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Florida State Home Inspector Requirements
The First Step To Becoming A Home Inspector
In order to become a successful Home Inspector, the first step is to understand any state requirements.
Florida Home Inspector Requirements
HOME INSPECTOR – INITIAL ACTIVE LICENSE BY EXAMINATION (HI 0401)
This application is used by individuals who have taken and passed a department approved exam for home inspection.
Application Requirements: - EXAMINATION: Individuals seeking licensure as a Home Inspector must first take and pass a department approved exam for home inspection. The applicant must also submit proof of passing the department approved examination for home inspection licensure. For more information about the examination, visit the Examination Information webpage.
- EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: The applicant must demonstrate proof of completing a course of study approved by the department of not less than 120 hours that covers the 8 components of a home. This is not a complete listing of educational and experience requirements. Please see the application instructions page for complete information.
- FINGERPRINTS: An applicant must have a background check as part of the licensing process. To learn more about fingerprinting, please visit our Fingerprinting webpage.
- INSURANCE: Applicants are required to attest that they have obtained commercial general liability insurance in the amount of $300,000.
- FEE: Pay the required fee as provided in the application. If applying online, you can pay with a credit card or electronic check. If mailing your application, please include a check payable to the Department of Business and Professional Regulation. Military veterans, their spouses and Florida National Guard members may be eligible for a fee waiver, fee reimbursement, and/or fee discount. Please visit our DBPR Military Services page for more information.
- APPLICATION: Complete the appropriate application.
