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Home Inspector
Training: 90 hours | Exam: Yes
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Licensed
Regulation
90 hrs
Education Hours
NHIE
Exam Required
Required
E&O Insurance
1 year (annual)
Renewal Period
4 hrs
CE Required
Application Fee
$200
License Fee
Included in application fee
Exam Fee
$225
NHIE fee
Louisiana 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: $300,000 per year E&O with maximum $5,000 deductible and $300,000 per year general liability with maximum $5,000 deductible
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Standards Details
LSBHI has adopted comprehensive Standards of Practice
Report Requirements
Written report required for each inspection
Required Education Hours
90 hours
Supervised Field Inspections
30 hours of prelicensing platform training plus 10 live inspections with an approved in-field trainer inspections
Online Education Allowed
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National Home Inspector Examination (NHIE)
Administered by EBPHI
Passing Score
Scaled score of 500
Exam Fee
$225
NHIE fee
Overall licensing difficulty: 2/100
Study recommendation: 1–2 weeks of focused review is usually sufficient
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NHIE (National Home Inspector Examination)
Passing Score
Scaled score of 500
Cost of failing
Retake fee: $225Invest in preparation to pass the first time.
How long should you study? Most candidates study 2–4 weeks before taking the NHIE (National Home Inspector Examination).
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| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
Application Fee | $200 |
License Fee | Included in application fee |
Exam Fee NHIE fee | $225 |
Total Government Fees Application + NHIE exam fee + background check costs | $425+ |
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Renewal Period
Renewal Fee
Continuing Education
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Accepts Out-of-State License
Accepts ASHI Certification
Accepts InterNACHI Certification
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Louisiana has 44% below average — nationally the ratio is 1 per 2,480 residents.
Louisiana has average home inspectors density relative to population.
Louisiana ranks #36 out of 51 states by home inspectors per capita.
Louisiana requires both $300,000 E&O and $300,000 general liability insurance with maximum $5,000 deductibles - among the highest insurance requirements in the nation. The 36-month completion window and mandatory in-field training make it one of the more demanding states.
Louisiana has its own state board dedicated to home inspectors (LSBHI)
All licensing requirements must be completed within 36 months
Application to LSBHI must be the last step in the process
$300,000 E&O and general liability insurance required (high by national standards)
Maximum $5,000 deductible on insurance policies
Contact: 5211 Essen Lane, Suite 9, Baton Rouge, LA 70809; (225) 248-1334
There is no interstate compact for home inspectors.
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