Requirements for becoming a home inspector in the state of Montana

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

Continuing Education Information for the state of Montana

40 hours of Continuing Education are required every 2 years to keep your license up to date in the state of Montana. Click the link below to find a Continuing Education provider.

Additional information for becoming a Home Inspector in Montana

Home Inspectors must also obtain an Alaska Business License.

To operate as a home inspector in the state of Montana, you must complete the following steps:

1. Has successfully completed an approved comprehensive home inspection instruction course that is 40 hours or more or has passed a department-approved national examination.

2. Is a member of a national home inspector association.

3. Is covered by a minimum of $100,000 general commercial liability insurance, and a minimum of $100,000 errors and omissions insurance.

4. Is covered under a workers’ compensation policy or has an independent contractor exemption certificate (ICEC) for the occupation of home inspection.

Upon renewing an existing registration, a home inspector must have completed the following steps:

1. Has completed 40 hours of continuing education credit over the prior 2 years.

2. Is a member of a national home inspector association.

3. Is covered by a minimum of $100,000 general commercial liability insurance, and a minimum of $100,000 errors and omissions insurance.

4. Is covered under a workers’ compensation policy or has an independent contractor exemption certificate (ICEC) for the occupation of home inspector or home inspection.