Connecticut accepts the National Home Inspector Examination (NHIE) as one of its approved exams. Licensing is handled by the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection, Home Inspection Licensing Board. Pre-licensing education: 40 hours of board-approved home inspection education for the intern permit (live virtual and self-paced formats are not accepted). Insurance: Not listed by the state's licensing summaries.
Connecticut requirements at a glance
| Exam | The written exam administered by the Department of Consumer Protection; the National Home Inspector Examination is accepted if you have already passed it |
|---|---|
| License type | Home inspector intern permit, then home inspector license |
| Pre-licensing education | 40 hours of board-approved home inspection education for the intern permit (live virtual and self-paced formats are not accepted). |
| Field training / experience | 100 supervised inspections as an intern, with at least 10 under direct supervision by a licensed Connecticut inspector, logged and signed by your supervisor. |
| Insurance | Not listed by the state's licensing summaries. |
| Continuing education | 20 hours every two years, including at least 3 hours on current home inspection laws and regulations. |
Other requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- You need a licensed Connecticut home inspector in good standing to supervise you as an intern.
- Licenses renew every two years.
Who regulates home inspectors in Connecticut
Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection, Home Inspection Licensing Board
(860) 713-6100 · dcp.occupationalprofessional@ct.gov · Official website
How to prepare for the exam in Connecticut
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 ASHI's state requirements summary, checked October 2026. Licensing rules change, so confirm current requirements with the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection, Home Inspection Licensing Board before you apply.