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Appraiser Approval And Renewals

Per the Rule on Required Appraisals “a list of individuals responsible for data collecting, performing appraisals and providing project supervision” must be submitted with the municipality’s Detailed Compliance Plan. The Division of Property Valuation and Review (PVR) maintains a list of all firms, project supervisors, appraisers, and appraiser trainees who have satisfactorily demonstrated their qualifications according to Rule 86-P65.

View the current list of approved appraisers and appraisal firms, updated regularly. If you have questions about appraiser approvals and renewals, send us an email

Approved Appraisers and Appraisal Firms List (pdf)

How to Apply

Per 32 VSA § 4052, municipalities carrying out appraisals of real property for the purpose of taxation must employ a person, firm, or corporation approved by the Director of Property Valuation and Review. For more information, see Administrative Rule 86-P65.

The program for certification by the Director of PVR requires completion of the following forms, depending on certification level. There is no fee for the certification and renewal is completed every five years upon evidence of continued education.

Number Recipient Title
PVR-323 Appraisal Trainee Application for Addition to the List of Department-Approved Appraisers Trainees
PVR-324 Appraisal Project Supervisor Application for Addition to the List of Department-Approved Project Supervisors
PVR-325 Appraiser Application for Addition to the List of Department-Approved Appraisers
PVR-326 Appraisal Firms Application for Addition to the List of Department-Approved Appraisal Firms

Please review the minimum qualifications for approval listed within each form. Please list any certifications or appraiser training courses you have successfully completed with your application.

Learn more about our Certification and Education Program and view a complete list of our course offerings.