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The most expensive state for home inspector licensing is Washington at $1,020. The cheapest is Wyoming at $0. Budget for an average of $282 across all states.
Highest
$1,020
Washington
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 | Washington | $1,020 | — | 24 hrs |
| #2 | Mississippi | $725 | — | 20 hrs |
| #3 | Maryland | $600 | $325 | 30 hrs |
| #4 | Alaska | $575+ | $155 | 8 hrs |
| #5 | Alabama | $525+ | $300 | 15 hrs |
| #5 | Tennessee | $525 | — | 32 hrs |
| #7 | Delaware | $518 | — | 40 hrs |
| #8 | Arkansas | $475+ | $250 | 14 hrs |
| #8 | Kentucky | $475 | $200 | 28 hrs |
| #8 | New York | $475 | $100 | 24 hrs |
| #8 | Ohio | $475+ | — | 42 hrs |
| #12 | Connecticut | $465 | $250 | 20 hrs |
| #13 | New Jersey | $430 | — | 40 hrs |
| #14 | Louisiana | $425+ | — | 4 hrs |
| #14 | North Dakota | $425 | $200 | — |
| #16 | Texas | $412.25 | $120 | 32 hrs |
| #17 | Arizona | $400 | — | 0 hrs |
| #18 | Oregon | $375 | $150 | 30 hrs |
| #19 | Wisconsin | $355 | — | 40 hrs |
| #20 | Montana | $305 | — | 40 hrs |
| #20 | Virginia | $305 | — | 16 hrs |
| #22 | Nebraska | $300 | $300 | — |
| #23 | Indiana | $275 | — | 32 hrs |
| #23 | New Mexico | $275 | — | 60 hrs |
| #23 | North Carolina | $275 | — | 12 hrs |
| #26 | Illinois | $250+ | — | 8 hrs |
| #26 | New Hampshire | $250 | — | 20 hrs |
| #28 | Rhode Island | $200+ | $200 | 12 hrs |
| #28 | South Dakota | $200+ | — | 24 hrs |
| #30 | South Carolina | $80+ | $160 | — |
| #31 | California | $0 | — | — |
| #31 | Colorado | $0 | — | — |
| #31 | District of Columbia | $0 | — | — |
| #31 | Georgia | $0 | — | — |
| #31 | Hawaii | $0 | — | — |
| #31 | Idaho | $0 | — | — |
| #31 | Iowa | $0 | — | 24 hrs |
| #31 | Kansas | $0 | — | — |
| #31 | Maine | $0 | — | — |
| #31 | Michigan | $0 | — | — |
| #31 | Minnesota | $0 | — | — |
| #31 | Missouri | $0 | — | — |
| #31 | Pennsylvania | $0 | — | — |
| #31 | Wyoming | $0 | — | — |
| — | 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.
Washington has the highest total initial licensing fees at $1,020. The national average is $282.
There is significant variation across the 44 states with data. Values range from $0 to $1,020, with a median of $300.