Home Inspector Licensing in Progress Village CDP, Florida

Who Needs a License

Under Florida law, a home inspector must be licensed to perform home inspections for compensation. [Fla. Stat. § 489.105] defines a home inspector as a person who, for a fee, inspects buildings and structures and provides a written report on the condition of the property. If you inspect residential or commercial properties and charge a fee—whether directly to the consumer or through a real estate transaction—you must hold a valid Florida home inspector license.

How to Get Licensed

Home inspector licensure in Florida is governed by the Construction Industry Licensing Board (CILB). [Fla. Stat. § 489.107] establishes this board's authority over licensure.

To obtain a license:

  1. Meet qualifications: You must satisfy experience and education requirements under [Fla. Stat. § 489.113]. This typically includes completing approved coursework and meeting documented work-experience hours in home inspection or related construction fields.

  2. Pass the examination: [Fla. Stat. § 489.111] requires licensure by examination. You must pass the CILB-administered home inspector examination.

  3. Apply with the CILB: Submit your application, proof of qualifications, examination results, and applicable fees to the Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board. Applications are processed at the state level, not locally in Progress Village.

  4. Obtain local authorization: Once licensed by the state, verify with the Hillsborough County Building Department or Progress Village municipal offices whether additional local permits or approvals are required before conducting inspections within the jurisdiction.

Local Requirements

Progress Village CDP is located in Hillsborough County. Home inspection work performed in Progress Village may be subject to local code provisions. Review the Progress Village Municipal Code for any local amendments, permitting requirements, or restrictions on home inspection activity.

For specific requirements on permits or local authorization, contact the Hillsborough County Building Department or the Progress Village local administrative office.

Exemptions

[Fla. Stat. § 489.103] provides exemptions from licensure. These include inspections performed by government employees acting in their official capacity, inspections by property owners of their own property, and certain limited inspections by real estate licensees. However, if you are performing inspections for compensation as a business service, these exemptions do not apply.

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

The law belongs to the people. Georgia v. Public.Resource.Org, 590 U.S. (2020)