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 having
performed or participated in at least 25 home inspections before an individual may apply for membership and begin
performing residential home inspections.
2. AHI Exam or Equivalent. AHI requires new members to pass the AHI exam, which is a national exam sponsored by
AHI, or to have passed an equivalent state or accredited national exam such as the National Home Inspector Examination
(NHIE).
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
members to self-report 6 hours of continuing education annually and provides a free course option.
6. Full Membership. AHI members are designated full members after performing or participating in more than 100
inspections. Members are responsible for maintaining inspection logs (addresses of home inspections) 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.
