Oregon Home Inspector License: Training, 20 Points, Exam & CCB Requirements
To earn your home inspector license, Oregon requires satisfying the requirements of the Oregon Construction Contractors Board (CCB): completing 20 education points of approved training, passing the National Home Inspector Examination (NHIE), and ensuring you are either the owner of, or an employee of, a CCB–licensed home inspection business.
ICA’s Oregon home inspector training is fully Oregon-approved by the CCB and awards all 20 of the education points needed for initial licensure.
Oregon Home Inspector License: Requirements at a Glance
| State license required? | Yes |
| Governing body | Oregon Construction Contractors Board (CCB) |
| Education requirement | 20 education points from a CCB-approved program |
| Exam required | Yes — National Home Inspector Examination (NHIE) |
| NHIE fee | ~$225 |
| NHIE format | 200 questions · 4-hour time limit · 30-day wait required between retakes |
| Certification application fee | $150 (paid to CCB) |
| CCB business license | Required — must be an owner or employee of a CCB-licensed home inspector services contractor |
| CCB business license renewal | $400 (every two years) |
| Certification renewal fee | $150 (every two years) |
| License validity | 2 years |
| CE to renew | 30 hours of approved continuing education per renewal cycle |
| Bond and insurance | Required as part of CCB business licensing — verify current minimums with CCB |
| Who is exempt? | Pest control operators, single-component roof inspectors, lead-based paint assessors, and other enumerated exemptions under ORS 701.350 |
Understanding Oregon’s 20 Education Point Requirement
Oregon’s certification requires candidates for certification to earn 20 education points demonstrating knowledge of home inspection. The most direct path — and the one ICA’s course is designed for — is completing a single CCB-approved training program that awards all 20 points. However, Oregon allows points to be earned through several approved routes:
- CCB-approved home inspection training course (ICA’s course): Awards all 20 education points upon completion — the fastest, most straightforward path to meeting the requirement
- Accredited college or university credits: College coursework in building technology, building design, construction science, or related fields may be applied toward education points (verify credit equivalency with CCB)
- Ride-along inspections: Supervised inspection experience — a ride-along with a certified home inspector performing actual inspections — may contribute toward point requirements under specific CCB rules
- Work experience in related trades: Experience earning monetary compensation in construction, building trades, or related fields may be counted toward points under specific CCB guidelines (verify with CCB)
ICA’s CCB-approved course is the only route that awards all 20 points in one step, online, at your own pace. There’s no need to piece together credits, experience hours, and ride-alongs. Enroll, complete the course, receive your 20-point certification, and move on to the exam.
How to Become a Home Inspector in Oregon: 5 Steps
Step 1
Earn your 20 education points by completing ICA’s CCB-approved training course.
Enroll in ICA’s online home inspector certification program — fully approved by the Oregon Construction Contractors Board and designed to award all 20 education points required for Oregon certification in a single course. Study at your own pace, on any device, with lifetime access. ICA will issue you a certification number upon completion that you’ll submit with your CCB application. ICA is a CCB-approved provider.
Step 2
Pass the National Home Inspector Examination (NHIE).
After completing your training and earning your 20 points, schedule and pass the National Home Inspector Examination (NHIE). The exam has 200 multiple-choice questions, a 4-hour time limit, and costs approximately $225. No school in Oregon is permitted to administer the exam — it is given by a third-party testing vendor. ICA’s training course includes NHIE exam prep and NHIE eBook study guides (in Premier and Elite packages) to prepare you fully.
Step 3
Submit your certification application to the CCB.
Once you have your 20 points and NHIE passing score, submit your home inspector certification application to the Oregon Construction Contractors Board along with: your ICA documentation (showing 20 points), your NHIE score report, and the $150 certification application fee. The CCB will review your application and issue your Oregon home inspector certification upon approval.
Step 4
Obtain or establish a CCB-licensed home inspection business.
Oregon law requires that every licensed home inspector must be an owner of, or an employee of, a business licensed with the construction contractors board as a residential general contractor or home inspector services contractor. This is a separate CCB registration from your personal certification. The CCB business license has its own bond and insurance requirements and renews every two years with a $400 fee. You cannot legally perform home inspections for private business for monetary compensation in Oregon without this business license in place.
Step 5
Renew every two years and complete continuing education.
Your Oregon home inspector certification is valid for every two years. To renew, you must complete 30 hours of CCB-approved continuing education per renewal cycle, pay the $150 certification renewal fee, and maintain your CCB business license ($400 renewal). ICA offers approved CE courses for Oregon home inspectors — contact us to see what’s currently available.
Oregon Home Inspector Licensing Authority
Oregon is a licensed state. All home inspectors performing inspections of more than one structural component for compensation must hold a valid certification from the Oregon Construction Contractors Board and must be employed by or own a CCB–licensed home inspection business.
| Governing body | Oregon Construction Contractors Board (CCB) |
| Official website | oregon.gov/ccb |
| Governing statute | ORS Chapter 701 (Construction Contractors); ORS 701.350 (Home Inspector Exemptions) |
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Oregon Home Inspection Frequently Asked Questions
How do I become a home inspector in Oregon?
Once you complete our online home inspection course, you become a certified home inspector and earn your 20 education points for the Oregon license. Upon completion of the course, we’ll email your home inspection certification and issue you your certification number. That number is what you’ll want to put on your business cards and home inspection reports. In addition to your 20 experience points, you also will need to take the National home inspectors exam, for which we prepare you.
How much money do home inspectors make in Oregon?
The average salary for a home inspector in Oregon is approximately $74,000 per year.
How much does an Oregon home inspection pay?
The average fee for a home inspection in Oregon is $400, although the amount you charge for a home inspection will vary based on age and square footage of the home. We cover that all during the course.
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How Much Do Home Inspectors Make in Oregon?
The average salary for a home inspector in Oregon is approximately $74,000 per year, with inspectors in the Portland metro area and other high-demand markets regularly earning above that figure. Home inspectors who add specialty services such as radon testing, mold inspection, or commercial property inspections, consistently earn more per job.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (SOC 47-4011), construction and building inspectors in Oregon earn a median annual wage of $84,580. ICA’s Oregon home inspector training starts at $795 — most graduates recoup their investment within their first few months of active inspections.
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Oregon Home Inspector License FAQs
How do I get an Oregon home inspector license?
To get your home inspector license, Oregon requires four main steps: (1) earn 20 education points through a CCB-approved program like ICA’s; (2) pass the national home inspector examination (NHIE) — 200 questions, 4 hours, ~$225; (3) submit your certification application and $150 application fee to the Oregon Construction Contractors Board; and (4) be an owner or employee of a CCB–licensed home inspector services contractor. All four steps are required before you can legally perform home inspections for compensation in Oregon.
How much does an Oregon home inspection pay?
The average fee for a home inspection in Oregon is $400, although the amount you charge for a home inspection will vary based on the age and square footage of the home. We cover all that during the course.
What is the Oregon Construction Contractors Board (CCB)?
The Oregon Construction Contractors Board (CCB) is the state agency that licenses and regulates home inspectors, contractors, and construction businesses in Oregon. The CCB administers both your personal home inspector certification and the separate business license required to legally operate a home inspection business. All Oregon home inspector training providers must be CCB-approved, and all certifications are issued and renewed through the CCB.
What are Oregon’s 20 education points, and how do I earn them?
Oregon requires every home inspector applicant to earn 20 education points demonstrating knowledge of home inspection. The fastest way: complete a single CCB-approved home inspection training program like ICA’s, which awards all 20 points upon completion. Points can also be earned through accredited college or university credits in construction or building-related fields, supervised inspection ride-along experience, or documented work experience earning monetary compensation in construction trades. ICA’s CCB-approved course is the only single-step path to all 20 points.
Do I need a separate CCB business license to inspect homes in Oregon?
Yes, this is one of Oregon’s most important and frequently missed requirements. Every person who performs home inspections for compensation in Oregon must be either the owner of, or an employee of, a business licensed with the construction contractors board as a residential general contractor or home inspector services contractor. Your personal CCB certification and the CCB business license are separate registrations. The business license has its own bond and insurance requirements and renews every two years with a $400 fee.
What are the fees to get an Oregon home inspector license?
Oregon’s main government fees include: the NHIE exam fee (approximately $225), the CCB certification application fee ($150), and the CCB business license and its associated bond/insurance requirements. At renewal, the certification renewal fee is $150, and the CCB business license renewal is $400 every two years. ICA’s training course starts at $695. Most graduates recoup their full investment within their first few months of active inspections.
How long is an Oregon home inspector certification valid, and how do I renew?
Your Oregon home inspector certification is valid for two years. To renew it, you must complete 30 hours of CCB-approved continuing education during the renewal period, pay the $150 certification renewal fee, and maintain your CCB business license ($400 renewal). ICA offers CE courses for Oregon home inspectors — contact us to learn what’s currently available.
Who is exempt from Oregon’s home inspector licensing requirement?
Under ORS 701.350, certain professionals are exempt from Oregon’s home inspector certification requirement when performing specific, limited work. Exemptions include pest control operators performing pest inspections, professionals inspecting only a single structural component (such as roof-only inspectors), lead-based paint risk assessors, and certain other enumerated categories. However, anyone who inspects more than one structural component of a residential property for compensation is defined as a home inspector and must be licensed. When in doubt, contact the CCB directly.
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