1. (a) Subject to (c), below, to qualify for certification as a property assessor assistant, an individual shall have:

   1. (1) Met all qualifications to be certified as a building measurer and lister specified in Plc 1804.04;
   2. (2) Completed IAAO Course 101, “Fundamentals of Real Property Appraisal”, or an equivalent course focusing on the basic functions of the appraisal process and appraisal theories, offered by a different qualified entity;

   3. (3) At least 2 years of experience that provided exposure to the application of the basic knowledge of property valuation and appraisal theories consisting of:

      1. a. Work experience in the:

         1. 1. Measuring and listing of property; and
         2. 2. Assisting with property assessments; or
      2. b. Work in a similar field, such as real estate brokerage or real estate appraisals for non-assessing purposes;

   4. (4) Familiarity with common building construction for:

      1. a. The quality of construction;
      2. b. The approximate age of the structure;
      3. c. Foundation;
      4. d. Basement or crawl space area, if any;
      5. e. Insulation;
      6. f. Roofing;
      7. g. Flooring;
      8. h. Exterior cover;
      9. i. Interior finish;
      10. j. Fireplaces;
      11. k. Heating and air conditioning systems;
      12. l. Solar collectors;
      13. m. Plumbing and plumbing fixtures;
      14. n. Electric service;
      15. o. The total number of rooms and the number of bedrooms and bathrooms;
      16. p. Sprinkler systems;
      17. q. Mechanical lifting mechanisms such as elevators, escalators, and dumb waiters; and
      18. r. Any other structural features that would influence value;
   5. (5) Thorough knowledge of the duties of a certified property assessor assistant as specified in Plc 1806.05; and

   6. (6) Training in, and understanding of:

      1. a. Applicable NH property assessing statutes;
      2. b. Appraisal practice ethics; and
      3. c. Administrative rules Plc 300, Plc 1800, and the rules of the DRA relative to property assessment, currently Rev 600.
2. (b) In lieu of the specific requirements of (a), above, an individual shall have substantially similar educational and professional work experience that provides training and experience in the areas listed in (a), above, in any assessing jurisdiction that is within the definition of “another jurisdiction” in Plc 1802.03.

Source. #14330, eff 9-22-25, EXPIRES: 9-22-35