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Home Inspector
Exam: Yes
Governing Authority
PA Office of Attorney General — regulates under Act 114 of 2000, Title 68 (Pennsylvania Trade Practice Act). There is no dedicated licensing board, but the OAG is the named regulating body.
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Regulated (association membership required)
Regulation
Varies
Education Hours
NHIE
Exam Required
Required
E&O Insurance
Per association requirements
Renewal Period
No
CE Required
Exam Fee
$225
NHIE fee through association
Pennsylvania 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 / $500,000 aggregate (both E&O and GL)
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Standards Details
Per national association standards
Report Requirements
Written report required
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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: 1/100
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 |
|---|---|
Exam Fee NHIE fee through association | $225 |
Total Government Fees No state fees; association and insurance costs apply | $0 |
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Renewal Period
Renewal Fee
Continuing Education
Accepts Out-of-State License
Accepts ASHI Certification
Accepts InterNACHI Certification
Additional Requirements for Reciprocity
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Pennsylvania has 5% above average — nationally the ratio is 1 per 2,480 residents.
Pennsylvania has above-average home inspectors density — competitive market.
Pennsylvania ranks #15 out of 51 states by home inspectors per capita.
Pennsylvania requires national association membership and insurance but has no state licensing board or state license. Philadelphia has its own completely separate licensing requirements.
PA requires association membership but not state licensing
Must be member of non-profit national association with 10+ states
100 ride-along inspections required through association
$100,000/$500,000 insurance required
Philadelphia has completely different requirements (separate city license)
There is no interstate compact for home inspectors.
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