Arizona requires the National Home Inspector Examination (NHIE). Licensing is handled by the Arizona State Board of Technical Registration (BTR). Pre-licensing education: 80 to 88 hours of pre-licensing education (EBPHI's summary lists both figures); distance education is allowed. Insurance: Financial assurance: E&O insurance of $200,000 aggregate / $100,000 per occurrence, or a $25,000 bond or proof of assets, or another BTR-approved mechanism of at least $25,000.
Arizona requirements at a glance
| Exam | National Home Inspector Examination |
|---|---|
| License type | Home inspector (and home inspector-in-training) |
| Pre-licensing education | 80 to 88 hours of pre-licensing education (EBPHI's summary lists both figures); distance education is allowed. |
| Field training / experience | 30 parallel inspections for the in-training license; 100 home inspections for the full home inspector license. |
| Insurance | Financial assurance: E&O insurance of $200,000 aggregate / $100,000 per occurrence, or a $25,000 bond or proof of assets, or another BTR-approved mechanism of at least $25,000. |
| Continuing education | Not listed as required in EBPHI's summary. Licenses renew annually. |
Other requirements
- Losing or failing to maintain financial assurance is grounds for revocation.
Who regulates home inspectors in Arizona
Arizona State Board of Technical Registration (BTR)
(602) 364-4955 · julie.pham@azbtr.gov
How to prepare for the exam in Arizona
The NHIE is 200 multiple-choice questions (175 scored) with a 4-hour limit, and you need a scaled score of 500 to pass. It is weighted 70% Property Inspection, 20% Analysis & Reporting and 10% Professional Responsibilities, so weight your study the same way. Take a diagnostic practice test first, drill your weakest categories, and sit at least one full timed practice exam before test day.
Summarized from the state regulation summary published by the NHIE's exam board, checked October 2026. Licensing rules change, so confirm current requirements with the Arizona State Board of Technical Registration (BTR) before you apply.