How to become a home inspector in Colorado
Colorado has no statewide home inspector license. Here is what it takes to work as a home inspector in Colorado, from official sources checked November 4, 2026.
Part of the state's website could not be reached when we checked, so some details come from Colorado law and official forms. Confirm them on the official page before you apply.
Colorado home inspector license requirements
| State license | No statewide license. Colorado does not license home inspectors at the state level; home inspection is not among the Division of Professions and Occupations' regulated occupations. |
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Steps to become a home inspector in Colorado
- Check with your city or county about any local business license
- Complete home inspection training
- Consider passing the National Home Inspector Examination (NHIE) or joining a national association
- Buy errors and omissions and general liability insurance
- Register your business with the state
How do you check a home inspector's license in Colorado?
- Check that the status is active and the name matches the person or company you're hiring.
- Ask how long they've been licensed and whether any complaints or discipline are on record.