The Healthy Home Evaluator (HHE) credential certifies that a professional can assess a home for common health and safety concerns and provide appropriate recommendations. HHEs are trained to identify indicators of problems such as moisture, mold, fire and safety risks, asbestos or lead concerns, radon, pest issues, and carbon monoxide hazards. An HHE does not diagnose hazards such as lead or asbestos without specialized training, but they can recognize potential signs of these issues and refer homeowners to qualified professionals.

The Healthy Home Evaluator (HHE) certification builds on other BPI certifications. Before you can pursue HHE certification, you must already hold one of the following active BPI credentials:

• BPI Building Analyst (BA) or Building Analyst–Professional (BA-P)
• BPI Quality Control Inspector (QCI) 
• BPI Multifamily Building Analyst (MFBA)

If your prerequisite certification (BA, BA-P, MFBA, EA, or QCI) lapses, so will your HHE certification. Once you reactivate your prequisite certification, your HHE certification will automatically reinstate, as long as your HHE certification date has not expired.

The HHE certification is good for three (3) years.

Training is optional. Though not required by BPI, many candidates take exam-preparation training (classroom, online, or hybrid) with one of our BPI Test Centers to increase their chances of passing the exam.

Several software options are on the market, such as Healthy Housing Solution's Healthy Home Check-Up and HUD's Healthy Home Rating System. There may also be local options.