--- title: "Kentucky home inspector license | InspectDay" description: "Who licenses Kentucky's home inspectors, and what an applicant needs for training, the state examination, insurance, renewal and continuing education." --- 1. [Home](/) 2. [Becoming a home inspector](/become-a-home-inspector/) 3. [Home inspector license by state](/home-inspector-license/) 4. Kentucky home inspector license License # Kentucky home inspector license The Kentucky Board of Home Inspectors licenses home inspectors, and an applicant needs a board-approved 64-hour course with field training, a passing score on the board's examination and general liability insurance of at least $250,000. Kentucky's statutes and regulations, checked on October 9, 2026 [For new inspectors](/for-new-inspectors/)
Who licenses
The Kentucky Board of Home Inspectors, attached to the Department of Professional Licensing.
Who can apply
At least 18 years old, with a high school diploma or a high school equivalency diploma, and meeting any other criteria the board sets by regulation.
Education
A board-approved course of 64 credit hours. It includes 16 hours of field training, of which no more than 8 may be in a laboratory, and an exit examination with a passing score.
Field inspections
Three unpaid home inspections under the direct supervision of a Kentucky licensed home inspector. Each needs a satisfactory written report submitted to the course provider. These come in addition to the 16 hours of field training.
Examination
A passing score on an examination the board prescribes or approves. The board's rule requires at least 200 questions and third-party accreditation, such as by the Buros Center for Testing.
Insurance
General liability insurance of at least $250,000, from an insurer authorized in Kentucky. The board is the certificate holder. The board gets at least ten days' written notice before the policy is cancelled or not renewed.
License term
An initial license expires on the last day of your birth month in the year after it is issued. A renewed license expires on the last day of your birth month in each even-numbered year.
Renewal
Pay the renewal fee of $200 for each year of licensure, and any late fee. Submit a Kentucky State Police background check and a copy of an inspection report you compiled in the 12 months before renewal.
Continuing education
If you renew in an odd-numbered year, at least 14 hours per license year. If you renew in an even-numbered year, at least 28 hours in the two-year period. The board may not require more than 30 hours per two-year license cycle.
Out-of-state applicants
Two routes. By reciprocity under KRS 198B.714, you apply on form KBHI-1 with its attachments and pay the fee. As a nonresident licensee, you do the same and also file a Consent to Service of Jurisdiction, form KBHI-8, under KRS 198B.716.
## Related - [National home inspector exam](/national-home-inspector-exam/) ## Sources - [Kentucky Legislative Research Commission, “KRS 198B.704 Kentucky Board of Home Inspectors – Members – Removal – Compensation – Meetings”](https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/statute.aspx?id=55516) - [Kentucky Legislative Research Commission, “KRS 198B.712 License required – Qualifications – Application – Insurance – Fee”](https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/statute.aspx?id=46059) - [Kentucky Legislative Research Commission, “Title 831 Chapter 2 Regulation 040”](https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/kar/titles/831/002/040/) - [Kentucky Legislative Research Commission, “KRS 198B.722 Expiration of license – Renewal – Continuing education – Inactive license”](https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/statute.aspx?id=39906) - [Kentucky Legislative Research Commission, “Title 831 Chapter 2 Regulation 020”](https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/kar/titles/831/002/020/) ## New to inspecting? Try the Free plan. [For new inspectors](/for-new-inspectors/)