How to become a home inspector in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania has no statewide home inspector license. Here is what it takes to work as a home inspector in Pennsylvania, 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 Pennsylvania law and official forms. Confirm them on the official page before you apply.
Who can become a home inspector in Pennsylvania?
- For agreement-of-sale inspections: be a full member in good standing of a national home inspection association, a licensed engineer or architect, or supervised by a full member who signs the report
Pennsylvania home inspector license requirements
| State license | No statewide license. Pennsylvania has no state home inspector license; the Home Inspection Law requires inspections tied to a real estate sale to be done by a full member of a national home inspection association (or a PE, architect, or someone supervised by a full member) and requires insurance. |
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| Exam | No state exam; full association membership requires more than 100 inspections and a recognized or accredited exam. |
| Insurance or bond | Errors and omissions and general liability insurance of at least $100,000 per occurrence and $500,000 aggregate, with deductibles no more than $2,500. |
| Continuing education | No state CE; national associations counted under the law must require continuing education for members. |
Steps to become a home inspector in Pennsylvania
- Join a national home inspection association as a full member, or work under the supervision of a full member
- Complete the association's training and exam requirements
- Buy E&O and general liability insurance of at least $100,000 per occurrence and $500,000 aggregate
- Register your business with the state and check local rules
How do you check a home inspector's license in Pennsylvania?
- 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.