Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation
Virginia Board for Asbestos, Lead, and Home Inspectors
Home Inspector Licensing Regulations
[18 VAC 15 ‑ 40]
Chapter Information
Description | Home Inspector Licensing Regulations |
State Authority | Title 54.1, Chapter 5 |
Federal Authority | None entered |
Exempt from APA | No, changes to this chapter are subject to the Administrative Process Act. |
Text of Regulation | Link to Virginia Administrative Code |
Goals of Regulation | Implement regulations for the licensure of home inspectors on or before July 1, 2017. |
Meetings | See all meetings (16) relating to this chapter. |
Contact Information
Name / Title: | Tanya Pettus / Board Administrator |
Address: |
9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 400 Richmond, VA 23233 |
Email Address: | ALHI@DPOR.Virginia.gov |
Telephone: | (804)367-0362 FAX: (866)350-5354 TDD: ()- |
Current Actions | ||
Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
---|---|---|
SB 607 Amendment | Proposed | Stage complete. Comment period ended 09/01/2023. |
2020-2021 General Review of Home Inspector Licensing Regulations | Proposed | Governor's office review in progress. |
Past Actions | ||
Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
---|---|---|
Temporary Fee Reduction
![]() |
Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 03/02/2022. |
Amendments to Incorporate Changes from Marijuana Legalization
![]() |
Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 12/22/2021. |
Temporary Fee Reduction
![]() |
Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 02/01/2020. |
2017 Home Inspector Temporary Fee Reduction
![]() |
Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 02/01/2018. |
Yellow CSST Disclosure
![]() |
Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 09/20/2017. |
Transition from Certification to Licensure
![]() |
Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 07/01/2017. |
Home Inspector Training Program Amendments
![]() |
Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 04/17/2017. |
Remove requirement that initial training courses have to be taken in a classroom setting | Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 08/01/2015. |
Certified Home Inspector Regulations - Regulatory Reform | Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 05/01/2015. |
Fee Adjustment 2012 | Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 08/01/2015. |
General review of regulations, including standards of practice and continuing education. | Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 04/01/2011. |
Promulgation of certified home inspector regulations. | Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 07/01/2003. |
Withdrawn Actions | ||
Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
---|---|---|
Establishment of New Construction Home Inspection Training Program (HB 2103) | Proposed | Stage withdrawn on 07/11/2016 prior to publication in The Virginia Register. |
Home Inspector Temporary License 08-2010 | Emergency/NOIRA | Stage withdrawn on 11/10/2010 before the Secretary's office completed its review. |
Periodic Reviews | ||
Last Activity | Status | |
---|---|---|
6/13/2023 Filed | Pending | |
5/17/2019 Agency Completed | Retain As Is | |
11/24/2015 Agency Completed | Retain As Is | |
11/22/2011 Agency Completed | Retain As Is |