Becoming a Minnesota Licensed Assessor

Their main duties include:

• Classify each property by type (residential, commercial, agricultural, etc.)
• Estimate the property value for tax purposes.

Counties and other local governments use this information to calculate property taxes for the year.

Assessors work for counties, cities, or townships across Minnesota. They work mainly at an office but also spend some time each year inspecting properties in-person. Most city and county assessors work full-time, while many township or contract assessors work part-time.

To earn a Minnesota assessor's license, you need to: 

• Complete a series of required courses. For a list of courses, see Licensure Education.  
• Work under a licensed assessor for up to three years to gain experience in the field.
• Apply to the State Board of Assessors and pay an annual fee.

Assessor licenses are good for one year (July 1 - June 30). To renew your license, each year you must apply and pay the annual fee. By the end of each 4-year cycle, you must complete 50 to 60 hours of continuing education before renewing. 

• Best Practices Memo
• Minnesota assessor licenses and requirements
• Education for Minnesota Assessors
• Assessor job openings on the Minnesota Association of Assessing Officers (MAAO) website.