As mandated by Act 725 of 2021, the entities under the Arkansas Department of Labor and Licensing have implemented a waiver of the initial licensing fee for applicants who qualify for the Workforce Expansion Act of 2021. If the initial applicant is currently receiving assistance through the Arkansas Medicaid Program, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC), Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (TANF), Lifeline Assistance Program and/or the applicant was approved for unemployment within the last twelve (12) months and/or the applicant’s income does not exceed two hundred percent (200%) of the federal poverty income guidelines that applicant may qualify for the waiver.
If you meet the qualifications for the Workforce Waiver, please contact our office at (501) 296-1843 or diana.piechocki@arkansas.gov to provide documentation and request the waiver for the initial application fee.
We have moved. Please send your application to 900 West Capitol Avenue, Suite 400, Little Rock, AR 72201.
We have moved. Please send your application to 900 West Capitol Avenue, Suite 400, Little Rock, AR 72201.
Statistics, Modeling, and Finance | 15 hrs |
Advanced Residential Applications and Case Studies | 15 hrs |
Appraisal Subject Matter Electives (must be tested) | 20 hrs |
Total | 50 hrs |
A. Applicants for a Certified Residential credential must meet the Qualifying Education requirements outlined in Section V (C) of the AALCB Rules. Please see pages 26 through 29 of the AALCB Rules posted on our website.
Required Experience
One thousand five hundred (1,500) hours of experience obtained during no fewer than twelve (12) months is required. While the hours may be cumulative, the required number of months must accrue before an individual can be certified.
General Appraiser Market Analysis & Highest and Best Use | 15 hrs |
Statistics, Modeling, and Finance | 15 hrs |
General Appraiser Sales Comparison Approach | 15 hrs |
General Appraiser Site Valuation & Cost Approach | 15 hrs |
General Appraiser Income Approach | 45 hrs |
General Appraiser Report Writing & Case Studies | 15 hrs |
Appraiser Subject Matter Electives (must be tested) | 30 hrs |
Total | 150 hrs |
A. Applicants for the Certified General license must hold a Bachelor’s Degree or higher from an accredited college or university.
Required Experience
Three thousand (3,000) hours of experience obtained during no fewer than eighteen (18) months is required, of which one thousand five hundred (1,500) hours must be in non-residential appraisal work. While the hours may be cumulative, the required number of months must accrue before an individual can be certified.
General Appraiser Market Analysis & Highest and Best Use | 15 hrs |
General Appraiser Sales Comparison Approach | 15 hrs |
General Appraiser Site Valuation & Cost Approach | 15 hrs |
General Appraiser Income Approach | 45 hrs |
General Appraiser Report Writing & Case Studies | 10 hrs |
Total | 100 hrs |
A. Applicants for the Certified General license must hold a Bachelor’s Degree or higher from an accredited college or university.
Required Experience
Three thousand (3,000) hours of experience obtained during no fewer than eighteen (18) months is required, of which one thousand five hundred (1,500) hours must be in non-residential appraisal work. While the hours may be cumulative, the required number of months must accrue before an individual can be certified.
Non-Resident initial application: As of January 1, 2017, you must submit to a background check. This will take time, so please plan accordingly.
We have moved. Please send your application to 900 West Capitol Avenue, Suite 400, Little Rock, AR 72201.
How to apply (if any of these are missing upon receipt to the Arkansas Board will be returned):
How to renew your non-resident (1 year) license: Renewing a non-resident 1-year license does not require a background check, provided the applicant is within 1 year of their current expiration date.
We have moved. Please send your application to 900 West Capitol Avenue, Suite 400, Little Rock, AR 72201.
Temporary application:
We have moved. Please send your application to 900 West Capitol Avenue, Suite 400, Little Rock, AR 72201.
Please send all correspondence to 900 West Capitol Avenue, Suite 400, Little Rock, AR 72201.