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Louisiana Home Inspection Requirements

Louisiana requires home inspectors to be state-licensed. Louisiana State Board of Home Inspectors (LSBHI) sets the standards. Required forms and disclosures for Louisiana inspections are below — plus a free template aligned to LA practice.

01 · Licensing

Licensure requirements

Required. 90 hours of education + examination + 25 supervised inspections + insurance.

Regulator: Louisiana State Board of Home Inspectors (LSBHI)

02 · Required forms & disclosures

Required Louisiana forms

03 · Louisiana-aligned template

Free Louisiana home inspection report template

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

Louisiana inspection FAQ

Do home inspectors need a license in Louisiana?

Yes. Required. 90 hours of education + examination + 25 supervised inspections + insurance. The regulator is Louisiana State Board of Home Inspectors (LSBHI).

What forms are required for a Louisiana home inspection?

LSBHI Standards of Practice; Property Disclosure Document (R.S. 9:3196-3200); Termite inspection (often required by lenders).

Where can I find a Louisiana home inspection report template?

A free Louisiana-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).

Inspect in Louisiana? Get the template free.

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