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Becoming a home inspector in Arkansas means working under a recently restructured licensing system. In 2023, the Arkansas Legislature combined three separate boards (appraisers, abstracters, and home inspectors) into a single State Board of Appraisers, Abstracters, and Home Inspectors under the Arkansas Department of Labor and Licensing.
Required Exams: Two exams: National Home Inspector Examination (NHIE) + ASHI Standards of Practice and Ethics Examination
Education Required: 80 hours total: 64 hours instruction + 16 hours field training
Apprenticeship: Required since January 1, 2023: minimum 3 inspections totaling at least 10 hours under a licensed home inspector
Application Fee: $250 per year
Background Check / Fingerprints: Not required, but criminal history must be disclosed
Minimum Age: 18
Education Format: Classroom or approved online (correspondence courses NOT accepted)
License Renewal Cycle: Annual
Continuing Education: 14 hours annually (8 classroom + up to 6 online)
Required Insurance: $100,000 general liability minimum
Regulatory Body: Arkansas State Board of Appraisers, Abstracters, and Home Inspectors (under Arkansas Department of Labor and Licensing)
Arkansas home inspector course packages vary based on the level of training and additional materials you want. Compare the package options above to find the one that fits your goals and budget. Every package from AHIT includes the Professional AHIT Home Inspector Course and exam prep tools built by AHIT experts, with higher-tier packages adding more study materials and specialty certifications. Note that Arkansas also requires a separate $250 annual application fee paid to the State Board.
Yes. AHIT offers Arkansas State Board-approved qualifying education for home inspector candidates. The course covers the 80 hours of qualifying education the Board requires for Arkansas home inspector applicants, plus Arkansas home inspector Standards of Practice and report writing.
Most Arkansas candidates complete the online instruction portion of the AHIT coursework in 4 to 8 weeks at a part-time pace. The 16 hours of field training is scheduled separately and typically adds 1 to 2 weeks depending on availability. Your total timeline depends on your study schedule, field training availability, and how quickly you move through the State Board's registration process.
The 64 hours of instruction can be completed online and is self-paced. Arkansas's 16 hours of field training must be completed in person under supervision. AHIT pairs your online coursework with the supervised field training you need to meet the State Board's full 80-hour requirement.
After completing your AHIT coursework and field training, you'll register for and pass both the National Home Inspector Examination and the ASHI Standards and Ethics Examination, secure at least $100,000 in general liability insurance, and submit your application to the Arkansas State Board with the $250 annual fee. AHIT provides AHIT-built exam prep tools to help you prepare for both exams. For a full breakdown of the Arkansas licensing process and salary information, see our How to Become a Home Inspector in Arkansas guide.
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