State guide
Louisiana
Louisiana licenses home inspectors through the Louisiana State Board of Home Inspectors. The licensing law was enacted in 1999, and the statute requires licensure for practice beginning January 1, 2001. ([legis.la.gov](https://www.legis.la.gov/legis/Law.aspx?d=93311&utm_source=openai))
Checked against official sources on October 4, 2026. Rules and links change; confirm with the office listed before you act.
- Licenses home inspectors?
- yes
- Regulator
- Louisiana State Board of Home Inspectors
- License lookup
- Official page →
- Disciplinary actions
- Official page →
- File a complaint
- Official page →
Official resources in Louisiana
Official public search tool to verify whether a Louisiana home inspector is licensed and active. ([lsbhi.state.la.us](https://lsbhi.state.la.us/home-buyers/find-an-inspector/?utm_source=openai))
Board page listing current Louisiana application steps, including education, exam, field training, seminar, insurance, and background check. ([lsbhi.state.la.us](https://lsbhi.state.la.us/get-licensed/?utm_source=openai))
Official complaint page with the online submission process and required supporting information. ([lsbhi.state.la.us](https://lsbhi.state.la.us/file-a-complaint/?utm_source=openai))
Board page linking the Home Inspector Licensing Law and current professional standards and rules. ([lsbhi.state.la.us](https://lsbhi.state.la.us/laws-rules/?utm_source=openai))
Official quarterly bulletin example showing published board minutes and disciplinary actions. ([lsbhi.state.la.us](https://lsbhi.state.la.us/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/July-2025.pdf?utm_source=openai))
Key facts for Louisiana
- Licensure is required beginning January 1, 2001. La. R.S. 37:1476. ([legis.la.gov](https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=184473&utm_source=openai))
- Board: Louisiana State Board of Home Inspectors. La. R.S. 37:1474-1475. ([legis.la.gov](https://www.legis.la.gov/legis/LawPrint.aspx?d=93314&utm_source=openai))
- Current board site says applicants complete 90 education hours, 30 platform-training hours, 10 live inspections, NHIE, seminar, insurance, and background check. ([lsbhi.state.la.us](https://lsbhi.state.la.us/get-licensed/?utm_source=openai))
- Statute requires applicants be 18+, have high school/GED, pass the exam, apply, pay fees, and submit a State Police background request. La. R.S. 37:1477(C). ([legis.la.gov](https://www.legis.la.gov/legis/LawPrint.aspx?d=93317))
- Active inspectors must carry at least $300,000 general liability and $300,000 errors-and-omissions insurance. ([lsbhi.state.la.us](https://lsbhi.state.la.us/insurance-requirements/))
- The board’s quarterly bulletin is its official journal and contains agendas and minutes; recent bulletins also publish disciplinary actions. ([lsbhi.state.la.us](https://lsbhi.state.la.us/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Proffessional-Standards-September-2022-1-2.pdf?utm_source=openai))
What to do next
- Use the Find an Inspector tool before hiring and confirm the inspector is ACTIVE. ([lsbhi.state.la.us](https://lsbhi.state.la.us/home-buyers/find-an-inspector/?utm_source=openai))
- For a complaint, include the inspector’s name and license number, inspection date, report copy, and supporting documents. ([lsbhi.state.la.us](https://lsbhi.state.la.us/file-a-complaint/?utm_source=openai))
- If you are seeking licensure, finish all Louisiana licensing requirements within 36 months of starting the process. ([lsbhi.state.la.us](https://lsbhi.state.la.us/get-licensed/?utm_source=openai))
Helpful guides
- How to check if a home inspector is licensed
- Which states license home inspectors (and which do not)
- How to look up disciplinary actions against a home inspector
- How to file a complaint against a home inspector