Home Inspector Licensing in Perry, Florida

Who Needs a License

A home inspector must be licensed to perform home inspections for compensation in Florida. Under Fla. Stat. § 489.105, a home inspector is defined as a person who, for a fee, inspects buildings and their systems to assess their condition and safety. This includes inspecting structural components, mechanical systems, electrical systems, plumbing, and other building elements.

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

How to Get Licensed

Home inspectors in Florida are regulated by the Construction Industry Licensing Board under Fla. Stat. § 489.107.

Steps to obtain licensure:

1. Meet qualifications under Fla. Stat. § 489.113: You must have a high school diploma or equivalent and satisfy experience requirements set by the board (typically 2,000+ hours of documented home inspection experience or equivalent education).

2. Pass the examination as required by Fla. Stat. § 489.111. You must pass the state home inspector licensing exam administered by the Construction Industry Licensing Board.

3. Submit an application to the Construction Industry Licensing Board with proof of qualifications, exam passage, and any required fees.

4. Receive your license from the state board—not from the city or county.

Contact the Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board for current application procedures, exam schedules, and fee information. The board processes all state-level licensing.

Local Requirements

Permits for home inspections in Perry are handled through the Taylor County building authority. Contact the Perry Building Department or Taylor County Building Department for any local permit requirements when conducting inspections in Perry city limits.

Review the Perry Municipal Code for any local amendments, ordinances, or additional requirements that may apply to home inspectors operating within city limits. Local codes may impose restrictions on inspection practices or require local registration beyond state licensure.

Exemptions

Per Fla. Stat. § 489.103, exemptions from licensing include:

• Owners inspecting their own property
• Employees of government agencies conducting inspections in their official capacity
• Inspectors employed by insurance companies or financial institutions evaluating property for underwriting purposes (subject to specific limitations)
• Work performed on one's own property or for one's own use without compensation

Anyone conducting paid inspections must hold a state license regardless of these exemptions.

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
• Perry Municipal Code

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