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Virginia 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.
Virginia Home Inspector Requirements
Every applicant for an individual home inspector license shall have the following qualifications:
- The applicant shall be at least 18 years old.
- The applicant shall meet the following educational and experience requirements:
One of the following:
Completed 35 contact hours of board-approved pre-license education and have completed a minimum of 100 home inspections prior to 7/1/2017;
Completed 35 contact hours of board-approved pre-license education and have completed a minimum of 50 home inspections under the direct supervision of a home inspector;
Completed 70 contact hours of board-approved pre-license education and have completed a minimum of 50 home inspections; or
Completed 70 contact hours of board-approved contact hours and have completed a minimum of 25 home inspections under the direct supervision of a home inspector; or have verification of 10 years’ experience as a home inspector prior to July 1, 2017, with a minimum of 250 home inspections completed during such time period.
Continuing Education: Biannually — A license holder shall have completed 16 contact hours of continuing professional education during each certificate renewal cycle, per 18 VAC 15-40-72.
