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List of rulemaking activity
Alternative qualifications for appraisers
- All business and professional licensing
- Appraisers
Completed
Current rule(s)
Real estate appraisers (Chapter 308-125 WAC)
Summary
We aligned this rule with industry recommendations. The rule change gives real estate appraisers an alternative way to get licensed.
Current step
January 9, 2024
Rule change adopted
Public hearing or comments
We held a public hearing for this rulemaking activity on December 29, 2023.
- Public hearing audio (MP3, 11 minutes)
- Public hearing transcript
Prohibitions
- All business and professional licensing
- Appraisers
- Appraisal management companies
Completed
Current rule(s)
Prohibitions (WAC 308-409-080)
Summary
We updated the language in this rule to include requirements from RCW 18.310.150 Disciplinary actions—Grounds. This is in response to a rulemaking petition.
Current step
June 10, 2024
Rule change adopted
Public hearing or comments
We held a public hearing for this rulemaking activity on June 7, 2024.
10 a.m.
- Public hearing audio (MP3, 4 minutes)
- Public hearing audio transcript
Real estate appraiser fees and charges
- All business and professional licensing
- Appraisers
- Real estate
Completed
Current rule(s)
Fees and charges (Chapter 308-125-120 WAC)
Summary
We're proposing an increase to fees for real estate appraisers. Current fees aren't enough to cover program costs. The law requires us to review program budgets and set fees to cover administration costs. The licensing fees we collect are the only source of funds that cover program costs.
We continue to look into ways to reduce budget gaps while minimizing the impact on our licensees. For example, we replaced travel for board meetings and investigations with virtual options, where possible. This reduces travel costs for rental space, lodging, meals, staffing, mileage and more.
We continue to look into ways to reduce budget gaps while minimizing the impact on our licensees. For example, we replaced travel for board meetings and investigations with virtual options, where possible. This reduces travel costs for rental space, lodging, meals, staffing, mileage and more.
Current step
September 19, 2024
Rule change adopted
Public hearing or comments
We held public hearings for this rulemaking activity on August 28, 2024 and September 18, 2024.