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title: Assessor
description: An assessor is a  local government official who determines the assessed value of taxable property in a county or municipality.
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# [Assessor](https://www.realized1031.com/glossary/assessor)

 Written by [The Realized Team](https://www.realized1031.com/glossary/author/the-realized-team) | Jun 29, 2022 12:00:00 PM

A local government official who determines the assessed value of taxable property in a county or municipality. This valuation is used to determine the tax basis for a property in a given area.

After being appointed or elected, assessors are trained in common property appraisal techniques, reaching a degree of certification that varies city to city. In some cases, continuing education or even no certification is required for an assessor to maintain his or her status.

 

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