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Do You Need a License to Be a Home Inspector?

By Published On: November 30th, 2023Categories: Home Inspection Career Guide0 Comments

Whether or not you need a license to work as a home inspector depends on the license laws in your state. Some states require home inspectors to earn licenses, and some don’t. So, before you set out to become a home inspector, make sure to find out the license requirements in your state.

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States That Require Home Inspectors to Earn a License
States That Don’t Require a License to Perform Home Inspections
Complete Home Inspection Training – Even If You’re Not Required To
Learn the Steps to Become a Home Inspector in Your State
Meet Your State’s Requirements with Home Inspection Training from AHIT

States That Require Home Inspectors to Earn a License

State Home Inspector License Requirements State Licensing Board Required Education Hours
Alabama  Alabama State Requirements  Alabama Home Inspectors/EIFS Inspectors Licensing Division  120-hour course + required field training 
Alaska  Alaska State Requirements  Alaska Division of Corporations, Business, and Professional Licensing  120-hour course 
Arizona  Arizona State Requirements  Arizona State Board of Technical Registration  84-hour course + required field training 
Arkansas  Arkansas State Requirements  Arkansas Department of Labor and Licensing  80-hour course + required field training 
Connecticut  Connecticut State Requirements  Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection  40-hour course + required field training 
Delaware  Delaware State Requirements  Delaware Division of Professional Regulation Board of Home Inspectors  140-hour course + required field training 
Florida  Florida State Requirements  Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation  120-hour course 
Illinois  Illinois State Requirements  Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation  60-hour course + required field training 
Indiana  Indiana State Requirements  Indiana Professional Licensing Agency  60-hour course + required field training 
Kentucky  Kentucky State Requirements  Kentucky Board of Home Inspectors  64-hour course + required field training 
Louisiana  Louisiana State Requirements  Louisiana State Board of Home Inspectors  90-hour course + required field training 
Maryland  Maryland State Requirements  Maryland Department of Labor, Licensing & Regulation  72-hour course 
Massachusetts  Massachusetts State Requirements  Board of Registration of Home Inspectors  75-hour course + required field training 
Mississippi  Mississippi State Requirements  Mississippi Home Inspector Board  60-hour course 
Montana  Montana State Requirements  Montana Department of Labor & Industry  40-hour course 
Nevada  Nevada State Requirements  Department of Business and Industry Nevada Real Estate Division  40-hour course + required field training 
New Hampshire  New Hampshire State Requirements  New Hampshire Office of Professional Licensure and Certification Board of Home Inspectors  80-hour course 
New Jersey  New Jersey State Requirements  New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs Home Inspection Advisory Committee  180-hour course + required field training 
New Mexico  New Mexico State Requirements  New Mexico Regulation & Licensing Department Home Inspectors Board  80-hour course + required field training 
New York  New York State Requirements  New York Division of Licensing Services  140-hour course + required field training 
North Carolina  North Carolina State Requirements  North Carolina Department of Insurance Home Inspector Licensure Board  120-hour course + required field training 
North Dakota  North Dakota State Requirements  North Dakota Secretary of State  120-hour course (recommended) 
Ohio  Ohio State Requirements  Ohio Division of Real Estate and Professional Licensing  80-hour course + required field training 
Oklahoma  Oklahoma State Requirements  Oklahoma Construction Industries Board  90-hour course 
Oregon  Oregon State Requirements  Oregon Construction Contractors Board  60-hour course + required field training 
Rhode Island  Rhode Island State Requirements  Rhode Island Contractors’ Registration and Licensing Board  120-hour course (recommended) + required field training 
South Carolina  South Carolina State Requirements  South Carolina Residential Builders Commission  120-hour course 
South Dakota  South Dakota State Requirements  South Dakota Real Estate Commission  40-hour course + required field training 
Tennessee  Tennessee State Requirements  Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance  90-hour course 
Texas  Texas State Requirements  Texas Real Estate Commission  154-hour course + required field training 
Vermont  Vermont State Requirements  Vermont Office of Professional Regulation  80-hour course 
Virginia  Virginia State Requirements  Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation  70-hour course + required field training 
Washington  Washington State Requirements  Washington State Department of Licensing  120-hour course + required field training 
West Virginia  West Virginia State Requirements  West Virginia Fire Commission  80-hour course 
Wisconsin  Wisconsin State Requirements  Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services  40-hour course 

States That Don’t Require a License to Perform Home Inspections

The states below don’t currently have home inspection license requirements for home inspectors. However, some have other regulations you must meet before starting a home inspection business.

State
California  California Home Inspection Training 
Colorado  Colorado Home Inspection Training 
Georgia 

* Certification through a recognized home inspection association may be required in your county or city. 

 Georgia Home Inspection Training 
Hawaii  Hawaii Home Inspection Training 
Idaho  Idaho Home Inspection Training 
Iowa  Iowa Home Inspection Training 
Kansas Kansas Home Inspection Training
Maine Maine Home Inspection Training 
Michigan  Michigan Home Inspection Training 
Minnesota  Minnesota Home Inspection Training 
Missouri  Missouri Home Inspection Training 
Nebraska  Nebraska Home Inspection Training 
Pennsylvania 

*Home inspectors must meet these PA statute requirements. 

 Pennsylvania Home Inspection Training 
Utah  Utah Home Inspection Training 
Washington, D.C Washington, D.C. Home Inspection Training 
Wyoming  Wyoming Home Inspection Training 

Complete Home Inspection Training – Even If You’re Not Required To

Even if your state doesn’t require you to earn a home inspection license, you should still complete home inspector training to learn the Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics. You probably wouldn’t hire an untrained mechanic to fix your car, right? Similarly, homebuyers and sellers want to hire qualified, professional home inspectors to inspect their homes. What’s more, real estate agents want to refer their clients to qualified and/or licensed home inspectors they know they can trust.

Completing home inspection training – even in non-license states – is always a good idea.

Learn the Steps to Become a Home Inspector in Your State

The steps to become a home inspector aren’t the same for all states. Find your state below to see a breakdown of your steps.

State
Alabama 
Alaska 
Arizona 
Arkansas 
California 
Colorado 
Connecticut 
Delaware 
Florida 
Georgia 
Hawaii 
Idaho 
Illinois 
Indiana 
Iowa 
Kansas 
Kentucky 
Louisiana 
Maine 
Maryland 
Massachusetts 
Michigan 
Minnesota 
Mississippi 
Missouri 
Montana 
Nebraska 
New Hampshire 
New Mexico 
New York 
North Carolina 
North Dakota 
Ohio 
Oklahoma 
Oregon 
Pennsylvania 
Rhode Island 
South Carolina 
South Dakota 
Tennessee 
Texas 
Utah 
Vermont 
Virginia 
Washington 
Washington, D.C. 
West Virginia 
Wisconsin 
Wyoming 

Meet Your State’s Requirements with Home Inspection Training from AHIT

Completing a home inspection course is ideal to lay the foundation for a successful home inspection business – whether your state requires you to be licensed or not. AHIT home inspection training teaches you how to be a home inspector, how to run your inspection business, and how to market your way to success over the long-term.

Have questions about our online, live classroom, and field training options? Our career advisors are happy to speak with you. Reach out by calling 800.441.9411 or by emailing ahit@theceshop.com Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM CST. We’re here to help you on your journey!

About the Author: ashley-roe

Ashley Roe is a Content Specialist with AHIT and The CE Shop. She writes regularly about home inspection and appraisal. With a reporter's eye and a passion for learning, Ashley stays current on what's happening within each industry. Her goal is to create engaging, relevant, and useful content that both informs and inspires readers.

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