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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November 2025
IAAO announces the release of the November episode of the podcast: Assessing the Situation, featuring interviews with candidates running for the 2026 IAAO Board of Directors. The new episode features interviews with the following candidates:Vice President – Kara Endicott, CAE, AAS, RES; Dinah KilgoreRegion 1 – Damian LaraRegion 2 – Timothy Hall Sr., AAS; Vivian WilhoiteRegion 3 […] -
October 2025
The October episode features interviews with Chief Appraiser from Limestone County (AL), Taylor Dobson, RES; Director of the Vermont Department of Taxes, Property Valuation & Review Division, Jill Remick; and Russ Thigman and Luc Hermans of the IAAO Research and Standards Committee. Russ and Luc review the ratio studies exposure draft and the upcoming webinars on […] -
September 2025
The September episode features interviews with Deputy Director of the Multi-County Information and Programming Services, Derrick Niederklein, AAS; Washington County Arkansas Assessor’s Office, Chief of Staff, Dan Cypert, RES, AAS, and IAAO Past President, Pat Alesandrini, CAE, RES.
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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November 2025
The November issue of F+E includles insight into the new Vertical Equity Indicator, included in the recently exposed draft Standard on Ratio Studies. In addition, the Research and Standards Committee review how IAAO technical standards are developed -
October 2025
The October issue of F+E offers a number of stories on the recent annual conference in Orlando. -
August/September 2025
The August/September issue of F+E offers a number of stories on the upcoming annual conference in Orlando.
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 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. […]