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Home Inspector
Training: 140 hours | Exam: Yes
Governing Authority
New York State Department of State, Division of Licensing Services
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Licensed
Regulation
140 hrs
Education Hours
NHIE
Exam Required
Not required
E&O Insurance
2 years
Renewal Period
24 hrs
CE Required
Application Fee
$250
Initial 2-year license fee
License Fee
Included in application fee
Exam Fee
$50
New York written exam fee
New York 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: $150,000 per occurrence and $500,000 aggregate
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Standards Details
NYS DOS has adopted Standards of Practice
Report Requirements
Written report required
Required Education Hours
140 hours
Supervised Field Inspections
40 hours of unpaid field-based inspections in the presence of and under direct supervision of a Home Inspector licensed by NYS, or a professional engineer or architect regulated by NYS inspections
Online Education Allowed
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National Home Inspector Examination (NHIE)
Administered by EBPHI
State-Specific Exam
Passing Score
Scaled score of 500 (NHIE)
Exam Fee
$225
NHIE fee; NYS exam fee may differ
Overall licensing difficulty: 3/100
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 (NHIE)
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 Initial 2-year license fee | $250 |
License Fee | Included in application fee |
Exam Fee New York written exam fee | $50 |
Total Government Fees Initial license + NHIE | $475 |
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Renewal Period
Renewal Fee
Continuing Education
Accepts Out-of-State License
Accepts ASHI Certification
Accepts InterNACHI Certification
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Home Inspector Schools in New York
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New York has 21% above average — nationally the ratio is 1 per 2,480 residents.
New York is one of the most saturated home inspectors markets in the country.
New York ranks #7 out of 51 states by home inspectors per capita.
New York accepts both its own state exam and the NHIE. The $500,000 aggregate insurance requirement is among the higher amounts nationally.
140 hours education including 40 hours field inspections
NYS has its own exam but also accepts NHIE
$150,000/$500,000 GL insurance required
Initial fee $250, renewal $100
24 hours CE per biennium
There is no interstate compact for home inspectors.
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