REQUIREMENTS TO BECOME A HOME INSPECTOR

The first step is to understand the licensing or certification requirements for your state.

KENTUCKY HOME INSPECTOR LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

REQUIREMENTS TO BECOME A KENTUCKY HOME INSPECTOR

• ♦ Kentucky home inspection education hours: 64 hours
• ♦ Inspections: 3 unpaid inspections under the supervision of a Kentucky licensed home inspector
• ♦ Exam Required: NHIE
• ♦ Application Fee: $250 (other fees may apply)
• ♦ Insurance Requirements: General liability coverage for at least $250,000
• ♦ Background check required: Kentucky State Police and FBI
• ♦ Minimum age requirement: 18 years old
• ♦ Notarized application and fingerprints are not required
• ♦ High School Diploma or GED is required

Home Inspection License Expiration: Every two years (even) on last day of birth month

KENTUCKY HOME INSPECTOR CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• ♦ 14 hours annually. After initial renewal, license will expire on even-numbered years with a total of 28 hours needed.

KENTUCKY STATE LICENSING BOARD

♦ Kentucky Office of Occupations and Professions Board of Home Inspectors establishes the Kentucky Home Inspector License Requirements

♦ American Home Inspectors Training is a Kentucky Board of Home Inspectors approved pre-license education provider (ID# HI-1012).