Assessing Info
Assessing Info is a semi-monthly electronic newsletter designed to provide news and information for IAAO members and the assessment world-at-large. Published on the first and third Thursday of the month, Assessing Info provides assessors, and anyone interested in property tax policy and assessment administration, with all the latest news and events.
Assessing the Situation
Hosted by Shannon Hiss, RES, RMA and Justin Eimers, AAS, RMA, both seasoned Assessment Advisors with the IAAO, Assessing the Situation offers an engaging and accessible platform for discussing challenges, ideas, innovations, and individuals shaping the future of our profession.
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May 2026
IAAO announces the release of the May episode of the podcast: Assessing the Situation. In this episode, we sit down with Mike Twitty, Pinellas County Property Appraiser, to discuss his journey from earning an MAI and working in single-property appraisal to leading one of Florida’s largest assessment offices. Mike shares insights on disaster recovery, the future of the […] -
March 2026
IAAO announces the release of the February episode of the podcast: Assessing the Situation, focusing on the IAAO affinity groups. Shawn Chevreux, IAAO Senior Director of Membership and Community Engagement, reviews the new IAAO Affinity Group program. Guests from two IAAO affinity groups join Shawn to talk about their groups. Carmen Trammell, AAS, Leon County (Fla.) Property Appraiser’s […] -
February 2026
IAAO announces the release of the February episode of the podcast: Assessing the Situation, focusing on the annual IAAO Awards Program. Rob McGee, of the Arkansas Assessment Coordination Division and chair of the Membership Recognition Committee, shares the most recent updates to the IAAO Awards Program and also talks about all things GIS, in preparation for […]
Fair + Equitable
Fair + Equitable is the IAAO member magazine published nine times year in a digital (pdf) format. The magazine offers feature articles on relevant topics, spotlight articles on special topics and local, regional, and international activities, and coverage of IAAO-sponsored events, programs, and activities. Have an Article Idea for F+E?
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July 2026
The July F+E issue reviews how eliminating the property tax would impact local budgets Also in this issue: -
June 2026
The June F+E issue reviews Calgary, the host city for the 2026 IAAO Annual Conference, noting the fall weather and benefits to attending the conference in Canada. Also in this issue: -
April-May 2026
The April-May issue of Fair+Equitable reviews how some states are rethinking data center funding and property tax incentives. Also in this issue:
Journal of Property Tax Assessment & Administration
The Journal of Property Tax Assessment & Administration (the Journal) is a joint publication of the International Association of Assessing Officers and the International Property Tax Institute.
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Volume 23, Issue 1 (2026)
This issue explores emerging trends and challenges in property assessment, including the use of artificial intelligence in automated valuation models, the impact of extreme weather events on property assessment and taxation policies, and advanced spatial modeling techniques for residential property valuation. Together, the articles examine how technology, climate change and evolving valuation methods are shaping […] -
Volume 22, Issue 2 (2025)
Articles in this issue are: State and provincial property tax policies and administration (PTPA): 2023 findings and reportAlan Dornfest, Melissa Baer, Cal Kent, Brian Guerin, Marco Kuijper, Michael Safarty, Nicole Jardine Reconceptualizing virtual assets as taxable property: Legal and administrative implications for VietnamHoang Thanh Comparing and contrasting property tax oversight systems – Idaho and The […] -
Volume 22, Issue 1 (2025)
Articles in this issue cover examining delineating market areas used for mass valuation, the Effects of Monte Carlo sampling on AVM performance, and the use of value banding in assessment. The full article titles are: Delineating Market Areas Used for Mass Valuation Using Geographically Weighted Regression (GWR) and Hierarchical Cluster Analysis (HCA) by Paul E. Bidanset, Peadar […] -
Volume 21, Issue 1 (2024)
Articles in this issue cover examining the accuracy and reliability of property values generated by mass appraisals in Cyprus; how homestead exemptions can offer an option for improving the equity of the property tax in a timely, efficient manner; and measuring physical deterioration in a cost approach analysis to value electric generation tangible personal property. […]