Valuation Bias and Fair Housing Laws and Regulations Course
A required course under the 2026 Real Property Appraiser Qualification Criteria, this 7-hour course is designed to satisfy the new mandatory fair housing and valuation bias education requirement established by the Appraiser Qualifications Board (AQB), effective January 1, 2026. A 1-hour exam is required for both aspiring appraisers seeking their initial credential and licensed/certified appraisers applying for upgrade to a higher credential level.
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The course equips appraisers with the knowledge and ethical awareness needed to identify, avoid, and prevent valuation bias—whether explicit, implicit, or systemic—and ensures compliance with applicable Fair Housing laws and regulations, including the Fair Housing Act and Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA).
7-Hour Appraiser CE Course Approvals: Currently approved in Alabama, Arkansas, California, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Montana (via KY Approval), North Dakota, Ohio, Oregon, Tennessee, South Dakota, US Virgin Islands, Washington, and West Virginia and pending approval in many other states.
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8-Hour Appraiser QE (with Exam) Course Approvals: North Dakota and Kentucky and pending approval Arkansas.
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Real Estate Agent/Broker CE Approvals: Currently approved in Kentucky (6 hours Law CE or 6 hours Fair Housing PLE), Ohio (6 hours CE) and South Dakota (7 Hrs Required CE & PLE). Pending approval in several other states.​​​
Fee: $195 which includes includes an electronic (PDF) student manual. No other manuals/publications are required.
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When and Where: Multiple dates and locations to choose from, including in-person and live Zoom.
P.O. Box 34064, Louisville, KY 40232 | (859) 252-3445
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