REQUIREMENTS TO BECOME AN ALABAMA HOME INSPECTOR

• Alabama home inspection education hours: 120 hours (effective March 15, 2020)
• Inspections: Participation in 35 home inspections (effective March 15, 2020)
• Exam Required: ASHI and NHIE
• Application Fee: $300 (other fees may apply)

• Other:
  1. Draft home inspection reports for 25 home inspections, 10 of which must be reviewed and corrected by a qualified home inspector (effective March 15, 2020)
  2. Applicant must meet one of four professional qualifications (see full details)
• Insurance Requirements: Obtain bodily injury and property damage liability insurance covering the applicant’s home inspection operations in the sum of not less than $20,000 for injury or damage to property; $50,000 for injury or damage, including death, to any one person; $100,000 for injury or damage, including death, to more than one person; and $250,000 of E&O coverage.
• Notarized application is required.
• Background check and fingerprints are not required.

Home Inspection License Expiration: 12/31 every year (filed by 10/1)