Track D · HMI
Home Inspection Certification Requirements by State
Requirements for home inspection work vary by state — some states license the trade, many don’t regulate it at all. This page explains how those requirements work and where a professional credential fits. The NISCR Home Inspection Certification is a professional credential that proves verified training in any state; where a license or federal credential is required, it complements — it does not replace — those requirements.
Looking for the certification itself? See the NISCR Home Inspection Certification course — online, self-paced, $249.
- Self-paced
- Instant certificate
- 2-year validity

Earning potential
How much can you earn?
Inspector per inspection
$300-600+
Busy week (multiple jobs)
$1,500-4,000+
Owner potential
mid five-to-six figures