2026 NEW YORK CE GUIDE
New York License Continuing Education Requirements
How many CE hours you need, which topics are required, and how to renew, for real estate salespersons, brokers, appraisers, home inspectors, and assessors.
| License | CE Required | How Often |
|---|---|---|
| Salesperson & Broker | 22.5 hours | Every 2 years |
| Appraiser | 28 hours, including 7-hour USPAP | Every 2 years |
| Home Inspector | 24 hours | Every 2 years |
| Assessor & County Director | Average of 12 credits | Each year |
Real Estate Salesperson & Broker CE Requirements
All New York salespersons and brokers must complete 22.5 hours of approved continuing education within the two years before each renewal. Part of those hours must cover these required topics:
| Required Topic | First Renewal | Later Renewals |
|---|---|---|
| Fair Housing and/or Discrimination | 3 hours | 3 hours |
| Ethical Business Practices | 2.5 hours | 2.5 hours |
| Implicit Bias Awareness | 2 hours | 2 hours |
| Cultural Competency | 2 hours | 2 hours |
| Law of Agency | 2 hours | 1 hour |
| Recent Legal Matters | 1 hour | 1 hour |
| Total Required Topics | 12.5 hours | 11.5 hours |
The rest of your 22.5 hours can be electives. Brokers no longer have the old 15-year exemption, so every licensed broker must complete CE.
See Real Estate CE CoursesAppraiser CE Requirements
Assistant, licensed, and certified appraisers must complete 28 hours of approved continuing education, including the 7-hour National USPAP Update Course, before each two-year renewal.
Valuation Bias and Fair Housing (effective January 1, 2026): Appraisers must complete a Valuation Bias and Fair Housing Laws and Regulations course every two calendar years. The first time, the course must be 7 hours, unless you already completed the 7-hour version (plus exam) in your qualifying education. After that, a 4-hour course meets the requirement. This replaces New York's earlier fair housing and fair lending CE rule.
See Appraiser CE WebinarsHome Inspector CE Requirements
New York home inspectors must complete 24 hours of approved continuing education during their two-year license period, before the expiration date.
See Home Inspector CE WebinarsAssessor & County Director CE Requirements
Certified appointed and sole elected assessors, and certified county directors of real property tax services, must complete an average of 12 continuing education credits each year. The 7-hour National USPAP Continuing Education Course is approved for the assessor ethics requirement.
See Assessor CE WebinarsRenewal Tips for Real Estate Licensees
Renew online: Real estate licenses are renewed every two years through eAccessNY.
Keep your certificates: Save your CE completion certificates. You're responsible for proving your hours if asked.
No rollover: Extra hours don't carry over to your next license term.
Expired license? You generally have up to two years after expiration to renew, as long as your CE is complete.
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How many CE hours do New York real estate agents need?
22.5 hours every two years, including 12.5 hours of required topics in your first renewal cycle and 11.5 hours after that.
Can I complete New York real estate CE online?
Yes. Approved live webinars and self-paced online courses both count toward your hours.
What happens if I don't finish my CE before my license expires?
You can't renew until your CE is complete. You can't legally practice while your license is expired, so finish your hours before your expiration date.
Do brokers still have a CE exemption in New York?
No. The 15-year broker exemption was removed, so all brokers must complete CE to renew.
Do extra CE hours carry over to my next renewal?
No. Hours only count toward the license term in which you completed them.