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How to get a home inspector license in Kentucky. 64 education hours required. NHIE accepted. Government fees: varies. Verified 2026-03-21. Data verified 2026-03-21. Source: LicenseMap (getlicensemap.com).
Home Inspector
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Licensed
Regulation
64 hrs
Education Hours
NHIE
Exam Required
Not required
E&O Insurance
2 years
Renewal Period
28 hrs
CE Required
Kentucky requires state licensing to practice as a home inspector. You must meet education, examination, and other requirements before performing inspections.
Minimum Age
Education Level
Background Check
Fingerprinting
Minimum coverage: $250,000 general liability
Required Education Hours
64 hours
Supervised Field Inspections
16 field hours included in 64-hour requirement; 3 unpaid inspections with satisfactory reports inspections
Online Education Allowed
Approved Education Providers
Curriculum Topics
National Home Inspector Examination (NHIE)
Administered by EBPHI
Passing Score
Scaled score of 500
Exam Fee
$225
NHIE fee
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
Application Fee Non-refundable application fee | $250 |
Exam Fee NHIE fee | $225 |
Total Government Fees Contact KBHI for complete fee schedule | Varies |
Standards Details
Kentucky Board of Home Inspectors has adopted Standards of Practice
Report Requirements
Written report required for each inspection
Accepts Out-of-State License
Accepts ASHI Certification
Accepts InterNACHI Certification
Renewal Period
Renewal Fee
Continuing Education
Regulatory Board
Kentucky requires both state (KSP) and FBI fingerprint-based background checks, and mandates 3 unpaid practice inspections with written reports as part of the pre-licensing education.
Kentucky requires both KSP (state) and FBI fingerprint-based background checks
3 unpaid home inspections with written reports required as part of training
28 hours CE per biennium is a relatively high CE requirement
$250,000 general liability insurance required
There is no interstate compact for home inspectors.
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How this state compares to 50 others for this profession
Timeline
#1 of 51
Salary
#35 of 51
Cost
#33 of 51
Processing
#1 of 51
Based on May 2024 Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data for Construction and Building Inspectors (SOC 47-4011)
Entry Level
$52,080
25th percentile
Median
$63,770
-12% vs. national avg ($72,120)Experienced
$85,300
75th percentile
Wage Distribution (Annual)
1,060 employed in this state
Note: BLS category "Construction and Building Inspectors" is broader than home inspectors specifically. It includes government building inspectors, code compliance officers, and other inspection roles with different pay scales.
Source: BLS OEWS – Construction and Building Inspectors (May 2024)
National employment projections for 2024-2034
Projected Growth
+5%
Average GrowthNew Jobs
+6,600
over 10 years
Annual Openings
12,300
per year (avg.)
131,100 currently employed nationwide (2024)
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034 (September 2025)
Government fees and exam costs to obtain your initial license
Note: These are government licensing fees only. Education/training program costs (tuition, books, etc.) are not included as they vary widely by institution.
Source: Kentucky Board of Home Inspectors (Public Protection Cabinet) — Licensing Requirements
Estimated total: 4–22 weeks
Timeline estimated from licensing requirements on this page.
Source: Kentucky Board of Home Inspectors (Public Protection Cabinet) — Licensing Requirements
2–6 weeks
Estimated processing time
Source: Kentucky Board of Home Inspectors (Public Protection Cabinet) — Licensing Requirements
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Kentucky requires 64 hours of education to become a licensed home inspector. Visit the state board for approved providers and application details.
Contact the state board for a list of approved education providers.