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Idaho lawmakers are seeking technology companies to appraise
federal land in real-time to find out how much money lawmakers say the
federal government should be paying the state in property taxes if the
land were privately owned. Idaho is roughly 63% federal public land. But
that land isn’t taxable by local governments. Read more
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China’s
State Council will expand property-tax reform trials to more areas and
start taxing residential property owners, official news agency Xinhua
reported. The plan is designed to guide rational property buying and
will last for five years, according to the report. Property prices in
China have skyrocketed to unaffordable levels since private home
ownership was introduced in 1998, and the government has faced an
ongoing battle to control speculators. Read more
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“The
One” mega-mansion was recently pulled from the auction block, the day
after the developer’s limited liability company filed for Chapter 11
bankruptcy protection to stop the sale. The disposition of the largest
modern house in the U.S. — once marketed for $500 million — now goes
before a bankruptcy judge. Read more
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IAAO NEWS
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IAAO elections underway; candidates, bylaw changes on ballot
The
election for the 2022 IAAO Board of Directors is underway and members
in good standing can vote until Nov. 15. On Nov. 1, Regular and
Associate Members received an email from Intelliscan Inc. with a
personalized voting link. Members who did not receive this ballot should
contact Intelliscan.
Regular members are voting for President-Elect, Vice President, and an
At-Large regular member in each of three regions, along with whether to
approve proposed amendments to the bylaws. The amendments were compiled
by the Governance Committee and the Board to reflect changes made to the
IAAO Mission Statement, Code of Ethics, ethics enforcement, and the
separation of the Secretary Treasurer responsibilities to assign
treasurer responsibilities to the President-Elect. Associate members
will vote only on the candidates for the Associate Board member.
Mobile, cloud-based platforms focus of webinar with Data Cloud Solutions, a Woolpert Company
IAAO
Conference partner Data Cloud Solutions, a Woolpert Company, is
offering a webinar at 1 p.m. Eastern on Friday, Jan. 21, on “How Mobile
and Cloud-Based Platforms Increase Accessibility, Adaptability, and
Productivity for Field and Office Staff.” If COVID-19 taught us
anything, it’s that appraisal operations need the ability to adapt to
changing circumstances. This webinar, presented by Daniel Anderson, vice
president, will discuss how your jurisdiction can increase adaptability
and productivity of office and field staff, no matter the
circumstances. Register here
Resident access and transparency focus of Tyler webinar in January
IAAO Conference partner Tyler Technologies will be offering a webinar on
“Citizen Access and Transparency” at 2 p.m. Eastern on Friday, Jan. 28.
Residents have come to expect the convenience of online services —
whether they are ordering groceries or shopping for a new house — and
increasingly they expect government to deliver the same level of
services. The pandemic has only increased this demand. Residents need
access to information, need to be able to file marriage licenses, pay
taxes, and more online. Access to property valuation data is now an
option. Find out how constituents, businesses, agencies, and community
organizations can benefit from easy access to high-interest property
assessment data online. Not only do these services improve efficiency,
but they reduce waiting times and improve resident satisfaction. Register here
Appraisal Foundation’s AQB updates criteria on
live-online and in-person courses
The
Appraisal Foundation’s Appraiser Qualifications Board recently
announced they have formalized a temporary process enacted in response
to COVID-19 issues that allowed existing in-person educational courses
offered by IAAO and other education providers to be AQB approved when
offered live-online (synchronous). In August, the AQB announced changes
to the criteria that noted as of Jan. 1, 2022, organizations do not have
to notify AQB whether a course is offered in-person or live-online.
However, some states may still require programs to be delivered
in-person in order to qualify for credit. Separately, AQB also noted
there is no longer an exam requirement for the seven-hour USPAP update
courses in states not requiring an exam. IAAO course offerings that are
AQB approved are not affected by this announcement. If you would like
additional information, please contact the IAAO Professional Development
Department at education@iaao.org. Read more
Virtual instructor workshop set for March 3-5; registration deadline is Dec. 31
Registration is now open for the Virtual Instructor Evaluation Workshop
(IEW) for prospective instructors interested in becoming certified to
teach IAAO courses live online. The Virtual IEW is an intensive
three-day event taking place March 3-5, 2022, and offers potential
instructors the opportunity to showcase instructional skills and
abilities when delivering IAAO educational material virtually. Before
participating in this event, IAAO recommends that potential instructors
have experience in both public speaking and in managing live online
sessions using a virtual platform such as Zoom. The Virtual IEW is open
to both current and prospective IAAO instructors who have a passion for
teaching and developing others in the assessing profession and want to
be certified to teach IAAO courses virtually. Registrants must have
completed and passed the course(s) required in the section for which
they are registering, be an IAAO member in good standing, and meet the
requirements for prospective instructors as outlined in the IAAO
Instructor Handbook. For more information and to register, go to www.iaao.org/view2022
by Dec. 31. All IAAO members are welcome to apply, and we are
especially looking for individuals who speak a second language. Also,
IAAO offers a limited number of scholarships. If interested in applying
for a scholarship, please contact Director of Professional Development
Heather Moser at moser@iaao.org.
Renew your IAAO membership today
IAAO membership dues for 2022 are now available to pay online on the
IAAO website, and members who are not on an agency bill may pay on the
website or return the invoice emailed to them. To pay online, log in to
the IAAO website, click on “My Account,” and then select “Renew My IAAO Membership.” To pay by mail, return the invoice with payment in U.S. funds to the IAAO Lockbox address on the invoice.
Legal Seminar set for Fort Lauderdale in December
Remaining
space is limited for the IAAO Annual Legal Seminar, Dec. 2-3, in Fort
Lauderdale, Florida. The seminar will cover topics of interest to
members of the assessment and property tax industry. Registration fees
are $550 for members and $750 for nonmembers and the seminar will take
place at The Dalmar Hotel. IAAO professional designees can earn recertification credit (up to 13.5 hours) for attending the seminar. Read more
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IAAO CONNECT CORNER
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IAAO Connect members are talking about best practices in assessing marijuana facilities. Read more
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AROUND THE INDUSTRY
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Canada’s
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau retained his position in a snap election
last month, and his initiative to tax non-resident foreign homeowners in
the country is set to go ahead.” Read more
While
the $1.75 trillion proposal outlined by President Joe Biden Thursday is
silent on the $10,000 cap on deducting state and local taxes, N.J.
lawmakers said they expect the final bill will address the issue that is
a major concern of Garden State taxpayers. Read more
As
stores reopen, restaurants allow dine-in meals and public transit
ridership creeps back up, many people are returning to the cities they
fled during the coronavirus pandemic. But, a number of Americans have
found that the big urban lifestyle is no longer something they crave and
are joining the millions who live in small cities across the nation. Read more
So,
how many goats does it take? According to a recent decision by the BC
Property Assessment Appeal Board, there is such a thing as a minimum
goat requirement for being a farm: six to eight goats per acre of land. A
property in Surrey failed to meet the standard with its four goats.
While this parcel of land has a history of being designated as a farm,
it was classified as a residential property once a farm tenant stopped
farming. Read more
Zillow,
during an incredible competitive seller’s market, snapped up about
8,000 homes in the third quarter. Now, the company is hoping to bring in
$2.8 billion by selling 7,000 of those homes. Unfortunately, the
average homebuyer still may not be able to benefit from the sale. Read more
In a recent story in the Washington Post about property tax-bill
"sticker shock" and how homeowners can appeal assessments, IAAO
President Greg McHenry, AAS is quoted on some of the methods local assessors
use in determining property value. In the story, McHenry stressed that
assessors welcome the appeal process and are glad to have a check on
their work. “Assessors do not run from appeals,” he told the Post. “The
appeal process is another opportunity for us to make sure that we get it
right and get those values as accurate as we possibly can. ... It’s an
opportunity to make sure our data is accurate, and to update it if not.”
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Appraiser, Ottawa County Auditor's Office See more
+ Williamsburg, Virginia
Director of Real Estate Assessments Division, James City County See more
+ Georgetown, Delaware
Assistant Director of Assessment, Sussex County Government See more
+ Olympia, Washington
Appraiser Supervisor, Thurston County Assessor's Office See more
+ Georgetown, Texas
Commercial Appraiser, Williamson Central Appraisal District See more
+ Bryan, Texas
Chief Appraiser, Brazos Central Appraisal District See more
+ Golden, Colorado
Commercial Appraiser, Jefferson County Government See more
+ Fort Collins, Colorado
Computer Aided Mass Appraisal Modeler, Larimer County Assessor See more
+ Littleton, Colorado
Commercial Appraisal Manager, Arapahoe County See more
+ Hudson, Massachusetts
Data Scientist/Valuation Specialist, Vision Government Solutions See more
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