How to Become a Licensed Home Inspector in Oregon
InterNACHI’s Oregon Pre-Licensing Program
Welcome to the Oregon Home Inspector Licensing Program. Oregon requires individuals who perform home inspections for compensation to be licensed by the Oregon Construction Contractors Board (CCB). Oregon uses a point-based system to evaluate home inspector qualifications. Before applying, you should review the CCB’s requirements for education, examinations, experience, insurance, and ride-along inspections.
You may find official licensing information at:
https://www.oregon.gov/ccb/licensing/pages/home-inspector.aspx
To Perform Home Inspections in Oregon, You Must:
- Meet the eligibility requirements established by the Oregon Construction Contractors Board.
- Earn 20 education points by completing qualifying courses, which may include InterNACHI’s home inspection certification and courses that cover inspection practices, report writing, ethics, communication, and business practices. Completing InterNACHI’s Home Inspector Certificate Program will provide all 20 education points required to fulfill Oregon’s education requirement.
- Participate in ride-along home inspections with a licensed home inspector, which may be used to satisfy education and experience requirements. Find an InterNACHI® Mentor near you to complete your ride alongs.
- Pass the National Home Inspector Examination (NHIE) as required by the Oregon Construction Contractors Board. To help practice or prepare for the exam, you may take InterNACHI's Online Home Inspector Exam (free and open to everyone), take the InterNACHI® Ultimate Home Inspection Practice Test (free and online for members), and take InterNACHI's accredited online courses (free and online for members).
- Submit a completed application and required fees to the Oregon Construction Contractors Board.
- Maintain required general liability insurance and bonding as required by Oregon law and the Construction Contractors Board.
Oregon Education Points Requirements
Education Courses That May Be Used to Earn Oregon Education Points
Applicants may earn education points by completing home inspection certification and related coursework, including:
- For all 20 points, complete InterNACHI's Home Inspector Certificate Program , which contains a list of courses to complete.
- Complete a construction-related course such as InterNACHI's Residential Structural Design for Home Inspectors Course.
- Report writing course with InterNACHI's Defect Recognition and Report Writing Course.
- Communication skills course with InterNACHI's Customer Service and Communication for Inspectors Course.
- Business practices course with InterNACHI's Home Inspection Business and Marketing Course.
- Ethics course with InterNACHI's Code of Ethics Course.
- Find an inspector for a ride-along on our Mentor Database.
After You’re Licensed — Keep It Active
Oregon home inspector licenses expire every two years and must be renewed through the Oregon Construction Contractors Board. Licensed home inspectors are required to complete 30 hours of continuing education every two years from approved providers and maintain insurance and bonding in order to qualify for license renewal. InterNACHI provides state-approved CE.
You must retain proof of CE completion for your renewal cycle. InterNACHI® Certificates of Completion are available via the InterNACHI® dashboard FOREVER.
Need assistance with your pre-licensing or continuing education requirements? Contact our education team at [email protected].
