As mandated by Act 725 of 2021, the entities under the Arkansas Department of Labor and Licensing have implemented a waiver of the initial licensing fee for applicants who qualify for the Workforce Expansion Act of 2021. If the initial applicant is currently receiving assistance through the Arkansas Medicaid Program, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC), Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (TANF), Lifeline Assistance Program and/or the applicant was approved for unemployment within the last twelve (12) months and/or the applicant’s income does not exceed two hundred percent (200%) of the federal poverty income guidelines that applicant may qualify for the waiver.
If you meet the qualifications for the Workforce Waiver, please contact our office at (501) 296-1843 or diana.piechocki@arkansas.gov to provide documentation and request the waiver for the initial application fee.
Please Note: You must be a Registered Apprentice (RA) Appraiser to be eligible for an upgrade to Licensed or Certified.
*Note: You can click on Required Education under each credential to be directed to our Education page, which lists the approved courses and providers.
Basic Appraisal Principles | 30 hrs |
Basic Appraisal Procedures | 30 hrs |
USPAP | 15 hrs |
Supervisor/Trainee Course | 4 hrs |
TOTAL HOURS | 79 hrs |
Residential Market Analysis & Highest and Best Use | 15 hrs |
Residential Appraiser Site Valuation & Cost Approach | 15 hrs |
Residential Sales Comparison & Income Approaches | 30 hrs |
Residential Report Writing & Case Studies | 15 hrs |
TOTAL HOURS | 79 Core Courses + 75 hrs SL Courses = 154 |
No college level education is required.
One thousand (1,000) hours of experience are required to be obtained in no fewer than six (6)months. While the hours may be cumulative, the required number of months must accrue before an individual can be licensed.
Residential Market Analysis & Highest and Best Use | 15 hrs |
Residential Appraiser Site Valuation & Cost Approach | 15 hrs |
Residential Sales Comparison & Income Approaches | 30 hrs |
Residential Report Writing & Case Studies | 15 hrs |
Statistics, Modeling and Finance | 15 hrs |
Advanced Residential Applications and Case Studies | 15 hrs |
Appraisal Subject Matter Electives (must be tested) | 20 hrs |
TOTAL HOURS | 79 Core Courses + 125 hrs CR Courses = 204 |
Applicants for a Certified Residential (CR) credential must meet the Qualifying Education requirements outlined in Section VI (C) on pages 32-33 of the AALCB Rules.
One thousand five hundred (1,500) hours of experience obtained during no fewer than twelve (12) months is required. While the hours may be cumulative, the required number of months must accrue before an individual can be certified.
General Appraiser Market Analysis and Highest and Best Use | 30 hrs |
General Appraiser Sales Comparison Approach | 30 hrs |
General Appraiser Site Valuation & Cost Approach | 30 hrs |
General Appraiser Income Approach | 60 hrs |
General Appraiser Report Writing & Case Studies | 30 hrs |
Appraisal Subject Matter Electives (must be tested) | 30 hrs |
Statistics, Modeling and Finance | 15 hrs |
TOTAL HOURS | 79 Core Courses + 225 hrs CG Courses = 304 |
You must have a Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university.
Three thousand (3,000) hours of experience obtained during no fewer than eighteen (18) months is required, of which, one thousand five hundred (1,500) hours must be in non-residential appraisal work. While the hours may be cumulative, the required number of months must accrue before an individual can be certified.
Please mail documents to AALCB, 900 W Capitol Ave, Suite 400, Little Rock AR 72201. If any of the required items are missing from an application upon receipt by AALCB, the application will be returned.
Please mail documents to AALCB, 900 W Capitol Ave, Suite 400, Little Rock AR 72201. If any of the required items are missing from an application upon receipt by AALCB, the application will be returned.
PLEASE NOTE: Arkansas State Registered and Registered Apprentice Appraisers must renew by December 31 of each year. If you renew after December 31, you must include the fee and $50 for each month or partial month you are late.
You can renew online by clicking the button at the bottom of the Home page and then mail the appropriate renewal form to us, or you can mail your renewal form, fee, and CE completion certificates together.
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PLEASE NOTE: To find the current list of AALCB Approved Appraisal Education, please go the “Education“ tab on our homepage.
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