AHI membership is open to applicants at least 18 years old with a high school diploma or equivalent, who have
met the following criteria:
1. Education and/or Experience. AHI requires a minimum of 90 hours of accredited* home inspector education or a
minimum of 25 paid home inspections before an individual may apply for membership and begin performing residential
home inspections. (See list of approved education providers.)
2. AHI Exam or Equivalent. AHI requires new members to pass the AHI exam, which is a national exam sponsored by
AHI and provided to members at no charge, or to have passed an equivalent state, national or other accredited exam.
3. State Requirements. AHI requires its members to complete all mandatory state licensing or registration requirements
for home inspectors which may include additional exams, insurance requirements and background checks.
4. Ethics & Standards. All members must be of good moral character and agree to abide by the AHI Standards
of Practice and Code of Ethics, which establish a minimum and uniform standard for performing an inspection of
a single-family to a four-family dwelling.
5. Continuing Education. Part of AHI's mission is to promote professional development for its members. AHI requires
6 hours of continuing education credits for membership renewal, and provides a free course option.
6. Full Membership. AHI members are designated full members after performing or participating in at least 100 inspections.
Members are responsible for maintaining inspection logs and completing AHI documents to certify compliance.
7. Membership Dues: AHI members agree to pay a $289 membership fee the first year and $149 annually thereafter,
payable by check or credit card.
