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Toronto
property owners are getting notices about a new annual tax that could
easily top $10,000 — on top of their property taxes — if their residence
sits empty more than six months a year.
The Toronto version is modelled on the Empty Homes Tax in Vancouver
which began with a 1% levy in 2017 growing to 5% in 2023, enforced
through compliance audits.
Vancouver says the tax has created 4,000 additional homes in its relatively short life. Read more
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Days before the expiration of a state program that
provides billions of dollars in property tax breaks to businesses moving
to Texas, two companies have gone to court arguing they’re being frozen
out from the last-minute savings due to an overwhelmed state agency. Read more
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Early registration opens for 2023 Annual Conference
Looking to get ahead of the new year and take care of registering for
the 2023 IAAO Annual Conference before the end of 2022? IAAO has opened
limited registration for the 2023 conference at the request of members
who would like to pay for registration in 2022. Attendee and guest
registration are now available online. The 2023 Conference is set for
Aug. 27-30 in Salt Lake City. Hotel rooms, event tickets, and single-day
registration will be available in the spring. Register here.
Submit your presentation ideas for the 2023
IAAO Conference by Jan. 31
Interested in presenting at the IAAO Annual Conference in Salt Lake
City? The Call for Presentations is now open. The submission deadline is
Jan. 31, and anyone interested is encouraged to submit presentation
ideas as soon as possible. See the Call for Presentations page for more information and to submit.
Deadline to submit proposals for GIS/Val Tech extended to Dec. 16
The deadline to submit proposals for the GIS/Valuation Technologies
Conference, April 3-6 in Las Vegas, has been extended to Friday, Dec.
16. Additional program and registration details for the conference,
information will be announced soon.
Conference workshops are scheduled on Monday, April 3, and programs
start on Tuesday. The Exhibit Hall will be open Tuesday and Wednesday,
and the meeting closes at noon on Thursday, April 6. More information
and suggested topics are available online at www.iaao.org/giscall23 or www.urisa.org/valtech.
IAAO accepting submissions for Research
Grant Program
The Richard Almy Research Grant Program, formerly the Academic
Partnership Program, provides financial support for IAAO members,
students, and faculty to complete research in areas related to property
appraisal, assessment administration, and property tax policy. IAAO
members, along with students and faculty, are eligible to submit
proposals.
The deadline to apply for 2023 is Jan. 31, 2023. IAAO members,
graduate/postgraduate students and faculty at accredited
colleges/universities are eligible to apply. Both international and
domestic students are eligible, however the final report must be written
in the English language. Funding for each approved project will be
between $2,500 and $5,000. Grants are awarded for one year. Apply at www.iaao.org/appgrant.
IAAO joins industry groups to present Jan. 18 webinar on topics facing appraiser profession
IAAO
is joining with ASA, AI, ASFMRA, MBREA, and NSREA to present a webinar
on Jan. 18 on “State of the Profession: A Discussion with the Appraisal
Foundation and Appraisal Subcommittee.” David Bunton, president of the
Appraisal Foundation, and James Park, executive director of the
Appraisal Subcommittee, will discuss topics facing the appraiser
profession, including:
• Diversity Equity Inclusion (DEI)
• Different Aspects of Reconsideration of Values
• Fair Housing and Bias issues
• Consumer Outreach
• Future Prospective on 2023
Moderated by Johnnie White, CEO/EVP of ASA, the webinar will be from
1-2:30 p.m. Eastern on Wednesday, Jan. 18. Register for free here.
Evaluating CAMA software focus of January webinar
Changing
CAMA software can be one of the most important decisions a jurisdiction
makes, with far-reaching consequences that last well into the future.
"Evaluating CAMA Software: The Best Fit for You" will offer guidance on
how to prepare for and evaluate CAMA proposals.
The webinar, beginning at noon Central on Wednesday, Jan. 25, will be
presented by Melissa Baer, CAE, and Edie McCarthy, and is eligible for
1.5 CEU hours. The cost is $55 for IAAO members and $110 for nonmembers.
Register here.
Fourth exposure draft of proposed changes
to USPAP is released
The Fourth Exposure Draft
of proposed changes to USPAP is now available for review and comment.
Public comments are critical to the development of new editions of
USPAP, and the Appraisal Standards Board values all input it receives.
The Appraisal Standards Board is now accepting all public comments
until Feb. 3. Appraisal Standards Board Chair Michelle Czekalski
Bradley and Vice President of Appraisal Issues Lisa Desmarais will host a
webinar to discuss the Exposure Draft at 1 p.m. Eastern on Jan. 12. Register here to attend the webinar.
Tyler webinar to review technologies in modern assessment offices
IAAO partner and IAAO Studios sponsor Tyler Technologies is offering a
free webinar on the modern assessment office. The webinar will be
broadcast from noon to 1 p.m. Central on Tuesday, Jan. 31.
As
assessment offices face challenges including workplace flexibility,
navigating revenue uncertainty, and reaching constituents conveniently,
professionals struggle to be equipped with the right tools to keep pace.
Attend this webinar to hear from the industry’s leading technology
providers and learn about new and improved technologies that truly work.
Register for the webinar here.
IAAO HQ holiday office hours
IAAO Headquarters will be closed Friday, Dec. 23, in observance of
Christmas Eve; Monday, Dec. 26, in observance of Christmas; and Monday,
Jan. 2, 2023, for New Year's Day.
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IAAO CONNECT CORNER
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IAAO Connect members are talking about summer internship programs. Read more
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Reappraising the Virgin Islands
The Government of the Virgin Islands is requesting
proposals to provide territorial real property tax reappraisal services.
Proposals will be accepted no later land 4:30 p.m. Atlantic Standard
Time on Thursday, Dec. 22, 2022. See RFP Page.
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AROUND THE INDUSTRY
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Nevada assessor devalues properties impacted
by noxious smell
Residents surrounding Swan Lake who've been suffering
from a noxious odor have been granted a property devolution by the
Washoe County Assessor’s office. Following an assessment in response to
community concerns, Assessor Mike Clark approved a downward adjustment
of 10% on properties of those affected in Lemmon Valley and near the
lake. Read more
Another Onondaga County town abandons
full-value tax assessment. ‘Enough is enough’
Another town in Onondaga County, New York, has given up
trying to keep property tax assessments level with current housing
prices, despite advice from state officials that full-value assessing is
the fairest and most accurate approach. The Salina town board on Monday
voted to stop the practice of full-value assessment in 2023, for the
first time in more than 20 years. Salina follows the nearby towns of
Lysander and Van Buren, which made the same decision a few months ago. Read more
Citing housing shortage, Palo Alto eyes new
rules to limit Airbnb rentals
The exact number of short-term rentals is difficult to
gauge, but according to websites like Granicus and Inside Airbnb, which
track the market, there are between 500 and 1,000 short-term rentals
throughout Palo Alto. Many which fetch more than $300 per night. This
may represent brisk business for property owners and investors, but city
leaders increasingly see these dwellings as a problem that warrants
tackling. Read more
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+ McKinney, Texas
Commercial Staff Appraiser, Collin Central Appraisal District See more
+ Lawrence, Kansas
Appraiser III, Douglas County, Kansas See more
+ Titusville, Florida
GIS Cadastral Mapper, Brevard County Property Appraiser See more
+ Hartford, Vermont
+ Minneapolis
Principal Appraiser, City of Minneapolis See more
+ Fort Pierce, Florida
Assistant Director of Assessments, Saint Lucie County Property Appraiser's Office See moreCommercial Real Estate Appraiser, Saint Lucie County Property Appraiser's Office See more
+ Stamford, Connecticut
Commercial Appraiser, City of Stamford See more
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