Home Health Aide / New York
2026 data New York board official source

New York Home Health Aide License Requirements

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What the state board actually requires: fees, renewal cycle, and requirements from official records.

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Provides personal care services to patients in their homes.

What the New York data shows for Home Health Aides

New York sets the entry bar for home health aides at 1,000 training hours and a passing score on a state-approved exam. A background check is a standard part of the process. The credential is administered under New York's licensing regime, which classifies the training track as "Certificate/Degree".

Upfront cost is $100 on a 2-year cycle. Continuing education is not a listed requirement for this profession in New York, so the annualized maintenance burden is lower than in states that mandate ongoing hours.

New York evaluates out-of-state credentials case-by-case rather than through a published reciprocity list.

Licensing Ease Score

D
Licensing Ease Score
47/100
Home Health Aide · New York

A higher score means this specific license is LESS burdensome to obtain and maintain here than the national requirement corpus, based on education hours, fees, continuing education, and experience requirements, not an overall judgment of the profession or the state.

Education & Training D
1,000 hours
Documented education/training hours required
Initial Fee C-
$100
One-time application/license fee
Renewal Burden N/A
N/A
Renewal fee annualized over the renewal cycle
Continuing Education N/A
N/A
Continuing-education hours annualized over the renewal cycle
Experience Required N/A
N/A
Supervised work experience required before licensure

Licensing Requirements in New York

Education / Training Hours
Certificate/Degree
1,000 hours
Exam Requirement
Required
Initial License Fee
$100
Renewal Fee
N/A
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years
Continuing Education
Not required
Criminal History Check
Required

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Data sources: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice, state licensing boards. Verify current requirements with New York licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Home Health Aide in New York? ▼
New York requires 1000 education/training hours, passing an exam, and an initial fee of $100. A criminal background check is also required.
How do I get certified as a Home Health Aide in New York? ▼
To become a licensed home health aide in New York, you must meet the state's requirements including 1000 hours of education. You must also pass the required examination. Contact the New York licensing board to verify current requirements.
Can I transfer my Home Health Aide license to New York from another state? ▼
There's no published blanket reciprocity rule for home health aides in New York - applications from other states are reviewed individually. Interstate licensing compacts cover many occupations and may still apply. Reach out to the New York licensing board for the current process.
Does New York require a background check for Home Health Aide licensing? ▼
Yes, New York requires a criminal background check as part of the home health aide licensing process. Disqualifying offenses and review criteria are determined by the state licensing board.

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Home Health Aide in New York is one requirement row in a home health aide-wide, 50-state comparison.

Requirements shown are compiled from NCSL and Institute for Justice research; verify current rules with the New York licensing board before making career decisions.

Source: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice License to Work (3rd Ed.), state licensing board websites

According to the National Conference of State Legislatures and the Institute for Justice, the PlainCredential comparison corpus (current as of May 15, 2026) maps 4,947 state licensing requirement records; see the methodology.

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