A complete guide to Oregon's CCB Certified Home Inspector requirements — 60 hours of approved education, the NHIE exam, mandatory business affiliation, and the software Oregon inspectors trust to stay compliant and grow their business.
| REQUIREMENT | DETAILS | STATUS / RESOURCE |
| Pre-Licensing Education |
20 qualifying points (approximately 60 hours of approved education Oregon uses a points-based education system administered by the Construction Contractors Board. Applicants must earn 20 qualifying points before sitting for the exam. Points can be earned through CCB-approved coursework, accredited college coursework in construction or related fields, or documented professional experience. The 20-point threshold is approximately equivalent to 60 hours of formal classroom education. |
Required CCB approved courses |
| Licensing Exam |
Pass the National Home Inspector Examination |
$225 Register for the NHIE |
| Mandatory Business Affiliation | Every certified inspector must be tied to a CCB-licensed business Oregon requires every certified home inspector to be an owner or employee of a business that is independently licensed with the CCB. Solo practitioners must form their own LLC or corporation and obtain a CCB business license for that entity. This is unique to Oregon — no other state requires this dual licensing structure. |
Required CCB business licensing |
| Insurance & Bond (via Business License) | Bond and general liability through your CCB-licensed business The CCB-licensed business must maintain a contractor surety bond between $10,000 and $20,000 (depending on business size and category) and general liability insurance with limits between $100,000 and $500,000. Coverage must be active continuously for the life of the business license; lapses can affect both the business license and the inspector's certification. |
Required CCB business licensing |
| Application, Renewal & Continuing Education | $150 application fee, two-year renewal cycle, 30 CE hours per cycle Submit your Certified Home Inspector application through the CCB with the $150 non-refundable application fee. Certification renews every two years. CE requirement per renewal period is 30 hours, earned through CCB-approved providers in approved subject areas. CE may also include documented ride-alongs with other inspectors. |
Required Apply with CCB |
| OFFICIAL LICENSING RESOURCES |
| Oregon CCB — Home Inspector Certification oregon.gov/ccb |
| ORS 701.445 — Home Inspector Certification oregon.public.law |
| Oregon Secretary of State — Business oregon.gov |
| NHIE — Oregon nationalhomeinspectorexam.org |
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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 Oregon CCB before submitting your application. Information last reviewed May 2026.
