Home Inspectors Licensing Program
This page provides helpful information and examples about the types of services that must be performed by a DBPR-licensed individual or business
What services require a State of Florida license?
Home Inspectors
A Home Inspector is someone who provides, or offers to provide, a limited visual examination of the readily accessible installed systems and components of a home, which include the structure, electrical system, HVAC system, roof covering, plumbing system, interior components, exterior components, and site conditions that affect the structure, for the purposes of providing a written professional opinion of the condition of the home.
These items are offered as examples of services you do need to hire a person with a Florida license and services you do not need to hire a person with a Florida license. The list is not all inclusive. If you have specific questions, please contact the department at 850.487.1395 or review the rules for the profession at www.myfloridalicense.com. You should also check with your county or city to learn whether or not a local business tax receipt or certificate of competency is required for services that do not require a state license. Please visit our Unlicensed Activity page to learn more about how you can help us combat Unlicensed Activity.
Needs a License |
Does not need a License |
Advertising or representing oneself to be a Home Inspector. |
If a written professional opinion of the home regarding whether each specified system or condition is significantly deficient or is near the end of its service life is not provided. |
Performing work as a home inspector when not acting within the scope of a local, state, or federal license. |
Working solely as an officer or employee of a governmental entity. |