Home Inspector Licensing in Inverness Highlands North CDP, Florida

Who Needs a License

A home inspector must be licensed to engage in the business of home inspection in Florida. Under Fla. Stat. § 489.105, a home inspector is defined as a person who, for a fee, inspects buildings or structures and their systems, and provides written reports on the condition of those buildings or systems to clients.

If you perform home inspections for compensation in Inverness Highlands North CDP, you must hold a current Florida home inspector license.

How to Get Licensed

Step 1: Meet Qualifications
Per Fla. Stat. § 489.113, you must:
- Be at least 18 years old
- Have a high school diploma or equivalent
- Complete required hours of classroom instruction in home inspection
- Meet practical experience requirements (typically 100 inspections or equivalent documented experience)

Step 2: Pass the Examination
Fla. Stat. § 489.111 governs licensure by examination. You must pass the Florida home inspector licensing exam administered by the Construction Industry Licensing Board.

Step 3: Apply for Licensure
Submit your application to the Construction Industry Licensing Board (established under Fla. Stat. § 489.107). Include proof of education, experience, and exam passage.

Local Requirements

Inverness Highlands North CDP is located in Citrus County, Florida. Permit requirements and local building code enforcement are typically handled by Citrus County. Contact the Citrus County Building Department to determine permit and inspection requirements for home inspection activities conducted within the unincorporated community development area.

Refer to the Inverness Highlands North Municipal Code for any local amendments or additional restrictions beyond state licensing requirements. Review this code before beginning operations.

Exemptions

Fla. Stat. § 489.103 provides exemptions to licensing. A home inspector license is not required if:
- The inspection is performed by the property owner
- The inspection is performed by a licensed professional (such as a licensed engineer or architect) within their scope of practice
- The work falls outside the legal definition of home inspection

Review the statute to confirm whether your specific work qualifies for exemption.

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

• Fla. Stat. § 489.103 — Exemptions
• Fla. Stat. § 489.105 — Definitions
• Fla. Stat. § 489.107 — Construction Industry Licensing Board
• Fla. Stat. § 489.111 — Licensure by examination
• Fla. Stat. § 489.113 — Qualifications for practice; restrictions
• Inverness Highlands North Municipal Code

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