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Get a licence to conduct home inspection services to consumers.
A Home Inspector is defined as an individual who is employed by one or more home inspection businesses to conduct home inspections.
A Home Inspection means an opinion as to the condition of a dwelling based primarily on a non-invasive examination of readily accessible features and components of the dwelling.
If you do not require this licence, you do not need to proceed further.
You will need to provide:
To get started, follow the instructions below to save and open the application form.
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Application for a Home Inspector Licence (PDF, 1.8 MB)
Licence holders must notify Service Alberta in writing within 15 days of ceasing to carry on the activities for which the licence was issued.
It is your responsibility to ensure your licence is in force as long as you continue to do business. Once your licence is issued, note the expiry date and ensure your licence is renewed prior to this date.
Licensees must be able to provide confirmation of licensing on request for both their Home Inspector licence and the associated Home Inspection Business licence. This can be done by providing a copy of the licence or by providing other confirmation that the business is properly licensed. This can include providing a link to the Find a Licensed Business search tool.
Note: applicant, directors, officers and partners are required to read the Consumer Protection Act and its regulations associated with this licence and understand that certain sections are of significance, including but not limited to the specific sections noted below.
Home Inspection Business Regulation
Designation of Trades and Businesses Regulation
General Licensing and Security Regulation
Copies of legislation can be obtained from the Alberta Queen’s Printer.
There are 2 options for providing proof of education.
Provide a degree, diploma or certificate in home inspection from an approved educational institution, as well as:
A degree, diploma or certificate in home inspection includes:
Note: The following education is no longer offered. Coursework successfully completed from the previous program will be accepted for the purposes of applying for a Home Inspector licence:
Additional degrees, diplomas or certificates may be added to this list. For consideration, submit details with your application, or directly to the director at the address on the application.
Provide an approved home inspection designation or licence from an approved industry association or regulatory body.
An approved home inspection designation includes:
Note: The following designations are no longer offered. Designations previously issued from the approved industry association or regulatory body will be accepted for the purposes of applying for a Home Inspector licence:
A licence from an approved regulatory body includes:
Connect with the Consumer Contact Centre:
Hours: 8:15 am to 4:30 pm (open Monday to Friday, closed statutory holidays)
Phone: 780-427-4088
Toll free: 1-877-427-4088 (in Alberta)
Email: [email protected]
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