Massachusetts

Massachusetts’s home inspector registration is two-tiered:  Associate Home Inspector and Home Inspector.  Inspectors must first apply as an Associate Home Inspector prior to completing the requirements to become a Home Inspector.

• Massachusetts home inspection education hours: 75 hours (associate inspector)
• Inspections: 25 home inspections in the presence of a licensed home inspector (associate inspector)/100 direct or indirect inspections (inspector)
• Exam Required: NHIE (associate inspector)
• Application Fee: $225 (associate inspector)/$338 (inspector)
• Insurance Requirements: E&O for a minimum of $250,000
• Other:
  • Passport sized photo taken within one year is required
  • Engaged as an Associate Home Inspector for not less than one year (inspector)
  • Completion of 12 CE hours (inspector)
• Notarized application and a background check is required. Fingerprints are not required. No minimum age requirement.
• High School Diploma or GED is required

Home Inspection License Expiration: Every two years