Home Inspector Licensing in Medley town, Florida

Who Needs a License

A license is required to perform home inspections in Florida. Under Fla. Stat. § 489.105, a home inspector is defined as a person who, for a fee, inspects buildings and their systems, components, and conditions, and provides a written report of findings to a client.

If you perform home inspections for compensation in Medley or Miami-Dade County, you must be licensed by the state of Florida.

How to Get Licensed

Step 1: Meet Education and Experience Requirements

Per Fla. Stat. § 489.113, you must have:
- A high school diploma or equivalent, AND
- One of the following:
- 2,000 hours of documented construction or building trade experience in the past five years; OR
- An associate degree or higher in construction, engineering, or a related field plus 1,000 hours of documented experience in the past five years; OR
- A Florida construction license in a construction trade plus 1,000 hours of home inspection experience in the past five years

Step 2: Pass the State Examination

Per Fla. Stat. § 489.111, you must pass the Florida home inspector licensing examination administered by the Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board. The Board conducts and scores the exam.

Step 3: Apply for Your License

Submit your application to the Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board (established under Fla. Stat. § 489.107) with proof of education, experience, and exam passage. Contact the Board for application procedures, fees, and specific submission requirements.

Local Requirements

Home inspectors working in Medley must comply with Miami-Dade County building permit and inspection regulations. Before beginning work on residential inspections in Medley, consult the Medley Municipal Code for any local amendments or requirements beyond state law.

Contact the Medley Building Department for information about local permitting, zoning compliance, and any town-specific inspection procedures.

Exemptions

Per Fla. Stat. § 489.103, the following are exempt from home inspector licensing:
- Employees of a licensed home inspector acting under direct supervision
- Individuals performing inspections for their own property or that of a family member (not for compensation)
- Public employees performing inspections in their official capacity
- Persons inspecting only specific systems (such as HVAC, plumbing, or electrical) if properly licensed in those trades

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
• Medley Municipal Code

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