How to become a home inspector in Oregon
To become a home inspector in Oregon, you pass the NHIE, earn 20 qualifying points from classes, ride-alongs, or experience, and apply to the Construction Contractors Board for $150. You can't work until your certification is tied to an active CCB business license.
NHIE requiredChecked on October 4, 2026
Oregon at a glance
| Item | Oregon |
|---|---|
| Exam | The NHIE, through PSI. No state section. The board lists the fee as $225. |
| Qualifying points | 20, from classes, ride-alongs, or experience |
| Business | You must own or work for a business licensed with the CCB |
| Business bond and insurance | A home inspector services contractor needs a $15,000 bond and $100,000 per occurrence insurance |
| Certification fee | $150 for two years |
| Renewal | $150 every 2 years, with 30 continuing education units |
The licensing body is the Oregon Construction Contractors Board. Fees and rules change, so check them with the state before you pay for anything.
Steps to a Oregon license
- Pass the NHIE through PSI.
- Apply for the certification by mail or fax with proof of your 20 points, your score report, and the $150 fee.
- Have the owner of an active CCB license file the form that ties your certification to that business.
How the points add up
A 3-credit college class in home inspection earns 10 points. A 3-hour class from an approved provider earns 1. Each ride-along with an Oregon certified home inspector earns 1.
Experience counts too: 4 points for each 12 months working as a home inspector, and 2 for each 12 months of construction-related work.
More on the exam
Questions people ask
Does Oregon use the NHIE?
Yes. Oregon's rule requires the National Home Inspector Examination and adds no state section.
Is it a license or a certification in Oregon?
A certification. The title is Oregon certified home inspector, and the business you work through holds the CCB license.
How many hours do I need in Oregon?
Oregon sets no hour count. You need 20 points, and a single 3-credit college class in home inspection earns 10 of them.
See where you stand
Take a free 200 question practice exam, weighted like the NHIE, with your score by task.
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