The home inspection profession is regulated in New York, and PHII's home inspector certification can help you get started! New York requires new home inspectors to complete several steps before applying for a home inspector license. Follow the path below to become a licensed home inspector in New York.

The law requires New York home inspectors to:

1. Complete high school or GED
2. Pass 100 hours of approved pre-licensure classroom instruction (PHII is fully approved by New York)
3. Complete 40 hours of unpaid inspection experience under the direct supervision of a New York licensed inspector
4. Pass the New York state exam
5. Have $150,000 general liability insurance per occurrence with $500,000 aggregate
6. Renew license every 2 years (24rs of CE)

PHII's pre-license classroom course has been approved by the New York Department of State for the required 100 hours of classroom training and 40 hours of in-field training. You must take the 12-day class in Madison, South Dakota. Call for details.

Additional Steps to Advance Your New York Home Inspection Career

1) Join a Professional Home Inspector Association. PHII pays for your first year of membership in the North American Association of Home Inspectors (AHI). Many states also have their own home inspector associations you can join for networking opportunities.

2) Join a Multi-Inspector Company in New York to gain experience, or start your own business. Established home inspection companies in New York are always looking for new home inspectors to work for them. Businesses provide benefits, professional insurance and home inspection scheduling.

3) Register Your Own Business in New York and obtain general liability insurance and/or errors and omissions (E&O) insurance. Home inspector insurance policies are affordable and will protect you against career-ending lawsuits. Build your own home inspection business in New York and enjoy the success that follows!

Our students have had great success passing state and national exams, and you also receive FREE continuing education credits with your enrollment! Please check the website periodically for updates about current licensing laws or call toll free (800) 983-6322

State Board:
New York State Department of State
Division of Licensing Services,
(518) 474-4429
(518) 473-6648 fax
https://dos.ny.gov/home-inspector
Approved: Yes

Training Provider:
Professional Home Inspection Institute
1533 NW 2nd St, Madison, SD 57042
http://www.homeinspectioninstitute.com
Toll Free 605-427-2908