Florida home inspector license overview

Florida home inspectors are licensed by the Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR). Here is a plain summary of the published requirements as of late 2026. Confirm every detail on the DBPR home inspectors page.

Education

Florida law requires an approved course of study of at least 120 hours covering eight components of a home: structure, electrical, HVAC, roof covering, plumbing, interior, exterior and site conditions that affect the structure.

Exam choices

DBPR does not run the exam itself. It approves exams from outside organizations, and its list includes the National Home Inspector Examination along with other approved options. Check the current list on DBPR's exam information page and pick the one your course provider recommends.

Other requirements

Electronic fingerprints and a background check.
An attestation of commercial general liability insurance at the amount DBPR sets.
Application and fee. Licenses renew on a two-year cycle with continuing education, including wind mitigation hours.

Preparing for the national exam

If you choose the national exam, our study guide follows its outline task by task. Start with the free practice questions, find your weak areas, then build stamina with timed mock exams in the practice app. All questions are original practice items, not actual exam questions.

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General information only, not legal or licensing advice. Sources: Florida Statutes 468.8313 and DBPR pages, reviewed November 2026. Always verify with DBPR.