Home Inspector Licensing in Tequesta village, Florida

Who Needs a License

Any person who, for compensation, inspects buildings or structures and provides written reports on their condition must be licensed under Florida law. This includes inspections of residential, commercial, or industrial properties. Home inspection is a regulated trade under Florida's construction industry licensing requirements.

Per Fla. Stat. § 489.105, a home inspector is defined within the scope of construction-related licensure and must comply with state examination and qualification standards before performing inspections for hire.

How to Get Licensed

State Licensure Process:

  1. Meet Qualifications: You must satisfy the experience and education requirements set by the Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board (CILB). Fla. Stat. § 489.113 establishes qualifications for practice, including restrictions on who may hold a license.

  2. Pass the Examination: Apply to take the state home inspector examination administered by the CILB. Fla. Stat. § 489.111 governs licensure by examination and outlines the examination process.

  3. Apply with the CILB: Submit your application to the Construction Industry Licensing Board, which issues all state construction trade licenses. The CILB website and application materials are available through the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).

  4. Receive Your License: Upon passing the exam and meeting all qualifications, you will receive your state home inspector license.

Important: Contact the CILB directly or visit the DBPR website for current exam dates, fees, and detailed qualification requirements, as these are subject to change.

Local Requirements

Tequesta village is located in Palm Beach County, Florida. Home inspection work in Tequesta is subject to state licensing under the statutes cited above.

For local permit and inspection requirements related to property inspections or associated work in Tequesta, consult the Tequesta Municipal Code. Contact the Tequesta Building Department to confirm whether any local amendments, local licensing fees, or additional municipal requirements apply to home inspectors operating within village limits.

Exemptions

Fla. Stat. § 489.103 lists exemptions from construction industry licensing. Certain persons and activities are exempt from licensure requirements, including work performed by public employees in their official capacity and certain other defined activities. Review § 489.103 in full to determine whether your specific work or status qualifies for an exemption.

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

The law belongs to the people. Georgia v. Public.Resource.Org, 590 U.S. (2020)