CE requirements for home inspectors are different in every state. Florida wants 16 hours per cycle. Some states want zero. If you do not know your state's rules, you could end up scrambling at renewal time, or worse, paying late fees.
Here is what every US state and DC requires for home inspection CE, current as of 2026.
States that require CE hours
The following 32 states require home inspectors to complete continuing education hours for license renewal. Hours are listed per renewal cycle.
| State | CE Hours |
|---|---|
| New Mexico | 60 |
| Ohio | 42 |
| Delaware | 40 |
| Montana | 40 |
| New Jersey | 40 |
| Wisconsin | 40 |
| Indiana | 32 |
| Tennessee | 32 |
| Texas | 32 |
| Arizona | 30 |
| Maryland | 30 |
| Oregon | 30 |
| Kentucky | 28 |
| New York | 24 |
| South Dakota | 24 |
| Washington | 24 |
| Connecticut | 20 |
| Louisiana | 20 |
| Mississippi | 20 |
| Nevada | 20 |
| New Hampshire | 20 |
| Virginia | 16 |
| West Virginia | 16 |
| Alabama | 15 |
| Arkansas | 14 |
| Florida | 14 |
| Illinois | 12 |
| Massachusetts | 12 |
| North Carolina | 12 |
| Rhode Island | 12 |
| Alaska | 8 |
| Oklahoma | 8 |
States with no CE requirement
The following 19 states do not currently require continuing education for home inspection license renewal. You still need to renew on time and pay the renewal fee.
| State | Fee |
|---|---|
| California | $0 |
| Colorado | $0 |
| District of Columbia | $0 |
| Georgia | $0 |
| Hawaii | $0 |
| Idaho | $0 |
| Iowa | $0 |
| Kansas | $0 |
| Maine | $0 |
| Michigan | $0 |
| Minnesota | $0 |
| Missouri | $0 |
| Nebraska | $50 |
| North Dakota | $50 |
| Pennsylvania | $0 |
| South Carolina | $200 |
| Utah | $0 |
| Vermont | $200 |
| Wyoming | $0 |
What to know
- 1Florida has the highest requirement at 16 hours per 2-year cycle, including mandatory HIV/AIDS training.
- 2Most states with CE require between 4 and 14 hours per renewal cycle.
- 3Requirements can change. Several states have added or updated CE rules in recent years, so always verify with your state board.
How to track your CE hours
Most people use spreadsheets or paper folders. Both work until you lose the file or forget to update it. InspectCE is a free app built for home inspectors. It loads your state requirements automatically, lets you log courses by category, and pings you before your license expires.