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How to get a home inspector license in Virginia. 70 education hours required. NHIE accepted. Government fees: $305. Verified 2026-03-21. Data verified 2026-03-21. Source: LicenseMap (getlicensemap.com).
Home Inspector
Governing Authority
Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR) - Board for Asbestos, Lead, and Home Inspectors
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Licensed
Regulation
70 hrs
Education Hours
NHIE
Exam Required
Not required
E&O Insurance
2 years
Renewal Period
16 hrs
CE Required
Virginia 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 per occurrence GL
Required Education Hours
70 hours
Supervised Field Inspections
25 home inspections under direct supervision of licensed inspector 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 | $80 |
License Fee | Included in application |
Exam Fee NHIE fee | $225 |
Total Government Fees Application $80 + NHIE $225 | $305 |
Standards Details
Virginia has adopted Standards of Practice through DPOR regulations (18VAC15-40)
Report Requirements
Written report required; must be delivered to client
Accepts Out-of-State License
Accepts ASHI Certification
Accepts InterNACHI Certification
Additional Requirements for Reciprocity
Renewal Period
Renewal Fee
Continuing Education
Virginia uses a points-based qualification system (effective October 2025) requiring 15 qualifying points with minimums from both education and experience categories. The state also offers a unique NRS (New Residential Structures) specialty requiring an additional 8-hour course for inspecting new construction.
70 hours pre-licensing education required
Points-based qualification system (15 points minimum, 5 from education + 5 from experience) effective Oct 2025
NHIE is the board-approved examination
$250,000 GL insurance required
NRS specialty available for new residential structures (8-hour additional course)
16 hours CE per biennium
$80 application fee (non-refundable)
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
#22 of 51
Cost
#23 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
$57,630
25th percentile
Median
$69,960
-3% vs. national avg ($72,120)Experienced
$80,640
75th percentile
Wage Distribution (Annual)
5,260 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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Virginia requires 70 hours of education to become a licensed home inspector. Visit the state board for approved providers and application details.
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