Requirements for becoming a home inspector in the state of Florida
*Yearly income estimation determined from ZipRecruiter and updated as of February, 2025.
Continuing Education Information for the state of Florida
14 hours of Continuing Education are required every 2 years to keep your license up to date in the state of Florida. Click the link below to find a Continuing Education provider.
Additional information for becoming a Home Inspector in Florida
To secure your home inspector license in Florida, you must complete the following steps:
- Complete 120 hours of approved Florida Home Inspection Education.
- Complete and pass one of the following exams:
- The National Home Inspector Exam (NHIE).
- The Florida Association of Building Inspectors (FABI) Exam.
- InterNACHI Florida Home Inspector Licensing Examination.
- Association of Construction Industry’s Certified Home & Property Inspector Examination (CI-HPI).
- Applicant must provide fingerprints and pass background check.
- Applicant must posses General Liability insurance with a minimum amount of at least $300,000.
- Applicant must submit their application and pay the initial $125 application fee.
- The National Home Inspector Exam (NHIE).
- The Florida Association of Building Inspectors (FABI) Exam.
- InterNACHI Florida Home Inspector Licensing Examination.
- Association of Construction Industry’s Certified Home & Property Inspector Examination (CI-HPI).