Home Inspector Licensing in Kendall West CDP, Florida

Who Needs a License

A home inspector must be licensed under Florida law to engage in the business of home inspection for compensation. Per Fla. Stat. § 489.105, home inspection is defined as the process of observing the structural and mechanical condition of a building, including its systems and components, and providing a written report of that condition.

Any individual or business performing home inspections in Kendall West CDP for a fee must hold a current Florida home inspector license issued by the Construction Industry Licensing Board.

How to Get Licensed

Step 1: Meet Eligibility Requirements
Per Fla. Stat. § 489.113, you must:
- Be at least 18 years old
- Hold a high school diploma or equivalent
- Have 100 hours of classroom instruction from an approved home inspector course

Step 2: Pass the State Examination
Apply to the Construction Industry Licensing Board (CILB) to sit for the home inspector licensing exam. Fla. Stat. § 489.111 governs licensure by examination. You must pass the state exam administered by the CILB.

Step 3: Submit Your Application
Submit your completed application with proof of course completion to the CILB. The board will review your qualifications and exam results before issuing your license.

Step 4: Obtain Local Authorization
Contact the Kendall West Building Department (located in Miami-Dade County) to verify any local licensing or permit requirements specific to operating as a home inspector in this jurisdiction.

Local Requirements

Kendall West CDP is governed by both Miami-Dade County regulations and Kendall West Municipal Code provisions. Consult the Kendall West Municipal Code for any local ordinances, permitting requirements, or operational restrictions that apply to home inspectors conducting business within the community development district.

Contact the Miami-Dade County Building Department for local permit and authorization requirements before beginning operations.

Exemptions

Per Fla. Stat. § 489.103, certain activities and individuals are exempt from home inspector licensing requirements, including:
- Public employees performing inspections as part of official duties
- Employees of licensed home inspectors performing inspections under direct supervision
- Certain inspections performed by structural engineers or architects
- Inspections conducted by property owners of their own property

Refer to Fla. Stat. § 489.103 for the complete list of exemptions and their specific conditions.

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. § 489.111 — Licensure by examination
• Fla. Stat. § 489.113 — Qualifications for practice; restrictions
• Kendall West Municipal Code

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