A complete guide to Massachusetts's two-tier home inspector license — Associate-to-Inspector progression, 75 hours of approved education, 100 supervised inspections, the NHIE exam, $250,000 E&O insurance, and the software Massachusetts inspectors trust to stay compliant and grow their business.
| REQUIREMENT | DETAILS | STATUS / RESOURCE |
| License Tier |
Two-tier structure: Associate Home Inspector & Home Inspector Massachusetts applicants must first qualify as an Associate Home Inspector under an identified licensed supervisor. After at least one year as an Associate and 100 supervised inspections, they may apply for the full Home Inspector license. Both tiers are administered by the Board of Registration of Home Inspectors. |
Required MA Home Inspector Licensing |
| Pre-Licensing Education & Field Experience |
75 hours of training, plus 25 supervised inspections at Associate, 100 total at Inspector Applicants must hold a high school diploma or equivalent. Complete a Massachusetts Board-approved 75-hour training course, then perform 25 home inspections under the supervision of a licensed home inspector to earn the Associate license. To advance to full Home Inspector, work as an Associate for at least one year and complete 100 supervised inspections. |
Required MA Board of Registration of Home Inspectors |
| Licensing Exam | Pass the National Home Inspector Examination
Massachusetts applicants must pass the National Home Inspector Examination (NHIE), administered by PSI. The Board has formally adopted the NHIE as the qualifying exam. Pass results must be submitted with the license application. |
$225 Register with PSI |
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E&O Insurance |
$250,000 minimum coverage Carry errors and omissions insurance with a minimum of $250,000 in coverage. Both Associate Home Inspectors and full Home Inspectors must maintain this coverage continuously for the life of their licenses. |
Required MA Statutes & Regulations |
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Application, Renewal & Continuing Education |
Online application via ePLACE portal Submit your initial license application online through the Massachusetts Division of Occupational Licensure's ePLACE portal along with all education, exam, experience, and insurance documentation. Licenses renew on a Board-set schedule with continuing education required for renewal — verify current CE requirements with the Board before each renewal cycle. |
Required Apply with MA DOL |
| OFFICIAL LICENSING RESOURCES |
| MA Board of Registration of Home Inspectors mass.gov |
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MA Home Inspector Licensing |
| MA Statutes and Regulations (Home Inspectors) mass.gov |
| NHIE — Massachusetts nationalhomeinspectorexam.org |
| MASSACHUSETTS AT A GLANCE | |
| License Tiers | Associate Home Inspector / Home Inspector |
| Pre-Licensing Education | 75 Hours |
| Associate Tier Inspections | 25 Supervised |
| Path to Full License | 1 year + 100 supervised inspections |
| Exam | NHIE ($225) |
| E&O Insurance | $250,000 minimum |
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Disclaimer: This page is intended as a general informational resource and does not constitute legal advice. Licensing requirements, fees, and procedures are subject to change. Always verify current requirements directly with the MA Board of Registration of Home Inspectors before submitting your application. Information last reviewed May 2026.
