Yes: in Oregon, appraisers need a state license issued by the Appraiser Certification and Licensure Board (ACLB). You can check a name yourself on ACLB Public Record Search.
Appraisers in Oregon: 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 Oregon?
Oregon taxes a home's assessed value, not its market value, and under Measure 50 assessed value can rise at most 3% a year and does not reset when you buy. In Multnomah County code area 001 (Portland) the 2025-26 rate was $26.9199 per $1,000 of assessed value.
Check a appraiser yourself
- License required · Appraiser Certification and Licensure Board (ACLB)
- Titles you will see: Certified general appraiser, Certified residential appraiser, Licensed appraiser, Registered appraiser (tax)
- Check a name yourself: ACLB Public Record Search
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