Welcome to the Utah Chapter of the IAAO


The Utah Chapter of the International Association of Assessing Officers (IAAO) serves as an educational and networking resource for public property appraisers and their staff throughout the state of Utah. We strive to follow the mission of our parent organization to promote innovation and excellence in property appraisal, assessment administration, and property tax policy through professional development, education, research, and technical assistance.   Founded in 1965, the Utah Chapter of the IAAO also strives to:

  • Promote uniform and equitable principles of assessment through professionalism;
  • Educate the public on the importance of the work performed by assessing officers;
  • Improve assessment standards through education and modern methods of efficient technology;
  • Promote professional designations through our organization; and
  • Better serve Utah taxpayers  

President's Welcome

I read a quote once that said “As in any professional business venture, the more educated you are about the service you provide, the better you will be able to serve your clients, and that’s a win-win situation!”  As the Utah Chapter of the IAAO continues to grow into 2012, we are striving for this ‘win-win situation’. We are continuing our work with other professional organizations throughout the state so that we can provide our members, along with other assessment and appraisal professionals, with the education and resources that will improve their skills and abilities to better serve our clients, the Utah tax payers.  

Here in Utah we know we have a great professional organization and this is a great way to network with many other professionals in our industry. Thank you for the opportunity to serve you and your organizations.  Feel free to contact any of the board members with questions, comments or suggestions anytime.  We look forward to meeting you at our next event.

Scott Paulsen                                                                                                                           
Utah Chapter President-2012

Upcoming Events

May - July Training
Courses 303, 301, 21, 302, 30, 22, 204, 502, 37, 505, 201, 401, and 503
more details and info

IAAO Couses 102 and 112 will be held in Salt Lake on August 13th and August 20th respectively more details and info

UAA Symposium - August 15th in SLC at the Little America Hotel. Contact the UAA for more details http://www.utahappraisers-uaa.com/

78th Annual IAAO Conference will be held September 9-12, 2012, at the Kansas City Convention Center in Kansas City, Missouri. More Details

Why you should attend!
Receive continuing education credit
Talk with the experts
Hear the latest research results
See the latest products and services
Learn new ideas and techniques
Network with colleagues
Become inspired and motivated

Hotel Information - 149.00
Headquarter Hotel -

Kansas City Downtown Marriott
200 W. 12th St.
Kansas City, MO  64105