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The cheapest state to get a home inspector license is California at $0. The most expensive is Washington at $1,020. The national average is $282.
Lowest
$0
California
Average
$282
across 44 states
Median
$300
23 states at or below
Range
$1,020
spread across states
| # | State | Total Initial Fees | Renewal Fee | CE Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | $0 | — | — |
| #1 | Colorado | $0 | — | — |
| #1 | District of Columbia | $0 | — | — |
| #1 | Georgia | $0 | — | — |
| #1 | Hawaii | $0 | — | — |
| #1 | Idaho | $0 | — | — |
| #1 | Iowa | $0 | — | 24 hrs |
| #1 | Kansas | $0 | — | — |
| #1 | Maine | $0 | — | — |
| #1 | Michigan | $0 | — | — |
| #1 | Minnesota | $0 | — | — |
| #1 | Missouri | $0 | — | — |
| #1 | Pennsylvania | $0 | — | — |
| #1 | Wyoming | $0 | — | — |
| #15 | South Carolina | $80+ | $160 | — |
| #16 | Rhode Island | $200+ | $200 | 12 hrs |
| #16 | South Dakota | $200+ | — | 24 hrs |
| #18 | Illinois | $250+ | — | 8 hrs |
| #18 | New Hampshire | $250 | — | 20 hrs |
| #20 | Indiana | $275 | — | 32 hrs |
| #20 | New Mexico | $275 | — | 60 hrs |
| #20 | North Carolina | $275 | — | 12 hrs |
| #23 | Nebraska | $300 | $300 | — |
| #24 | Montana | $305 | — | 40 hrs |
| #24 | Virginia | $305 | — | 16 hrs |
| #26 | Wisconsin | $355 | — | 40 hrs |
| #27 | Oregon | $375 | $150 | 30 hrs |
| #28 | Arizona | $400 | — | 0 hrs |
| #29 | Texas | $412.25 | $120 | 32 hrs |
| #30 | Louisiana | $425+ | — | 4 hrs |
| #30 | North Dakota | $425 | $200 | — |
| #32 | New Jersey | $430 | — | 40 hrs |
| #33 | Connecticut | $465 | $250 | 20 hrs |
| #34 | Arkansas | $475+ | $250 | 14 hrs |
| #34 | Kentucky | $475 | $200 | 28 hrs |
| #34 | New York | $475 | $100 | 24 hrs |
| #34 | Ohio | $475+ | — | 42 hrs |
| #38 | Delaware | $518 | — | 40 hrs |
| #39 | Alabama | $525+ | $300 | 15 hrs |
| #39 | Tennessee | $525 | — | 32 hrs |
| #41 | Alaska | $575+ | $155 | 8 hrs |
| #42 | Maryland | $600 | $325 | 30 hrs |
| #43 | Mississippi | $725 | — | 20 hrs |
| #44 | Washington | $1,020 | — | 24 hrs |
| — | Florida | Varies — see details | $105 | 14 hrs |
| — | Massachusetts | Varies — see details | — | — |
| — | Nevada | Varies — see details | $265 | 20 hrs |
| — | Oklahoma | Varies — see details | — | 8 hrs |
| — | Utah | Varies — see details | — | — |
| — | Vermont | Varies — see details | — | — |
| — | West Virginia | Varies — see details | — | 16 hrs |
Total initial fees include application, exam, and license fees paid to the state (excludes education/training costs). Where fee ranges are listed, the lower bound is used for ranking. Click any state for full fee details.
California has the lowest total initial licensing fees at $0. The national average is $282.
Washington has the highest total initial fees at $1,020, which is $1,020 more than the cheapest state.
The average total initial licensing cost across 44 states is $282. Costs range from $0 to $1,020.
There is significant variation across the 44 states with data. Values range from $0 to $1,020, with a median of $300.