Requirements for becoming a home inspector in the state of Ohio

*Yearly income estimation determined from ZipRecruiter and updated as of February, 2025.

Continuing Education Information for the state of Ohio

42 hours of Continuing Education are required every 3 years to keep your license up to date in the state of Ohio. This breaks down to 14 hours per year.
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Additional information for becoming a Home Inspector in Ohio

To secure your home inspector license in Ohio, you must complete the following steps:
  1. Applicant must be 18 years or older.
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  2. Applicant must possess either a High School Diploma or GED.
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  3. Applicant must complete at least 80 hours of approved home inspector qualifying education.
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  4. Applicant must complete 10 parallel inspections with an Ohio licensed home inspector OR complete a curriculum of experience and a peer review.
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  5. Applicant must successfully complete the National Home Inspector Examination within 2 years prior to applying for an Ohio home inspector license.
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  6. Applicant must obtain General Liability insurance. At least $100,000 per occurrence and at least $300,000 aggregate limit.
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  7. Applicant must complete two background checks. One for criminal matters occurring in Ohio and another for criminal matters occurring nationwide.
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  8. Applicant must submit their application and pay the initial $250 application fee.
For more information, select the following link to access Home Inspector License Requirements per the state of Ohio:
Ohio Home Inspector License Requirements
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