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Becoming a home inspector in Florida means stepping into one of the busiest inspection markets in the country. The Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) licenses every working inspector in the state, requires 120 hours of approved education, a state-administered exam, fingerprints, and proof of $300,000 in commercial general liability coverage.
Required Exam: DBPR-approved state exam
Field Experience: No state-mandated field hour count, but practical training is built into the 120-hour course
Application Fee: ~$180 initial application
Background Check / Fingerprints: Required through FDLE Livescan vendor
Minimum Age: 18, no citizenship requirement
Education Prerequisite: 120 hours of DBPR-approved training course
License Renewal Cycle: Every two years, expires July 31 of even-numbered years
Continuing Education: 14 hours per cycle (12 general + 2 wind mitigation)
Required Insurance: $300,000 minimum commercial general liability
Regulatory Body: Florida DBPR
Florida 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.
Yes. The Florida home inspector course from AHIT is approved by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) as a qualifying education provider. The course covers the 120 hours of DBPR-required pre-license education for Florida home inspector applicants, plus Florida home inspector Standards of Practice and report writing.
Most Florida candidates complete the online AHIT coursework in 4 to 8 weeks at a part-time pace. Your total timeline depends on your study schedule, when you sit for the NHIE, and how quickly you move through DBPR's licensing process after completing the course.
The Florida pre-license education from AHIT is offered online and is self-paced, so you can complete it from anywhere. AHIT also offers optional live, hands-on training that pairs with the online course if you want extra time with experienced instructors before you start inspecting on your own.
After completing your AHIT coursework, you'll register for and pass the NHIE through Pearson VUE, complete an FDLE fingerprint background check, and submit your application to DBPR along with proof of $300,000 in general liability insurance. AHIT provides AHIT-built exam prep tools to help you prepare for the NHIE. For a full breakdown of the Florida licensing process and salary information, see our How to Become a Home Inspector in Florida guide.
Yes! Try the Florida home inspector course with a free 5-day trial, no credit card required. Preview lessons, test the exam prep tools, and decide if the course is right for you before committing.
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