REQUIREMENTS TO BECOME A HOME INSPECTOR

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

LOUISIANA HOME INSPECTOR LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

REQUIREMENTS TO BECOME A LOUISIANA HOME INSPECTOR

• ♦ Louisiana home inspection education hours: 90 hours
• ♦ Standards of practice report writing seminar by LSBHI
• ♦ Inspections: 30 hours of hands-on +10 hours/10 live inspections
• ♦ Exam Required: NHIE
• ♦ Application Fee: $200 (other fees may apply)
• ♦ Minimum age requirement: 18
• ♦ Insurance Requirements: E&O Insurance for $300,000 (max deductible $5000) and General Liability Insurance for $300,000 (max deductible $5000)
• ♦ Bond: $25,000
• ♦ Notarized application is required
• ♦ Background check and fingerprints are not required
• ♦ High School Diploma or GED is required

Home Inspection License Expiration: Annually on last day of anniversary month

LOUISIANA HOME INSPECTOR CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• ♦ 20 hours annually (8 hours of online education permitted)

LOUISIANA STATE LICENSING BOARD

♦ Louisiana State Board of Home Inspectors establishes the Louisiana Home Inspector Licensing Requirements