Home Inspector Licensing in Inglis, Florida

Who Needs a License

A home inspector in Florida must be licensed if they conduct inspections of buildings, structures, or premises for compensation. Under Fla. Stat. § 489.105, a "home inspector" is defined as a person who, for a fee, inspects buildings or structures and provides a written report on their condition. This includes inspections of residential properties, commercial buildings, and other structures.

If you perform home inspections in Inglis or Levy County for payment, you must hold a valid Florida home inspector license.

How to Get Licensed

1. Meet qualifications: Per Fla. Stat. § 489.113, you must be at least 18 years old and have either:
2. 2,000 hours of documented experience performing home inspections in the preceding 5 years, or

3. A combination of education and experience meeting the board's standards.

4. Pass the examination: Fla. Stat. § 489.111 requires you to pass the Florida home inspector licensing examination administered by the Construction Industry Licensing Board (CILB). The CILB, established under Fla. Stat. § 489.107, oversees licensing in this field.

5. Apply for licensure: Submit your application directly to the CILB in Tallahassee, including proof of qualifications, examination passage, and applicable fees.

6. Maintain your license: Florida home inspector licenses require renewal and continuing education as set by the CILB.

Local Requirements

Inglis is located in Levy County, Florida. Before conducting home inspections in the town, you must:

• Obtain local permits: Contact the Inglis Town Building Department to determine whether permits are required for your inspection business operations in the town.
• Review municipal code: Check the Inglis Municipal Code for any local amendments, permit requirements, or restrictions specific to Inglis that may apply beyond state law.

Local requirements vary; the Building Department can clarify what Inglis requires for operating as a home inspector.

Exemptions

Fla. Stat. § 489.103 exempts certain individuals from licensing:

• Owners inspecting their own property (not for compensation to others)
• Licensed architects or engineers performing inspections within their scope of practice
• Licensed contractors performing inspections as part of construction services
• Employees of government agencies conducting official inspections

These exemptions apply only when performing work within the specific exempted context—not when operating as a professional home inspector for hire.

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
• Inglis Municipal Code

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