Home Inspector Licensing in Lehigh Acres CDP, Florida

Who Needs a License

In Florida, a home inspector must be licensed to engage in the business of home inspection. A home inspection involves examining the structural integrity, mechanical systems, and other components of residential property and providing a written report to the purchaser or other interested party.[Fla. Stat. § 489.105]

If you perform home inspections for compensation in Lehigh Acres or Lee County, you must obtain a state license. Unlicensed home inspection work is prohibited.

How to Get Licensed

Home inspector licensure in Florida is administered by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) under the Construction Industry Licensing Board.[Fla. Stat. § 489.107]

Step-by-step process:

1. Meet qualifications. You must be at least 18 years old, a resident of Florida or a business entity registered to conduct business in Florida, and possess a high school diploma or GED. [Fla. Stat. § 489.113]

2. Meet experience requirements. You must complete a minimum of 100 hours of classroom instruction in a DBPR-approved home inspector course and perform at least 10 home inspections under the supervision of a licensed home inspector before applying for licensure. [Fla. Stat. § 489.113]

3. Pass the examination. Submit your application to DBPR and pass the state home inspector licensing examination. [Fla. Stat. § 489.111]

4. Apply with DBPR. Submit your completed application, examination results, proof of education and supervised inspections, and required fees to the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation.

The state board sets all qualification standards and examination requirements. Application processing is handled at the state level, not locally.

Local Requirements

Lehigh Acres CDP is located in Lee County, Florida. Home inspectors working in Lehigh Acres must comply with state law and any applicable Lee County or local municipal ordinances.

Contact the Lehigh Acres Building Department or Lee County Building Department to determine whether permits are required for inspection work in this jurisdiction and to review any local licensing or registration requirements beyond state law.

Refer to the Lehigh Acres Municipal Code for any local amendments or additional provisions.

Exemptions

The following are exempt from licensing as home inspectors: [Fla. Stat. § 489.103]

• Home inspections performed by appraisers or pest control operators acting within their licensed scope
• Inspections performed by property managers for property maintenance purposes
• Inspections performed by government agencies or utilities
• Work performed by licensed contractors or engineers when such work falls within their licensed scope

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
• Lehigh Acres Municipal Code

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