Utah Admin. Code R162-2g-601
(s) poultry(i) 0-100,000 birds 30 hrs 40 hrs(ii) more than 100,000 birds 40 hrs 50 hrs(t) mink(i) 0-5,000 cages 30 hrs35 hrs(ii) more than 5,000 cages 40 hrs 50 hrs(u) fish farm 40 hrs 50 hrs(v) hog farm 40 hrs 50 hrs(w) review of Appendix 2 appraisals with no opinion of value developed as part of the review, performed in conjunction with investigations by government agencies20-100 hours(x) natural resource properties, depending on complexity:(i) sand and gravel 1-20 hours per site(ii) mine 1-110 hours(iii) oil and gas 1-50 hours per site(y) pipelines and gas distribution properties, depending on complexity 10-40 hours(z) telephone and electrics properties, depending on complexity 5-80 hours(aa) airline and railroad properties, depending on complexity 10-80 hours(bb) appraisal review or audit, depending on complexity 2.5-125 hours(cc) capitalization rate study 10 to 100 hours(dd) mineral pricing study10 to 100 hours(ee) effective tax rate study 10 to 100 hours(ff) Ad valorem centrally assessed property tax appeal preparation 5 to 125 hours
Appendix 3. Mass Appraisal Experience Hours Schedule.
TABLE 3Property TypeHours that may be earned(a) one-unit dwelling, above-grade living area less than 4,000 square feet:PART 1TaskHoursHighest and Best Use Analysis 0.25Income Value Estimate 2.5Neighborhood Description 0.5Exterior Inspection 0.5Interior Inspection 0.5CAMA Data Input and Review 0.5Market Conditions 0.75Land Value Estimate 0.5Improvement Cost Estimate 0.5Sales Comparison Value Estimate 2.5Final Reconciliation 0.25Appraisal Report Preparation 1.75Restricted Appraisal Report Preparation 0.5(b) one-unit dwelling, above-grade living area 4,000 square feet or more:PART 2Highest and Best Use Analysis 0.25Neighborhood Description 0.5Exterior Inspection 0.75
Interior Inspection 0.75CAMA Data Input and Review 0.5Market Conditions 0.75Land Value Estimate 0.75Improvement Cost Estimate 0.75Income Value Estimate 3.0Sales Comparison Value Estimate3.0Final Reconciliation 0.25Appraisal Report Preparation 2.0Restricted Appraisal Report Preparation 0.5(c) two- to four-unit dwelling: PART 3Highest and Best Use Analysis 0.25Neighborhood Description 0.5Exterior Inspection 0.5Interior Inspection 0.5CAMA Data Input and Review 0.5Market Conditions 0.75Land Value Estimate 0.5Improvement Cost Estimate 0.5Income Value Estimate 3.0Sales Comparison Value Estimate 3.0Final Reconciliation 0.25Appraisal Report Preparation 2.0Restricted Appraisal Report Preparation 0.5(d) commercial and industrial buildings, depending on complexity:PART 4Highest and Best Use Analysis 0.25Neighborhood Description 0.5Exterior Inspection 0.5-4.5Interior Inspection 0.5-9.5CAMA Data Input and Review 0.5Market Conditions 1.5Land Value Estimate 2.0Improvement Cost Estimate 2.0Income Value Estimate 2-15Sales Comparison Value Estimate 2-15Final Reconciliation 0.5Appraisal Report Preparation 1-10Restricted Appraisal Report Preparation 0.5(e) agricultural and other improvements, depending on complexity:PART 5Highest and Best Use Analysis 0.25 - 0.5Neighborhood Description 0.5Exterior Inspection 0.25 - 0.5Interior Inspection 0.5-1CAMA Data Input and Review 0.5Market Conditions 0.75Land Value Estimate 0.5 - 1Improvement Cost Estimate0.5 - 1Income Value Estimate 1 - 3Sales Comparison Value Estimate 1 - 3Final Reconciliation 0.25Appraisal Report Preparation 2.0Restricted Appraisal Report Preparation 0.5(f) vacant land, depending on complexity:PART 6
Highest and Best Use Analysis0.25 - 0.5Neighborhood Description 0.5Site Inspection 0.25Land Segregation 0.25CAMA Data Input and Review 0.5Inspection 0.25 - 2.25Market Conditions 0.75Income Value Estimate 1-3Sales Comparison Value Estimate 1-3Final Reconciliation 0.25Appraisal Report Preparation2.0Restricted Appraisal Report Preparation 0.5g) land valuation guideline for development:(i) 25 or fewer parcels 10 hours(ii) 26 to 500 parcels 30 hours(iii) over 500 parcels 25 additional hours for each 500 parcels, up to a maximum of 125 hours for each guideline (h) land valuation guideline update: (i) 25 or fewer parcels1 hour(ii) 26 to 500 parcels3 hours(iii) over 500 parcels 2.5 additional hours for each 500 parcels, up to a maximum of 12.5 hours for each guideline (i) assessment or sales ratio study, data collection, verification, sample inspection, analysis, conclusion, and implementation:(i) base study of 100 reviewed sales125 hours(ii) additional increments of 100 sales 25 additional hours for each 100 additional sales, up to a maximum of 375 hours for each study(j) multiple regression model, development and implementation:(i) fewer than 5,000 parcels 100 hours(ii) additional increments of 500 parcels 5 additional hours for each additional 500 parcels, up to a maximum of 375 hours for each regression model(k) industry depreciation study and analysis5 to 40 hours(l) reviews of "land value in use" in accordance with Section 59-2-505:(i) office review only0.25 hours(ii) field review 0.5 hours(m) natural resource properties, depending on complexity:(i) sand and gravel 1-20 hours per site(ii) mine 1-110 hours(iii) oil and gas 1-50 hours per site(n) pipelines and gas distribution properties, depending on complexity 10-40 hours
(o) telephone and electrics properties, depending on complexity5-80 hours(p) airline and railroad properties, depending on complexity 10-80 hours(q) appraisal review or audit, depending on complexity 2.5-125 hours(r) capitalization rate study 10 to 100 hours(s) mineral pricing study10 to 100 hours(t) effective tax rate study 10 to 100 hours(u) Ad valorem centrally assessed property tax appeal preparation 5 to 125 hours
Appendix 4. Appraiser Education.
TABLE 4Required Core CurriculumTrainee AppraiserHours Basic Appraisal Principles 30 HoursBasic Appraisal Procedures 30 Hours15-Hour national USPAP Course or its Equivalent15 HoursAppraiser and Trainee Course4 HoursTrainee Appraiser Education Requirements87 Total HoursLicensed AppraiserBasic Appraisal Principles 30 HoursBasic Appraisal Procedures 30 Hours15-Hour national USPAP Course or its Equivalent15 HoursAppraiser and Trainee Course4 HoursResidential Market Analysis and Highest and Best Use15 HoursResidential Appraiser Site Valuation and Cost Approach15 HoursResidential Sales Comparison and Income Approaches30 HoursResidential Report Writing and Case Studies15 HoursLicensed Residential Education Requirements162 Total HoursCertified ResidentialBasic Appraisal Principles30 HoursBasic Appraisal Procedures30 Hours15-Hour national USPAP Course or its Equivalent15 HoursAppraiser and Trainee Course4 HoursResidential Market Analysis and Highest and Best Use15 HoursResidential Appraiser Site Valuation and Cost Approach 15 HoursResidential Sales Comparison and Income Approaches30 HoursResidential Report Writing and Case Studies15 HoursStatistics, Modeling and Finance 15 HoursAdvanced Residential Applications and Case Studies15 HoursValuation Bias and Fair Housing Laws and Regulations8 Hours
Appraisal Subject Matter Electives (May include hours over the minimum shown in other modules)12 HoursCertified Residential Education Requirements204 Total HoursCertified General*Basic Appraisal Principles 30 HoursBasic Appraisal Procedures 30 Hours15-Hour national USPAP Course or its Equivalent15 HoursAppraiser and Trainee Course4 Hours*General Appraiser Market Analysis and Highest and Best Use30 HoursStatistics, Modeling and Finance15 Hours*General Sales Comparison and Income Approaches30 Hours*General Appraiser Site Valuation and Cost Approach30 HoursGeneral Appraiser Income Approach60 Hours*General Appraiser Report Writing and Case Studies30 HoursValuation Bias and Fair Housing Laws and Regulations8 HoursAppraisal Subject Matter Electives (May include hours over the minimum shown in other modules)22 HoursCertified General Education Requirements *The four Certified General courses identified with an asterisk * may substitute for the equivalent four Licensed Appraiser or Certified Residential courses when a candidate provides proof of completion of these courses when applying for a Licensed or Certified Residential appraisal credential.304 Total Hours
TABLE 5Continuing Education Topics(Division Certification Required)(1) Ad valorem taxation(2) Arbitration, dispute resolution(3) Courses related to the practice of real estate appraisal or Consulting(4) Development cost estimating(5) Ethics and standards of professional practice, USPAP(6) Valuation bias and fair housing laws and regulations(7) Land use planning, zoning(8) Management, leasing, timesharing(9) Property development, partial interests(10) Real estate law, easements, and legal interests(11) Real estate litigation, damages, condemnation(12) Real estate financing and investment(13) Real estate appraisal-related computer applications(14) Real estate securities and syndication(15) Developing opinions of real property value in appraisals that also include personal property or business value(16) Seller concessions and impact on value(17) Energy efficient items and "green building" appraisals
Appendix 1. Residential Experience Hours Schedule. An applicant may submit experience for the successful completion of an AQB-approved PAREA program module including the Licensed Residential Module of 1,000 experience hours and the Certified Residential Module of 500 experience hours. Alternatively, the hours shown in the following schedule shall be awarded for form appraisals. Fifteen hours may be added to the hours shown if the appraisal is a narrative appraisal instead of a form appraisal.
TABLE 1Property TypeHours that may be earned(a) one-unit dwelling, above-grade:(i) living area less than 4,000 square feet, including a site Up to 10 hours (Expected avg hrs 7.5)PART 1TaskHoursHighest and Best Use Analysis 0.25Neighborhood Description 0.5Exterior Inspection 0.5Interior Inspection 0.5Market Conditions 0.75Land Value Estimate 0.5Improvement Cost Estimate 0.5Income Value Estimate 2.5Sales Comparison Value Estimate 2.5Final Reconciliation 0.25Appraisal Report Preparation 1.75Restricted Appraisal Report Preparation 0.5(ii) living area 4,000 square feet or more, including a site Up to 10 hoursPART 2TaskHoursHighest and Best Use Analysis0.25Neighborhood Description 0.5Exterior Inspection 0.75Interior Inspection 0.75Market Conditions 0.75Land Value Estimate0.75
Improvement Cost Estimate 0.75Income Value Estimate 3.0Sales Comparison Value Estimate 3.0Final Reconciliation 0.25Appraisal Report Preparation 2.0Restricted Appraisal Report Preparation 0.5(b) multiple one-unit dwellings in the same subdivision or condominium project, which dwellings are substantially similar:(ii) over 25 dwellings7 hours per dwelling, up to a maximum of 42 hours(c) two to four-unit dwelling(i) 1-25 dwellings70 hours maximumPART 3Task HoursHighest and Best Use Analysis 0.25Neighborhood Description 0.5Exterior Inspection0.5Interior Inspection0.5Market Conditions 0.75Land Value Estimate0.5Improvement Cost Estimate0.5Income Value Estimate3.0Sales Comparison Value Estimate 3.0Final Reconciliation 0.25Appraisal Report Preparation 2.0Restricted Appraisal Report Preparation 0.5(d) employee relocation counsel reports completed on currently accepted Employee Relocation Counsel form Up to 10 hours(e) residential lot, 1-4 unitUp to 7 hoursPART 4TaskHoursHighest and Best Use Analysis 0.25Neighborhood Description 0.5Site Inspection 0.25Market Conditions 0.75Sales Comparison Value Estimate 1-3Final Reconciliation 0.25Appraisal Report Preparation 2.0Restricted Appraisal Report Preparation 0.5(f) multiple lots in the same subdivision, which lots are substantially similar(i) 1-25 lots 5 hours per lot, up to a maximum of 30 hours(ii) Over 25 maximum lots 50 hours(g) small parcel of less than 20 acres Up to 6.5 hoursPART 5Task HoursHighest and Best Use Analysis0.25Neighborhood Description 0.5Site Inspection 0.25Market Conditions 0.75Sales Comparison Value Estimate 1-3Final Reconciliation 0.25Appraisal Report Preparation 2.0
Restricted Appraisal Report Preparation 0.5(h) vacant land, 20-640 acres20-40 hours, per board decision(k) review of residential appraisals with no opinion of value developed as part of the review performed in conjunction with investigations by government agencies10-50 hours(i) recreational, farm, or timber acreage suitable for a house site:(i) up to 10 acres 10 hours(ii) 10 acres or more 15 hours (j) other unusual structures or acreage that are much larger or more complex than typical properties5-35 hours, per board decision(k) review of residential appraisals with no opinion of value developed as part of the review performed in conjunction with investigations by government agencies10-50 hours
Appendix 2. General Experience Hours Schedule. Appraisal reports claimed for property types identified in Subsections (a) through (k) of the following schedule shall be narrative appraisal reports. Experience hours listed in this schedule may be increased by 50% for unique and complex properties if the applicant notes the number of extra hours claimed on the appraiser experience log submitted by the applicant, and if the applicant maintains in the workfile for the appraisal an explanation as to why the extra hours are claimed.
TABLE 2Property TypeHours that may be earned(a) Apartment buildings:(i) 5-100 units40 hours(ii) over 100 units50 hours(b) hotel or motels:(i) 50 units or fewer 30 hours(ii) 51-150 units 40 hours(iii) over 150 units 50 hours(c) nursing home, rest home, care facilities:(i) fewer than 80 beds40 hours(ii) 80 beds or more 50 hours(d) industrial or warehouse building:(i) smaller than 20,000 square feet30 hours(ii) 20,000 square feet or more, single tenant40 hours(iii) 20,000 square feet or more, multiple tenants50 hours(e) office buildings:(i) smaller than 10,000 square feet 30 hours(ii) 10,000 square feet or more, single tenant40 hours(iii) 10,000 square feet or more, multiple tenants50 hours(f) entire condominium projects, using income approach to value:(i) 5- to 30-unit project30 hours(ii) 31- or more-unit project50 hours(g) retail buildings:(i) smaller than 10,000 square feet30 hours(ii) 10,000 square feet or more, single tenant 40 hours
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Date of Last Change: February 26, 2025
Notice of Continuation: December 30, 2025
Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 61-2g-201(2)(h); 61-2g-202(1); 61-2g-205(5)(c); 61-2g-307(3); 61-2g-401(5)