Agency
Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation
 
Board
Virginia Board for Asbestos, Lead, and Home Inspectors
 
chapter
Home Inspector Licensing Regulations [18 VAC 15 ‑ 40]
 
Guidance Documents
 
Chapter Information
Description Home Inspector Licensing Regulations
State Authority Title 54.1, Chapter 5
Federal Authority None entered
Text of Regulation Link to Virginia Administrative Code
Meetings See all meetings (17) relating to this chapter.

Contact Information
Name / Title: Jeannette Galanis  / Executive Director
Address: 9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 400
Richmond, VA 23233
Email Address: ALHI@DPOR.Virginia.gov
Telephone: (804)367-2785    FAX: (866)350-5354    TDD: ()-
Current Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
HB 1305 Amendment (ALHI Board Disciplinary Powers)
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. Becomes effective on 11/01/2026.
Maintenance of Insurance Action Fast-Track Not yet submitted to Attorney General for certification.

Past Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
2020-2021 General Review of Home Inspector Licensing Regulations Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 10/01/2025.
SB 607 Amendment Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 08/01/2024.
Temporary Fee Reduction
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 03/02/2022.
Amendments to Incorporate Changes from Marijuana Legalization
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 12/22/2021.
Temporary Fee Reduction
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 02/01/2020.
2017 Home Inspector Temporary Fee Reduction
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 02/01/2018.
Yellow CSST Disclosure
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 09/20/2017.
Transition from Certification to Licensure
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 07/01/2017.
Home Inspector Training Program Amendments
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
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
12/13/2023 Agency Completed Retain As Is
5/17/2019 Agency Completed Retain As Is
11/24/2015 Agency Completed Retain As Is
11/22/2011 Agency Completed Retain As Is