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How to get a home inspector license in Ohio. 80 education hours required. NHIE accepted. Government fees: $475+. Verified 2026-03-21. Data verified 2026-03-21. Source: LicenseMap (getlicensemap.com).
Home Inspector
Governing Authority
Ohio Department of Commerce - Division of Real Estate & Professional Licensing
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Licensed
Regulation
80 hrs
Education Hours
NHIE
Exam Required
Not required
E&O Insurance
3 years
Renewal Period
42 hrs
CE Required
Ohio 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: $100,000 per occurrence / $300,000 aggregate GL
Required Education Hours
80 hours
Supervised Field Inspections
10 parallel inspections OR curriculum of experience and peer review 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 | $250 |
License Fee | Included in application |
Exam Fee NHIE fee | $225 |
Total Government Fees Application + NHIE + fingerprinting | $475+ |
Standards Details
Ohio has adopted Standards of Practice
Report Requirements
Written report required
Accepts Out-of-State License
Accepts ASHI Certification
Accepts InterNACHI Certification
Renewal Period
Renewal Fee
Continuing Education
Ohio has a 3-year license renewal cycle with 14 hours of CE required annually (42 total). Fingerprints must be submitted within 10 days of the application filing date.
3-year license renewal cycle (uncommon)
14 hours CE annually = 42 per renewal cycle
Fingerprints required within 10 days of application
Both state and FBI background checks required
Seven-member Ohio Home Inspector Board
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
#19 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
$58,620
25th percentile
Median
$70,890
-2% vs. national avg ($72,120)Experienced
$79,660
75th percentile
Wage Distribution (Annual)
3,170 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.
Estimated total: 4–22 weeks
Timeline estimated from licensing requirements on this page.
2–6 weeks
Estimated processing time
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Ohio requires 80 hours of education to become a licensed home inspector. Visit the state board for approved providers and application details.
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