontractors General contractors in Nebraska must pay subcontractors within 10 days after receiving payment. This deadline applies to retainage payments as well. 10 DAYS Suppliers Payment is due t...	Nebraska	Neb. Rev. Stat. §§ 45-1201 – 45-1210 (private); Neb. Rev. Stat. §§ 81-2401 – 81-2408 (public)	https://referencesource.org/construction-prompt-payment-deadlines-by-state/nebraska/	[ "attorney_fees_recoverable", "gc_to_sub_days", "late_interest_rate", "owner_to_gc_days", "project_coverage", "retention_release_days", "state", "statutory_citation" ]	45
discretionary	10	nevada	4% plus prime rate or contract rate, whichever is higher	21	both	https://www.levelset.com/prompt-payment/nevada-prompt-payment-faqs/	both private and public projects. These statutes govern the timing of all payments on construction projects, and impose penalties for late payment in the form of interest. Read more on our blog: <https://www.levelset.com/blog/nevada-prompt-pay-act/> Using Prompt Payment to Get Paid Faster in Nevada Private Projects Pay...	Nevada	Nev. Rev. Stat. §§ 624.606 – 624.630 (private); Nev. Rev. Stat. §§ 338.400 – 338.645 (public)	https://referencesource.org/construction-prompt-payment-deadlines-by-state/nevada/	[ "attorney_fees_recoverable", "gc_to_sub_days", "late_interest_rate", "owner_to_gc_days", "project_coverage", "state", "statutory_citation" ]	null
yes	10	new-jersey	prime rate plus 1%	30	both	https://www.levelset.com/prompt-payment/new-jersey-prompt-payment-faqs/	30 DAYS Prime Contractors For Prime (General) Contractors, payment due within 30 days after billing date set forth in contract. 10 DAYS Subcontractors For Subcontractors, payment due within 10 days after payment received from above. Can be modified by contract. 10 DAYS Suppliers For Suppliers, payment due within 10 day...	New Jersey	N.J. Stat. §§ 2A:30A-1, 2A:30A-2 (private and public); N.J. Stat. § 40A:11-16.2 (public)	https://referencesource.org/construction-prompt-payment-deadlines-by-state/new-jersey/	[ "attorney_fees_recoverable", "gc_to_sub_days", "late_interest_rate", "owner_to_gc_days", "project_coverage", "state", "statutory_citation" ]	null
discretionary	7	new-mexico	1.5% per month	21	both	https://www.levelset.com/prompt-payment/new-mexico-prompt-payment-faqs/	21 DAYS Prime Contractors For Prime (General) Contractors, progress payments due within 21 days of invoice. Final payment due within 10 days of certification of project completion. 7 DAYS Subcontractors For Subcontractors, payment due within 7 days of payment received from above. 7 DAYS Suppliers For Suppliers, payment...	New Mexico	N.M. Stat. §§ 57-28-1 – 57-28-11	https://referencesource.org/construction-prompt-payment-deadlines-by-state/new-mexico/	[ "attorney_fees_recoverable", "gc_to_sub_days", "late_interest_rate", "owner_to_gc_days", "project_coverage", "state", "statutory_citation" ]	null
null	7	new-york	1% per month	30	both	https://www.levelset.com/prompt-payment/new-york-prompt-payment-faqs/	New York Prompt Payment Requirements Private Jobs Public Jobs Top Links 30 DAYS Prime Contractors For Prime Contractors, progress payment must be made within 30 days of approved invoice (invoice must be approved within 12 days of receipt). Final payment due within 30 days of final approval. Both may be modifed by contr...	New York	NY Gen. Bus. Law §§756 et seq.; NY State Fin. Law §§139-f and 179-f, Gen. Mun. Law §106-b	https://referencesource.org/construction-prompt-payment-deadlines-by-state/new-york/	[ "owner_to_gc_days", "project_coverage", "state" ]	null
no	7	north-carolina	1% per month	null	both	https://www.levelset.com/prompt-payment/north-carolina-prompt-payment-faqs/	Late payments to subcontractors will begin to accrue interest at a rate of 1% per month until payment is made. https://www.levelset.com/prompt-payment/north-carolina-prompt-payment-faqs/#faq-item-public-projects-can-i-include-prompt-payment-fees-in-my-north-carolina-bond-claim Can I include Prompt Payment fees in my No...	North Carolina	N.C. Gen. Stat. §§ 22C-1 – 22C-6 (private); N.C. Gen. Stat. §§ 143-134 – 143-135 (public)	https://referencesource.org/construction-prompt-payment-deadlines-by-state/north-carolina/	[ "attorney_fees_recoverable", "gc_to_sub_days", "late_interest_rate", "project_coverage", "state", "statutory_citation" ]	null
discretionary	10	ohio	18% per year (subcontractors and suppliers)	null	both	https://www.levelset.com/prompt-payment/ohio-prompt-payment-faqs/	both <https://www.levelset.com/blog/types-of-construction-projects/> private and public projects . These statutes govern the timing of all payments on construction projects, and impose penalties for late payment in the form of interest. Private Projects Payments for Ohio private construction projects are regulated by <...	Ohio	Ohio Rev. Code § 4113.61 (private); Ohio Rev. Code § 126.30 (public)	https://referencesource.org/construction-prompt-payment-deadlines-by-state/ohio/	[ "attorney_fees_recoverable", "gc_to_sub_days", "late_interest_rate", "project_coverage", "state", "statutory_citation" ]	null
no	10	oklahoma	none	28	private	https://www.levelset.com/prompt-payment/oklahoma-prompt-payment-faqs/	Payments from the property owner to the prime are due within 28 calendar days after receipt of a request for payment. As for payments to subcontractors and suppliers down the payment chain, payments must be made within 10 days of the higher-tiered party receiving payment.	Oklahoma	Okla. Stat. Title 15, §820	https://referencesource.org/construction-prompt-payment-deadlines-by-state/oklahoma/	[ "attorney_fees_recoverable", "gc_to_sub_days", "late_interest_rate", "owner_to_gc_days", "project_coverage", "state", "statutory_citation" ]	null
yes	7	oregon	1.5% per month	14	both	https://www.levelset.com/prompt-payment/oregon-prompt-payment-faqs/	ERROR: type should be string, got "https://www.levelset.com/prompt-payment/oregon-prompt-payment-faqs/#faq-item-private-projects-if-i-am-paid-late-according-to-oregons-prompt-payment-laws-can-i-obtain-interest-or-other-penalty-payments If I am paid late according to Oregon’s prompt payment laws, can I obtain interest or other penalty payments? Yes, all late payments are subject to an interest penalty at a rate of 1.5% per month (or a fraction of a month) until payment is made."	Oregon	Or. Rev. Stat. §701.620 et seq.	https://referencesource.org/construction-prompt-payment-deadlines-by-state/oregon/	[ "attorney_fees_recoverable", "gc_to_sub_days", "late_interest_rate", "owner_to_gc_days", "project_coverage", "state", "statutory_citation" ]	null
yes	14	pennsylvania	1% per month	20	both	https://www.levelset.com/prompt-payment/pennsylvania-prompt-payment-faqs/	Pennsylvania Prompt Payment Requirements Private Jobs Public Jobs Top Links 20 DAYS Prime Contractors For Prime Contractors, progress payment must be made within 20 days of invoice. Final payment due within 30 days of final acceptance of project. 14 DAYS Subcontractors For Subcontractors, payment due by later of 14 day...	Pennsylvania	73 P.S. §501 et seq.	https://referencesource.org/construction-prompt-payment-deadlines-by-state/pennsylvania/	[ "attorney_fees_recoverable", "gc_to_sub_days", "late_interest_rate", "owner_to_gc_days", "project_coverage", "retention_release_days", "state", "statutory_citation" ]	30
discretionary	7	south-carolina	1% per month	21	both	https://www.levelset.com/prompt-payment/south-carolina-prompt-payment-faqs/	21 DAYS Prime Contractors For Prime (General) Contractors, payment due within 21 days of invoice. 7 DAYS Subcontractors For Subcontractors, payment due within 7 days of receipt of payment from above. Can be modified by contract. 7 DAYS Suppliers For Suppliers, payment due within 7 days of receipt of payment from above....	South Carolina	S.C. Code §29-6-10	https://referencesource.org/construction-prompt-payment-deadlines-by-state/south-carolina/	[ "attorney_fees_recoverable", "gc_to_sub_days", "late_interest_rate", "owner_to_gc_days", "project_coverage", "state", "statutory_citation" ]	null
discretionary	30	tennessee	1.5% per month	30	both	https://www.levelset.com/prompt-payment/tennessee-prompt-payment-faqs/	Once the prime has received payment, all other payments must be made within 30 days of receipt of payment. Penalties for Late Payment on Public Projects Any wrongfully withheld payments will be subject to a 1.5% per month interest rate, accruing the day after payment becomes due. If still unpaid for 60 days, the intere...	Tennessee	Tenn. Code §66-34-101 et seq.	https://referencesource.org/construction-prompt-payment-deadlines-by-state/tennessee/	[ "attorney_fees_recoverable", "gc_to_sub_days", "late_interest_rate", "owner_to_gc_days", "project_coverage", "retention_release_days", "state", "statutory_citation" ]	90
yes	7	texas	1.5% per month	35	both	https://www.levelset.com/prompt-payment/texas-prompt-payment-faqs/	Projects Covered by the Texas Prompt Payment Act The State of Texas has prompt payment laws that regulate payment on both private and public construction projects within the state. Private Projects Payments on private construction projects in Texas are governed by <https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/PR/htm/PR.28.h...	Texas	Property Code Chapter 28; Government Code Chapter §2251	https://referencesource.org/construction-prompt-payment-deadlines-by-state/texas/	[ "gc_to_sub_days", "late_interest_rate", "owner_to_gc_days", "project_coverage", "state" ]	null
yes	30	utah	1% per month	45	both	https://www.levelset.com/prompt-payment/utah-prompt-payment-faqs/	For final payments, including retainage, the owner must pay the prime within 45 days of receipt of a request for final payment, or the issuance of a certificate of occupancy; whichever is later. Regarding payments to subcontractors, the prime must make progress payments within 30 days after they received payment. Final...	Utah	Utah Code §§ 13-8-5 and 58-55-603	https://referencesource.org/construction-prompt-payment-deadlines-by-state/utah/	[ "attorney_fees_recoverable", "gc_to_sub_days", "late_interest_rate", "owner_to_gc_days", "project_coverage", "state", "statutory_citation" ]	null
yes	7	vermont	12% per year	20	both	https://www.levelset.com/prompt-payment/vermont-prompt-payment-faqs/	Both types of projects are regulated by the same laws found in <https://www.levelset.com/prompt-payment/vermont-prompt-payment-faqs/#faq-item-statute-private-projects-title-9-4001-definitions> Vt. Stat., Title 9, §§ 4001-4009. Deadlines for Payment Payments made from the public entity to the prime contractor will be de...	Vermont	Vt. Stat., Title 9, §§ 4001-4009	https://referencesource.org/construction-prompt-payment-deadlines-by-state/vermont/	[ "attorney_fees_recoverable", "gc_to_sub_days", "late_interest_rate", "owner_to_gc_days", "project_coverage", "state", "statutory_citation" ]	null
no	7	virginia	1% per month	30	public	https://www.levelset.com/prompt-payment/virginia-prompt-payment-faqs/	On state projects, the prime contractor must be paid 30 days after the public agency receives a proper invoice or 30 days after the receipt of labor or materials on the project; whichever is later.	Virginia	Va. Code §§ 2.2-4347 – 2.2-4356	https://referencesource.org/construction-prompt-payment-deadlines-by-state/virginia/	[ "attorney_fees_recoverable", "gc_to_sub_days", "late_interest_rate", "owner_to_gc_days", "project_coverage", "state", "statutory_citation" ]	null
yes	10	washington	1% per month	30	public	https://www.levelset.com/prompt-payment/washington-prompt-payment-faqs/	Washington does not have any prompt payment provisions regarding private projects. Therefore, the timing of payments and penalties will be governed by the terms of the contract.	Washington	Wash. Rev. Code §§ 39.76.011-39.76.040 and 39.04.250	https://referencesource.org/construction-prompt-payment-deadlines-by-state/washington/	[ "attorney_fees_recoverable", "gc_to_sub_days", "late_interest_rate", "owner_to_gc_days", "project_coverage", "state", "statutory_citation" ]	null
no	null	west-virginia	null	60	public	https://www.levelset.com/prompt-payment/west-virginia-prompt-payment-faqs/	West Virginia does not provide a prompt payment for private projects.	West Virginia	W. Va. Code §§ 7-5-7, 8-13-22d, and 14-3-1	https://referencesource.org/construction-prompt-payment-deadlines-by-state/west-virginia/	[ "attorney_fees_recoverable", "owner_to_gc_days", "project_coverage", "state", "statutory_citation" ]	null
yes	7	wisconsin	1% per month	30	public	https://www.levelset.com/prompt-payment/wisconsin-prompt-payment-faqs/	Wisconsin does not provide a prompt payment for private projects.	Wisconsin	Wis. Stat. §§ 16.528, 16.53(2) and 66.0135	https://referencesource.org/construction-prompt-payment-deadlines-by-state/wisconsin/	[ "attorney_fees_recoverable", "gc_to_sub_days", "late_interest_rate", "owner_to_gc_days", "project_coverage", "state", "statutory_citation" ]	null
no	null	wyoming	1.5% per month	45	public	https://www.levelset.com/prompt-payment/wyoming-prompt-payment-faqs/	Wyoming does not provide a prompt payment statute for private projects.	Wyoming	Wyo. Stat. §§ 16-6-601-16-6-602	https://referencesource.org/construction-prompt-payment-deadlines-by-state/wyoming/	[ "attorney_fees_recoverable", "late_interest_rate", "owner_to_gc_days", "project_coverage", "state", "statutory_citation" ]	null

Construction prompt payment act deadlines by US state — owner-to-contractor and contractor-to-subcontractor payment windows, retention release deadlines, and late-payment interest rates

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State-by-state comparison of the statutory deadlines that govern how quickly parties on a construction project must pay each other. Each record is one state with the owner-to-contractor payment deadline (days from invoice), contractor-to-subcontractor flow-down deadline (days from receipt of payment), retention release deadline (days from completion), late-payment interest rate (monthly or annual), whether the statute covers private projects, public projects, or both, and the statutory citation. Deadlines range from 7 days (some flow-down requirements) to 45+ days. Interest rates range from 1% to 2% per month. Answers 'how many days does an owner have to pay me in [state]', 'when must I pay my subs after I get paid', and 'what interest rate can I charge for late payment on a construction project'.

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