Certified Minnesota Assessor Specialist (CMAS)
Certified Minnesota Assessors Specialist (CMAS) may perform all duties required in the classification and appraisal of real and personal property for property tax purposes. See types of CMAS licenses below.
- CMAS Requirements - Learn about the required courses and work experience to get a CMAS license.
- CMAS Application is located on the Assessors Licensing System. You will need to either Sign in or Create an Account to access the application. All CMAS applications are reviewed by the board for approval at the next board meeting.
Types of CMAS License
There are two levels of Certified Minnesota Assessor Specialist license: CMAS and CMAS-IQ (Income Qualified). CMAS-IQs complete additional courses and may appraise commercial properties. See the table below for details.
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Certified Minnesota Assessor Specialist (CMAS)
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Certified Minnesota Assessor Specialist- Income Qualified (CMAS-IQ)
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Note: The Assessor Accreditation law was changed during the 2017 legislative session. This change affects assessors who are now licensed as a Certified Minnesota Assessor or Assessor Specialist (CMA or CMAS). For details, see Assessor Accreditation Deadline.