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Home Inspector
Training: 40 hours | Exam: Yes
Governing Authority
Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS)
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Registered (Registration)
Regulation
40 hrs
Education Hours
NHIE
Exam Required
Not required
E&O Insurance
2 years (renewal by 12/14 of each even-numbered year)
Renewal Period
40 hrs
CE Required
Application Fee
$55
Credential fee
License Fee
Included in credential fee
Exam Fee
$225
State law exam; NHIE ($225) paid separately to EBPHI
Wisconsin requires state licensing to practice as a home inspector. You must meet education, examination, and other requirements before performing inspections.
Minimum Age
Education Level
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Standards Details
Wisconsin has detailed Standards of Practice under Administrative Code SPS 131-132
Report Requirements
Written report required; must follow state-mandated format
Required Education Hours
40 hours
Supervised Field Inspections
Minimum 20 hours of hands-on instruction in the performance of home inspections and home inspection report writing, included within the 40-hour requirement inspections
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National Home Inspector Examination (NHIE)
Administered by EBPHI
State-Specific Exam
Passing Score
85% on state exam; scaled 500 on NHIE
Exam Fee
$75 (Wisconsin State Law Exam fee only)
State law exam fee; NHIE fee ($225) paid separately
Overall licensing difficulty: 5/100
Study recommendation: 1–2 weeks of focused review is usually sufficient
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NHIE (National Home Inspector Examination)
Passing Score
85% on state exam; scaled 500 on NHIE
Cost of failing
Retake fee: $75 (Wisconsin State Law Exam fee only)Invest 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 Credential fee | $55 |
License Fee | Included in credential fee |
Exam Fee State law exam; NHIE ($225) paid separately to EBPHI | $225 |
Total Government Fees Credential $55 + state exam $75 + NHIE $225 | $355 |
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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
Additional Requirements for Reciprocity
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Wisconsin has 100% below average — nationally the ratio is 1 per 2,480 residents.
Wisconsin has below-average home inspectors density — strong demand for new home inspectors.
Wisconsin ranks #50 out of 51 states by home inspectors per capita.
Wisconsin requires only 40 hours of pre-licensing education (among the lowest) but has one of the highest CE requirements at 40 hours per biennium. Pre-licensing education must be in-person with 20 hours of hands-on instruction. The state also prohibits inspectors from performing repairs on inspected structures within 2 years.
40 hours pre-registration education (20 hours hands-on; in-person only)
Both NHIE and state law exam required (85% passing score on state exam)
Detailed Standards of Practice under Administrative Code SPS 131-132
40 hours CE per biennium (20 per year) - among the highest CE requirements
Inspectors prohibited from repairing inspected structures within 2 years
Reinstatement after 5+ years lapse requires 40 CE hours and re-passing state exam
There is no interstate compact for home inspectors.
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