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Certifying Organizations

Faculty Liaison

Kirk Boone

Albert and Gladys Hall Coates Distinguished Term Teaching Assistant Professor of Public Finance and Government
boone@sog.unc.edu
919.962.7434

Chris McLaughlin

Albert and Gladys Hall Coates Distinguished Term Professor of Public Law and Government
mclaughlin@sog.unc.edu
919.843.9167

 

Tax collectors, assessors, and mappers have different certification requirements and opportunities. The School of Government, in partnership with the North Carolina Department of Revenue, offers these opportunities through the Property Tax Education Partnership.
This partnership provides appraisers with the necessary certification and continuing education to fulfill legislative education requirements.

It also promotes excellence in public service and professional development in such areas as assessment administration, property appraisal, collections, and property tax policy. While the School of Government supports property tax certification programs, it does not oversee them. For more information or questions about property tax certification requirements, visit the relevant certifying organization’s website.

Certifications by Certifying Organizations

  • NC Department of Revenue: *Certified Assessor, *Certified Appraiser, and Certification II and III
  • NC Association of Assessing Officers: Certified Assessor, Certified Appraiser (R/P)
  • NC Tax Collectors Association: **Collector, Deputy Collector, Assistant
  • NC Property Mappers Association: **Mapper and Senior Mapper
  • International Association of Assessing Officers: Designations: Certified Assessment Evaluator (CAE), Residential Evaluation Specialist (RES), Mass Appraisal Specialist (MAS), Assessment Administration Specialist (AAS), Personal Property Specialist (PPS), Cadastral Mapping Specialist (CMS)

*Certification is required by law. Jurisdictions may require others as a condition of employment.
**Certification is required by most NC jurisdictions.

Available Courses

All of the School’s tax courses, as well as those offered by other organizations, are listed in the Property Tax Education Calendar, which is regularly updated.

Other resources

 

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