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Washington DC Appraisal Licensing Information

The District of Columbia Board of Appraisers have identified two levels of real property appraisal classification:
  • Licensed Residential (RA)
  • Certified General (GA)

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Washington DC Appraiser License Requirements
The District of Columbia Board of Real Estate Appraisers has established the minimum educational requirements for an appraisal license. The minimum educational requirements include the following:

Licensed Residential (RA)
  • 150 Hours Education (to include 15-hour USPAP)
  • 2000 hours of experience obtained over a minimum of two years.
  • College-level requirements: None
Certified General (GA)
  • 300 Hours Education (to include 15-hour USPAP)
  • 3000 hours of experience obtained over a minimum of three years (1500 hours must be non-residential appraising).
  • College-level requirements: Bachelors degree or higher. In lieu of the required degree, 31 semester credit hours covering the following subject matter courses: English Composition; Principles of Economics (Micro or Macro); Finance; Algebra, Geometry or higher mathematics; Statistics; Computer Science; and Business or Real Estate Law; and 2 elective courses in accounting, geography, ag-economics, business management, or real estate.

IMPORTANT: For detailed information on understanding the 2008 Real Property Appraiser Qualification Criteria, please follow this link to the Appraisal Foundation.


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Ms. Schanolia Barnes: Contact Representative
914 N. Capitol Street NE
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 442-4344
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