Home Inspector Licensing in Kendall CDP, Florida

Who Needs a License

A home inspector in Florida must be licensed to conduct inspections of buildings, structures, or premises for clients. Under Fla. Stat. § 489.105, a "home inspector" is defined as a person who, for a fee, inspects buildings or structures and provides written reports to clients on the condition of those properties.

If you perform home inspection services in Kendall CDP, you are required to obtain a state license from the Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board before conducting inspections or advertising inspection services.

How to Get Licensed

Step 1: Meet Experience Requirements

Fla. Stat. § 489.113 establishes qualifications for home inspector licensure. You must document substantial experience in construction, property inspection, or a related field. The specific experience hours and acceptable backgrounds are set by the Construction Industry Licensing Board under Fla. Stat. § 489.107.

Step 2: Pass the Examination

Fla. Stat. § 489.111 requires licensure by examination. You must pass the Florida Home Inspector licensing exam administered by the Construction Industry Licensing Board. The exam tests knowledge of building standards, inspection procedures, and reporting requirements.

Step 3: Submit Your Application

Apply directly to the Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board (the state board that issues home inspector licenses under Fla. Stat. § 489.107). Submit proof of experience, exam results, and required fees. The board is the sole issuing authority—there is no local licensing component in Kendall CDP.

Step 4: Obtain Local Permits and Approvals

Once licensed by the state, contact the Miami-Dade County Building Department (Kendall falls under county jurisdiction) to comply with any local permitting or registration requirements before conducting inspections in the area.

Local Requirements

Kendall CDP is unincorporated Miami-Dade County. Local amendments or additional requirements beyond state law may apply. Consult the Kendall Municipal Code for county-specific provisions affecting home inspectors, including permit procedures, notice requirements, or local inspection standards.

Contact the Miami-Dade County Building Department to confirm whether local registration or additional approvals are required before operating as a home inspector in Kendall.

Exemptions

Fla. Stat. § 489.103 exempts certain persons and activities from licensing requirements. Exemptions include:

• Owners inspecting their own properties
• Architects or engineers performing inspections within their licensed scope
• Employees of government agencies conducting official inspections
• Persons performing inspection work incidental to other licensed construction trades

If your work falls within an exemption category, you may not need a home inspector license—but verify with the Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board before proceeding.

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
• Kendall Municipal Code

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