Home Inspector Licensing in Boulevard Gardens CDP, Florida

Who Needs a License

Any person who, for compensation, inspects buildings or structures and prepares written reports on their condition must be licensed as a home inspector under Florida law. This includes inspections of residential, commercial, or industrial property performed for a fee or as part of a service package.[^1]

The Florida Statutes define "home inspector" work broadly to capture anyone engaged in the systematic examination and evaluation of a building's structural, mechanical, and safety systems.[^1] Even if you call yourself by another title, if the work constitutes home inspection, licensure is required.

How to Get Licensed

Step 1: Meet Qualifications
You must satisfy education and experience requirements set by the Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board (CILB).[^2] These include documented hours of practical home inspection experience and completion of approved education courses.

Step 2: Pass the Examination
Apply to the CILB for licensure by examination.[^3] You will take a state-administered exam covering the Florida Statutes, the Florida Administrative Code, and technical inspection standards.

Step 3: Submit Application
File your application with the CILB, which administers all home inspector licenses statewide.[^2] Include proof of qualifications, exam passage, and any required fees.

For specific current requirements, experience hour thresholds, and approved course providers, contact the Construction Industry Licensing Board or visit the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation website.

Local Requirements

Home inspector licenses are issued by the State of Florida, not by Boulevard Gardens CDP or Broward County. However, all work performed in Boulevard Gardens must comply with local building codes and permitting requirements.

Before conducting inspections or pulling permits in Boulevard Gardens, review the Boulevard Gardens Municipal Code for any local amendments, inspection protocols, or permit procedures that may apply to your work.

Contact the Boulevard Gardens Building Department to determine whether inspections require local permits or notifications before work begins.

Exemptions

The following are exempt from home inspector licensing:[^4]

• Employees of a licensed home inspector acting under direct supervision
• Inspectors employed by government agencies in their official capacity
• Property owners inspecting their own property (not for compensation)
• Structural engineers, architects, and professional engineers performing work within their licensed scope
• Home warranty companies conducting inspections under warranty programs, subject to specific statutory conditions

State Licensing Board Contact

Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Home Inspector Licensing
- Phone: 850-487-1395
- Website: https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/home-inspectors/

References

[^1]: Fla. Stat. § 489.105 — Definitions
[^2]: Fla. Stat. § 489.107 — Construction Industry Licensing Board
[^3]: Fla. Stat. § 489.111 — Licensure by examination
[^4]: Fla. Stat. § 489.103 — Exemptions

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