Yes: in Iowa, appraisers need a state license issued by the Iowa Real Estate Appraiser Examining Board (Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing). You can check a name yourself on Professional License Search (LicensedInIowa.gov).
Appraisers in Iowa: 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 Iowa?
Iowa taxes a home's assessed market value after a state rollback, set at 44.5345% for residential property for the 2025 assessment year. In Des Moines the 2026-27 consolidated rate is $43.74496 per $1,000 of taxable value.
Check a appraiser yourself
- License required · Iowa Real Estate Appraiser Examining Board (Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing)
- Titles you will see: Registered appraiser trainee, Licensed appraiser, Certified residential, Certified general
- Check a name yourself: Professional License Search (LicensedInIowa.gov)
The 10 sectors of Des Moines
ZIP 50317 · ZIP 50315 · ZIP 50310 · ZIP 50320 · ZIP 50316 · ZIP 50312 · ZIP 50311 · ZIP 50314 · ZIP 50309 · ZIP 50321