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Iowa Home Inspection Requirements

Iowa requires home inspectors to be state-licensed. Iowa Department of Public Health — Home Inspector Licensure sets the standards. Required forms and disclosures for Iowa inspections are below — plus a free template aligned to IA practice.

01 · Licensing

Licensure requirements

Required. 80 hours of approved education, examination, criminal background check, and insurance.

Regulator: Iowa Department of Public Health — Home Inspector Licensure

02 · Required forms & disclosures

Required Iowa forms

03 · Iowa-aligned template

Free Iowa home inspection report template

A free home inspection report template structured for Iowa practice — InterNACHI / ASHI-aligned section order, severity-tier defect classification, photo-evidence-pairing, and a one-page summary. Compatible with Iowa's required disclosures.

Iowa inspection FAQ

Do home inspectors need a license in Iowa?

Yes. Required. 80 hours of approved education, examination, criminal background check, and insurance. The regulator is Iowa Department of Public Health — Home Inspector Licensure.

What forms are required for a Iowa home inspection?

Iowa SOP; Iowa Code §558A Residential Property Disclosure.

Where can I find a Iowa home inspection report template?

A free Iowa-aligned home inspection report template is available on this page. Download the PDF, edit in Word or Google Docs, or load it into InspectorData for live AI-assisted reporting (90 days free).

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