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Defending the Country’s Biggest Tax Roll: Assessment Appeals in Los Angeles County
No full textHow does the County of Los Angeles defend their $2 trillion property tax roll? Hear from one of LA County’s Assessor Representatives on the legal framework, procedures, planning, strategies and methods used to handle equalization hearings for some of the most valuable real estate in the United States
Using Technology and AI to Mediate Valuation Complaints
No full textLearn about adapting to high-pressure, high-volume appeal settings through innovative technologies, that have allowed Franklin County’s unique mediation program to resolve value complaints efficiently, effectively, and with significant cost savings to the county and its property owners. Presenters will discuss lessons learned, current technologies, and AI innovations underway
The Bare Necessities of Mass Appraisal
No full textThis Jungle Book themed session will bridge the gap between theory and results with the Bare Necessities of Mass Appraisal. We will take a practical approach to valuation. Have you ever walked away from an appraisal class wondering what the theories and principles you were taught should actually look like in your office? You are not alone! Join us as we present Mass Appraisal in an approachable and common sense way. We will discuss the sketches behind the animation, like data integrity, CAMA functionality, neighborhood delineation, single property factors and more, and culminate with fully animated tips and tricks for public communication
A Roadmap to AI & Data Standardization
No full textSee how a county is challenging status quo approaches by using mass appraisal models at scale as a quality assurance tool to review market adjusted cost valuation methods through outlier management. Look at your data in new ways to draw deeper insights, validate rate structures, and focus your efforts through your friendly property valuation AI toolset
Rethinking Property Market Analysis: A New Concept for Prioritizing Property Buyers\u27 Preferences
No full textExplore innovative techniques in property market analysis that prioritize buyer preferences, offering a transformative approach for real estate professionals seeking to better understand and tailor to market demands
GIS parcel data for the nation
No full textThe National States Geographic Information Council (NSGIC) Parcels and Land Records Workgroup has been working on a collaborative GIS approach to assess the current availability and quality of digital GIS parcel data across the country. This presentation and panel discussion will highlight the outcome of that assessment. It will also focus on the collaboration of local stakeholders, parcel data creators, counties, and states. These partnerships provide a mechanism to roll-up authoritative, digital parcel data and creates a path for the future development of standardized, aggregated GIS parcel data at the national level. The benefits of open parcel data to all levels of government and the public will also be discussed
Sketch verification: The key to uncovering lost revenue and boosting accuracy with Medina County, OH
No full textJoin Medina County, OH and EagleView to see how sketch verification solutions can correct historical inaccuracies and recover lost tax revenue. In the constantly evolving landscape of property assessment, ensuring the accuracy and relevance of historical records is paramount. Sketches not only help identify untracked changes in local government records but, more critically, they highlight discrepancies and anomalies in historical sketches. These discrepancies can result in lost tax revenue and inefficiencies, costing counties dearly over the years. By integrating sketch verification into regular assessment practices, assessors can recapture missed tax dollars and streamline their review processes, ensuring no change goes unnoticed. Join us to explore how staying proactive with sketch verification can increase efficiency and revenue for local governments. What You\u27ll Learn: -The Importance of Accurate Sketches: Discover how sketches play a pivotal role in identifying changes often missed in local government records. -Uncovering Discrepancies: Learn how historical sketch inaccuracies lead to significant revenue losses and how you can rectify this. -Boosting Local Government Revenue: Find out how staying proactive with sketch verification can seal the cracks in your assessment process, leading to improved revenue. -Streamlining Review Processes: See how sketch verification solutions can enhance your efficiency and ensure no detail is overlooked. Don\u27t miss this opportunity to elevate your knowledge and contribute more effectively to your county\u27s financial health
Implementation of progressive rating system in Hong Kong: Challenges and opportunities
No full textRates levied on landed properties in Hong Kong had been charged at a simple flat percentage rate of the ratable value for 180 years, and a universal charge rate of 5% had been in force since 1999 regardless of property types or districts. Effective from 1 January 2025, a new rating regime was implemented to introduce a progressive rates scale with three ratable value bands for domestic tenements only, such that higher rates percentage charge(s) would be applied to the portion(s) of the ratable value exceeding specified threshold(s). This marks a new milestone to the Hong Kong rating system. The presentation shares the experience in implementing the new rating regime, including what were the major challenges and how to overcome them to ensure its smooth implementation. Besides, opportunities from the reform have also been explored
Latest developments in property taxation in the UK
No full textThe UK has two recurrent property tax systems, including the council tax for residential properties. In England and Scotland, there has been no revaluation for council tax since the system was introduced in 1993. Non-residential properties are now valued every three years. The next revaluation is due in 2026
Fair + Equitable August/September 2025
No full textThe August/September 2025 issue of F+E offers a number of stories on the upcoming annual conference in Orlando, including: Orlando\u27s must-try dining Updated annual conference session schedule 2026 IAAO Board candidate profiles IAAO\u27s new podcast for the assessment community IAAO and TAF met in KC work on efforts to gain acceptance of mass appraisal experience at the state level Review of upcoming property tax policy and administrative survey results Resources and assistance offered by The Paul V. Corusy Memorial Library to IAAO members Albuquerque turning motels into housing Thought leader article on what property assessment professionals needs to know New designees and career opportunities.https://researchexchange.iaao.org/f-e/1030/thumbnail.jp