Yes: in Arizona, appraisers need a state license issued by the Arizona Department of Insurance and Financial Institutions (DIFI), financial institutions division. You can check a name yourself on ASC Appraiser Registry.
Appraisers in Arizona: what buyers ask
How much does a home appraisal cost?
VA single-family appraisal fees run $650 to $1,500 by county (May 2026). Lenders must give you the appraisal promptly or 3 business days before closing.
How is property tax calculated in Arizona?
Arizona taxes a home on its limited property value, which can rise at most 5% a year, and owner-occupied homes are assessed at 10% of that value. A Phoenix example at 2026 Maricopa rates totals 12.6252 per $100 of assessed value, about $4,419 on a $350,000 limited value.
Check a appraiser yourself
- License required · Arizona Department of Insurance and Financial Institutions (DIFI), financial institutions division
- Titles you will see: Registered trainee, Licensed, Certified Residential, Certified General
- Check a name yourself: ASC Appraiser Registry
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