Don Card Maximum value of qualifying agricultural property for real property tax purposes. Cost indices and research for unique structures. Educational Services reviews the education and experience qualifications for appointed assessors, county directors of real property tax services, real property appraisers and candidates for assessor. Assessment Training Services administers a basic certification program for appointed and elected assessors, county directors, real property appraisers, candidates for assessor and members of boards of assessment review. In addition, a continuing education program is administered for sole assessors and county directors.
Reimbursement is provided to assessors and county directors who qualify.
Regional staff conduct statewide training sessions to assist assessment personnel in meeting their training requirements and attaining certification. Board of Assessment Review training sessions are conducted by county directors of real property tax services. Requirements Assessors are required to complete a basic course of training within three years of taking office. County directors must complete certification over four years. Once certified, appointed assessors and sole elected assessors must achieve advanced certification, and in addition, are required to participate in 24 hours of continuing education each year.