Title 201 | Chapter 050 | Regulation 160REG
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PUBLIC PROTECTION CABINET
Kentucky Real Property Appraisers Board
(New Administrative Regulation)
201 KAR 50:160.Complaints and disciplinary proceedings.
Section 1.
Filing a Complaint.(1)
A complaint may be submitted against a credential holder or an Appraisal Management Company within one (1) year after the date of the transmittal of the appraisal report or appraisal review assignment.(2)
A complaint shall:(a)
Be submitted in writing;(b)
Identify the person or organization submitting the complaint, unless submitted anonymously;(c)
Contain a concise statement of the facts, transaction, or occurrence upon which it is based; and(d)
Include exhibits or other documents, if applicable.(3)
If the board receives an anonymous complaint, it shall conduct an initial investigation to determine whether a formal investigation is warranted.Section 2.
Answer by Respondent.(1)
The credential holder or Appraisal Management Company listed by the complainant on the complaint shall be the Respondent. If more than one credential holder or Appraisal Management Company is listed on the complaint, each credential holder and Appraisal Management Company shall be a Respondent.(2)
The board shall serve a complaint on each Respondent at the last known address of the Respondent by certified mail, return receipt requested.(3)
A Respondent shall submit to the board an answer to the complaint within twenty (20) days after the complaint is certified mailed to the Respondent.(4)
The Respondent shall serve a copy of the answer on the complainant, by certified mail, return receipt requested, to the address listed by the complainant on the complaint, unless the complainant is anonymous.(5)
A Respondent may submit to the board a written request for an extension of time to answer a complaint for good cause which shall include extenuating circumstances outside the control of the Respondent.(a)
For requests of extensions of time up to twenty (20) days, staff may grant an extension of time to answer a complaint up to twenty (20) days for good cause shown; or,(b)
For requests of extensions of time longer than twenty (20) days, the request shall be reviewed by the chair of the board whereby the chair of the board shall approve the request, deny the request, or refer the request to the full board at its next meeting for a decision whether to approve or deny the request.Section 3.
Formal Investigation.(1)
The board shall retain an investigator, in accordance with KRS 324A.015(7)(a), to commence an investigation of the facts alleged in a complaint:(a)
Upon receipt of a complaint and an answer; or(b)
Upon expiration of the period established in Section 2(3) of this administrative regulation if an extension is not requested by the Respondent.(2)
The investigator shall prepare a written investigative report for the board.Section 4.
Complaint Review by the Board.(1)
The board shall dismiss a complaint if the facts stated in the complaint fail to establish a violation of KRS Chapter 324A or 201 KAR Chapter 050.(2)
The board shall dismiss a complaint if after review of the complaint, answer, and investigative report, the board finds no grounds for discipline under KRS 324A.050 or KRS 324A.162.(3)
The board shall notify the complainant and the Respondent in writing if it dismisses the complaint.Section 5.
Disciplinary Proceedings.(1)
To commence disciplinary action against the Respondent, the board shall issue a notice of administrative hearing to the Respondent in accordance with KRS Chapter 13B.(2)
An administrative hearing shall be conducted in accordance with KRS Chapter 13B by a hearing officer.(3)
The hearing officer shall issue a recommended order in accordance with KRS Chapter 13B.(4)
In accordance with KRS Chapter 13B, the board shall review the recommended order of the hearing officer and shall issue a recommended order of the board.Section 6.
Settlement by Informal Proceedings. The board, through counsel, as described by in KRS 324A.020(2), may, at any time during this process, enter into informal proceedings with the Respondent for the purpose of appropriately dispensing with the matter. Any agreed order or settlement reached through this process shall be approved by the board and signed by the Respondent and the chairman of the board.Section 7.
Investigation Appeal. Within thirty (30) days of notification of final disciplinary action, the Respondent may challenge the qualifications of the investigator as stated in KRS 324A.015(7)(a) in writing. The written challenge shall identify the deficient statutory qualifications and include any supporting documentation. The board will review the written challenge at its next regularly scheduled board meeting.Section 8.
Incorporation by Reference.(1)
The following material is incorporated by reference:(a)
"Complaint Form-Appraiser," KRPAB Form 014, July 2026; and(b)
"Complaint Form-Appraisal Management Company," KRPAB Form 015, July 2026.(2)
This material may be inspected, copied, or obtained, subject to applicable copyright law, at the Kentucky Real Property Appraisers Board, 500 Mero Street, Frankfort, Kentucky 40601, (502) 564-4000, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time, and is available on the board website, krpab.ky.gov.201 KAR 050:160HISTORY: COMPILER'S NOTE: 2025 RS HB 6, enacted by the General Assembly on March 27, 2025, altered the information to be provided at the time an administrative regulation is filed. Aside from formatting changes necessary to upload the regulation into the LRC's publication application, this regulation has been published as submitted by the agency.
TOM VEIT, Director
APPROVED BY AGENCY: July 15, 2026
FILED WITH LRC: July 15, 2026 at 11:47 a.m.
PUBLIC HEARING AND COMMENT PERIOD: A public hearing on this administrative regulation shall be held on September 30, 2026, at 1:00 P.M. Eastern Time at the Mayo-Underwood Building, Room 247CE, 500 Mero Street, Frankfort, Kentucky 40601. Individuals interested in being heard at this hearing shall notify this agency in writing by five workdays prior to the hearing, of their intent to attend. If no notification of intent to attend the hearing was received by that date, the hearing may be canceled. A transcript of the public hearing will not be made unless a written request for a transcript is made. If you do not wish to be heard at the public hearing, you may submit written comments on the proposed administrative regulation. Written comments shall be accepted through September 30, 2026. Send written notification of intent to be heard at the public hearing or written comments on the proposed administrative regulation to the contact person.
CONTACT PERSON: Name: Tom Veit, Title: Executive Director, Agency: Kentucky Real Property Appraisers Board Address: 500 Mero Street Phone Number: (502) 564-4000 (office) Fax: (502) 564-4818 Email: Tom.Veit@ky.gov Link to PPC public comment portal: https://ppc.ky.gov/reg_comment.aspx.
REGULATORY IMPACT ANALYSIS AND TIERING STATEMENT
Contact Person:
Tom Veit, Executive Director, Kentucky Real Property Appraisers Board Phone: (502) 564-4000 Email: Tom.Veit@ky.gov
Subject Headings:
Boards and Commissions, Real Estate, Licensing, Fees
(1) Provide a brief summary of:
(a) What this administrative regulation does:
This regulation establishes processes for disciplinary proceedings against individuals or entities certified or licensed by the Kentucky Real Property Appraisers Board (“Board”).
(b) The necessity of this administrative regulation:
This regulation is necessary to establish disciplinary processes in accordance with KRS Chapters 324A and 13B and federal requirements for state boards that regulate appraisers and appraisal management companies.
(c) How this administrative regulation conforms to the content of the authorizing statutes:
KRS 324A.035 authorizes and requires the Board to promulgate administrative regulations for certification or licensure of appraisers who perform appraisals of real property in federally related transactions, for certification or licensure of appraisers of real property in nonfederally related transactions, classifications of appraisers; certification and licensure; renewal, suspension, or revocation of certification or licensure; standards of professional appraisal practice, including experience, education, and ethics; examination of applicants for certification or licensure; continuing education of appraisers; and disciplinary actions for appraisers who fail to meet these requirements. KRS 324A.050 establishes grounds for disciplinary action for the board. KRS 324A.052 provides for the investigation of complaints, sanctions, hearings, and appeals. KRS 324A.162 provides for disciplinary action against Appraisal Management Companies.
(d) How this administrative regulation currently assists or will assist in the effective administration of the statutes:
The Board is charged with licensing and regulating the practice of appraisal in Kentucky. This administrative regulation will assist the Board in effective oversight of appraisers and appraisal management companies by establishing processes for discipline.
(2) If this is an amendment to an existing administrative regulation, provide a brief summary of:
(a) How the amendment will change this existing administrative regulation:
Not applicable.
(b) The necessity of the amendment to this administrative regulation:
Not applicable.
(c) How the amendment conforms to the content of the authorizing statutes:
Not applicable.
(d) How the amendment will assist in the effective administration of the statutes:
Not applicable.
(3) Does this administrative regulation or amendment implement legislation from the previous five years?
Yes, this administrative regulation implements the following legislation enacted within the previous five years: H.B. 172, 2021 Ky. Acts ch. 21 (eff. June 29, 2021); H.B. 403, 2024 Ky. Acts ch. 182 (eff. July 15, 2024); and H.B. 355, 2026 Ky. Acts ch. 172 (eff. July 15, 2026).
(4) List the type and number of individuals, businesses, organizations, or state and local governments affected by this administrative regulation:
This administrative regulation will affect the 1,281 appraisers, 145 associate appraisers, 2 nonfederal appraisers, and the 99 appraisal management companies (“AMCs”) currently licensed by the Board, as well as all new applicants for licensure.
(5) Provide an analysis of how the entities identified in question (4) will be impacted by either the implementation of this administrative regulation, if new, or by the change, if it is an amendment, including:
(a) List the actions that each of the regulated entities identified in question (4) will have to take to comply with this administrative regulation or amendment:
Current licensees will not need to take any new steps to comply with this regulation. This regulation is a new regulation and recodification of prior 201 KAR Chapter 30. Current licensees and appraisal management companies will need to be aware of the processes and procedures for complaints and disciplinary proceedings.
(b) In complying with this administrative regulation or amendment, how much will it cost each of the entities identified in question (4):
This regulation will impose no new costs on licensees.
(c) As a result of compliance, what benefits will accrue to the entities identified in question (4):
Current licensees and prospective applicants for certification and licensure will be able to identify processes and procedures for complaints and disciplinary proceedings.
(6) Provide an estimate of how much it will cost the administrative body to implement this administrative regulation:
(a) Initially:
The initial costs associated with administering this administrative regulation are currently indeterminable because the staffing needs and timing of personnel hires for the newly created Kentucky Real Property Appraisers Board, H.B. 355, 2026 Ky. Acts ch. 172 (eff. July 15, 2026), have not yet been determined.
(b) On a continuing basis:
The continuing costs associated with administering this administrative regulation are currently indeterminable because the staffing needs and timing of personnel hires for the newly created Kentucky Real Property Appraisers Board, established H.B. 355, 2026 Ky. Acts ch. 172 (eff. July 15, 2026), have not yet been determined.
(7) What is the source of the funding to be used for the implementation and enforcement of this administrative regulation or this amendment:
The Kentucky Real Property Appraisers Board was created by H.B. 355, 2026 Ky. Acts ch. 172 (eff. July 15, 2026) and has a provisional budget approved by the Board. This budget includes three employees who will implement and enforce this administrative regulation.
(8) Provide an assessment of whether an increase in fees or funding will be necessary to implement this administrative regulation, if new, or by the change if it is an amendment:
It is currently indeterminable whether an increase in fees or funding will be necessary to implement this administrative regulation because the staffing needs and timing of personnel hires for the newly created Kentucky Real Property Appraisers Board, established H.B. 355, 2026 Ky. Acts ch. 172 (eff. July 15, 2026), have not yet been determined.
(9) State whether or not this administrative regulation establishes any fees or directly or indirectly increases any fees:
This administrative regulation does not establish any fees and neither directly nor indirectly increases any fees.
(10) TIERING: Is tiering applied?
(Explain why or why not): No, tiering is not applied because this administrative regulation applies equally to all individuals licensed or certified by the Board.
FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT
(1) Identify each state statute, federal statute, or federal regulation that requires or authorizes the action taken by the administrative regulation:
. KRS 324A.020, KRS 324A.035, KRS 324A.050, KRS 324A.052, KRS 324A.162, KRS Chapter 324A, KRS Ch. 13B, 12 U.S.C. § 3350
(2) State whether this administrative regulation is expressly authorized by an act of the General Assembly, and if so, identify the act:
This administrative regulation is expressly authorized by the following acts of the Kentucky General Assembly: created by 1990 Ky. Acts ch. 383, secs. 2, 3, 6, and 9, effective July 13, 1990; 1992 Ky. Acts ch. 247, secs. 2, 4, and 7, effective April 7, 1992; 1994 Ky. Acts ch. 188, sec. 1, effective July 15, 1994; 1996 Ky. Acts ch. 318, sec. 293, effective July 15, 1996; 1998 Ky. Acts ch. 377, secs. 4 and 5, effective July 15, 1998; 2011 Ky. Acts ch. 58, sec. 7, effective June 8, 2011; 2013 Ky. Acts ch. 46, secs. 8, 10, and 13, effective June 25, 2013; 2017 Ky. Acts ch. 158, sec. 74, effective June 29, 2017; 2017 Ky. Acts ch. 178, secs. 27, 29, and 39, effective April 11, 2017; 2021 Ky. Acts ch. 21, secs. 1, 2, 4, and 5, effective June 29, 2021; 2024 Ky. Acts ch. 182, secs. 10, 11, and 12, effective July 15, 2024; and 2026 Ky. Acts ch. 172, secs. 4, 9, 17, 18, and 24, effective July 15, 2026.
(3)(a) Identify the promulgating agency and any other affected state units, parts, or divisions:
The Kentucky Real Property Appraisers Board (“Board”) is the agency responsible for implementing this regulation. No other divisions of state or local government entities should be affected.
(b) Estimate the following for each affected state unit, part, or division identified in (3)(a):
1. Expenditures:
For the first year:
The costs associated with administering this administrative regulation for the first year are currently indeterminable because the staffing needs and timing of personnel hires for the newly created Kentucky Real Property Appraisers Board, established H.B. 355, 2026 Ky. Acts ch. 172 (eff. July 15, 2026), have not yet been determined.
For subsequent years:
The costs associated with administering this administrative regulation for subsequent years are currently indeterminable because the staffing needs and timing of personnel hires for the newly created Kentucky Real Property Appraisers Board, established H.B. 355, 2026 Ky. Acts ch. 172 (eff. July 15, 2026), have not yet been determined.
2. Revenues:
For the first year:
This administrative regulation is not intended to generate revenue for any state or local government agency for the first year.
For subsequent years:
This administrative regulation is not intended to generate revenue for any state or local government agency for subsequent years.
3. Cost Savings:
For the first year:
There are no cost savings to administer this administrative regulation for the first year.
For subsequent years:
There are no cost savings to administer this administrative regulation for subsequent years.
(4)(a) Identify affected local entities (for example: cities, counties, fire departments, school districts):
None
(b) Estimate the following for each affected local entity identified in (4)(a):
1. Expenditures:
For the first year:
N/A
For subsequent years:
N/A
2. Revenues:
For the first year:
N/A
For subsequent years:
N/A
3. Cost Savings:
For the first year:
N/A
For subsequent years:
N/A
(5)(a) Identify any affected regulated entities not listed in (3)(a) or (4)(a):
N/A
(b) Estimate the following for each regulated entity identified in (5)(a):
1. Expenditures:
For the first year:
N/A
For subsequent years:
N/A
2. Revenues:
For the first year:
N/A
For subsequent years:
N/A
3. Cost Savings:
For the first year:
N/A
For subsequent years:
N/A
(6) Provide a narrative to explain the following for each entity identified in (3)(a), (4)(a), and (5)(a)
(a) Fiscal impact of this administrative regulation:
None.
(b) Methodology and resources used to reach this conclusion:
Methodology and resources used are the fiscal department within the Public Protection Cabinet.
(7) Explain, as it relates to the entities identified in (3)(a), (4)(a), and (5)(a):
(a) Whether this administrative regulation will have a "major economic impact", as defined by KRS 13A.010(14):
This administrative regulation is not intended or anticipated to have a major economic impact as defined by KRS 13A.010(14).
(b) The methodology and resources used to reach this conclusion:
Methodology and resources used are the fiscal department within the Public Protection Cabinet.
FEDERAL MANDATE ANALYSIS COMPARISON
(1) Federal statute or regulation constituting the federal mandate.
12 U.S.C. 3345, 12 U.S.C. 3347
(2) State compliance standards.
KRS 324A.020, KRS 324A.035, KRS 324A.050, KRS 324A.052, KRS 324A.162, KRS Chapter 13B
(3) Minimum or uniform standards contained in the federal mandate.
12 U.S.C. 3345, 12 U.S.C. 3347
(4) Will this administrative regulation impose stricter requirements, or additional or different responsibilities or requirements, than those required by the federal mandate?
This administrative regulation does not impose stricter requirements, or additional or different responsibilities or requirements, than those required by the federal mandate.
(5) Justification for the imposition of the stricter standard, or additional or different responsibilities or requirements.
This administrative regulation does not impose a stricter standard, or additional or different responsibilities or requirements.
PUBLIC PROTECTION CABINET
Kentucky Real Property Appraisers Board
(New Administrative Regulation)
201 KAR 50:160.Complaints and disciplinary proceedings.
Section 1.
Filing a Complaint.(1)
A complaint may be submitted against a credential holder or an Appraisal Management Company within one (1) year after the date of the transmittal of the appraisal report or appraisal review assignment.(2)
A complaint shall:(a)
Be submitted in writing;(b)
Identify the person or organization submitting the complaint, unless submitted anonymously;(c)
Contain a concise statement of the facts, transaction, or occurrence upon which it is based; and(d)
Include exhibits or other documents, if applicable.(3)
If the board receives an anonymous complaint, it shall conduct an initial investigation to determine whether a formal investigation is warranted.Section 2.
Answer by Respondent.(1)
The credential holder or Appraisal Management Company listed by the complainant on the complaint shall be the Respondent. If more than one credential holder or Appraisal Management Company is listed on the complaint, each credential holder and Appraisal Management Company shall be a Respondent.(2)
The board shall serve a complaint on each Respondent at the last known address of the Respondent by certified mail, return receipt requested.(3)
A Respondent shall submit to the board an answer to the complaint within twenty (20) days after the complaint is certified mailed to the Respondent.(4)
The Respondent shall serve a copy of the answer on the complainant, by certified mail, return receipt requested, to the address listed by the complainant on the complaint, unless the complainant is anonymous.(5)
A Respondent may submit to the board a written request for an extension of time to answer a complaint for good cause which shall include extenuating circumstances outside the control of the Respondent.(a)
For requests of extensions of time up to twenty (20) days, staff may grant an extension of time to answer a complaint up to twenty (20) days for good cause shown; or,(b)
For requests of extensions of time longer than twenty (20) days, the request shall be reviewed by the chair of the board whereby the chair of the board shall approve the request, deny the request, or refer the request to the full board at its next meeting for a decision whether to approve or deny the request.Section 3.
Formal Investigation.(1)
The board shall retain an investigator, in accordance with KRS 324A.015(7)(a), to commence an investigation of the facts alleged in a complaint:(a)
Upon receipt of a complaint and an answer; or(b)
Upon expiration of the period established in Section 2(3) of this administrative regulation if an extension is not requested by the Respondent.(2)
The investigator shall prepare a written investigative report for the board.Section 4.
Complaint Review by the Board.(1)
The board shall dismiss a complaint if the facts stated in the complaint fail to establish a violation of KRS Chapter 324A or 201 KAR Chapter 050.(2)
The board shall dismiss a complaint if after review of the complaint, answer, and investigative report, the board finds no grounds for discipline under KRS 324A.050 or KRS 324A.162.(3)
The board shall notify the complainant and the Respondent in writing if it dismisses the complaint.Section 5.
Disciplinary Proceedings.(1)
To commence disciplinary action against the Respondent, the board shall issue a notice of administrative hearing to the Respondent in accordance with KRS Chapter 13B.(2)
An administrative hearing shall be conducted in accordance with KRS Chapter 13B by a hearing officer.(3)
The hearing officer shall issue a recommended order in accordance with KRS Chapter 13B.(4)
In accordance with KRS Chapter 13B, the board shall review the recommended order of the hearing officer and shall issue a recommended order of the board.Section 6.
Settlement by Informal Proceedings. The board, through counsel, as described by in KRS 324A.020(2), may, at any time during this process, enter into informal proceedings with the Respondent for the purpose of appropriately dispensing with the matter. Any agreed order or settlement reached through this process shall be approved by the board and signed by the Respondent and the chairman of the board.Section 7.
Investigation Appeal. Within thirty (30) days of notification of final disciplinary action, the Respondent may challenge the qualifications of the investigator as stated in KRS 324A.015(7)(a) in writing. The written challenge shall identify the deficient statutory qualifications and include any supporting documentation. The board will review the written challenge at its next regularly scheduled board meeting.Section 8.
Incorporation by Reference.(1)
The following material is incorporated by reference:(a)
"Complaint Form-Appraiser," KRPAB Form 014, July 2026; and(b)
"Complaint Form-Appraisal Management Company," KRPAB Form 015, July 2026.(2)
This material may be inspected, copied, or obtained, subject to applicable copyright law, at the Kentucky Real Property Appraisers Board, 500 Mero Street, Frankfort, Kentucky 40601, (502) 564-4000, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time, and is available on the board website, krpab.ky.gov.201 KAR 050:160HISTORY: COMPILER'S NOTE: 2025 RS HB 6, enacted by the General Assembly on March 27, 2025, altered the information to be provided at the time an administrative regulation is filed. Aside from formatting changes necessary to upload the regulation into the LRC's publication application, this regulation has been published as submitted by the agency.
TOM VEIT, Director
APPROVED BY AGENCY: July 15, 2026
FILED WITH LRC: July 15, 2026 at 11:47 a.m.
PUBLIC HEARING AND COMMENT PERIOD: A public hearing on this administrative regulation shall be held on September 30, 2026, at 1:00 P.M. Eastern Time at the Mayo-Underwood Building, Room 247CE, 500 Mero Street, Frankfort, Kentucky 40601. Individuals interested in being heard at this hearing shall notify this agency in writing by five workdays prior to the hearing, of their intent to attend. If no notification of intent to attend the hearing was received by that date, the hearing may be canceled. A transcript of the public hearing will not be made unless a written request for a transcript is made. If you do not wish to be heard at the public hearing, you may submit written comments on the proposed administrative regulation. Written comments shall be accepted through September 30, 2026. Send written notification of intent to be heard at the public hearing or written comments on the proposed administrative regulation to the contact person.
CONTACT PERSON: Name: Tom Veit, Title: Executive Director, Agency: Kentucky Real Property Appraisers Board Address: 500 Mero Street Phone Number: (502) 564-4000 (office) Fax: (502) 564-4818 Email: Tom.Veit@ky.gov Link to PPC public comment portal: https://ppc.ky.gov/reg_comment.aspx.
REGULATORY IMPACT ANALYSIS AND TIERING STATEMENT
Contact Person:
Tom Veit, Executive Director, Kentucky Real Property Appraisers Board Phone: (502) 564-4000 Email: Tom.Veit@ky.gov
Subject Headings:
Boards and Commissions, Real Estate, Licensing, Fees
(1) Provide a brief summary of:
(a) What this administrative regulation does:
This regulation establishes processes for disciplinary proceedings against individuals or entities certified or licensed by the Kentucky Real Property Appraisers Board (“Board”).
(b) The necessity of this administrative regulation:
This regulation is necessary to establish disciplinary processes in accordance with KRS Chapters 324A and 13B and federal requirements for state boards that regulate appraisers and appraisal management companies.
(c) How this administrative regulation conforms to the content of the authorizing statutes:
KRS 324A.035 authorizes and requires the Board to promulgate administrative regulations for certification or licensure of appraisers who perform appraisals of real property in federally related transactions, for certification or licensure of appraisers of real property in nonfederally related transactions, classifications of appraisers; certification and licensure; renewal, suspension, or revocation of certification or licensure; standards of professional appraisal practice, including experience, education, and ethics; examination of applicants for certification or licensure; continuing education of appraisers; and disciplinary actions for appraisers who fail to meet these requirements. KRS 324A.050 establishes grounds for disciplinary action for the board. KRS 324A.052 provides for the investigation of complaints, sanctions, hearings, and appeals. KRS 324A.162 provides for disciplinary action against Appraisal Management Companies.
(d) How this administrative regulation currently assists or will assist in the effective administration of the statutes:
The Board is charged with licensing and regulating the practice of appraisal in Kentucky. This administrative regulation will assist the Board in effective oversight of appraisers and appraisal management companies by establishing processes for discipline.
(2) If this is an amendment to an existing administrative regulation, provide a brief summary of:
(a) How the amendment will change this existing administrative regulation:
Not applicable.
(b) The necessity of the amendment to this administrative regulation:
Not applicable.
(c) How the amendment conforms to the content of the authorizing statutes:
Not applicable.
(d) How the amendment will assist in the effective administration of the statutes:
Not applicable.
(3) Does this administrative regulation or amendment implement legislation from the previous five years?
Yes, this administrative regulation implements the following legislation enacted within the previous five years: H.B. 172, 2021 Ky. Acts ch. 21 (eff. June 29, 2021); H.B. 403, 2024 Ky. Acts ch. 182 (eff. July 15, 2024); and H.B. 355, 2026 Ky. Acts ch. 172 (eff. July 15, 2026).
(4) List the type and number of individuals, businesses, organizations, or state and local governments affected by this administrative regulation:
This administrative regulation will affect the 1,281 appraisers, 145 associate appraisers, 2 nonfederal appraisers, and the 99 appraisal management companies (“AMCs”) currently licensed by the Board, as well as all new applicants for licensure.
(5) Provide an analysis of how the entities identified in question (4) will be impacted by either the implementation of this administrative regulation, if new, or by the change, if it is an amendment, including:
(a) List the actions that each of the regulated entities identified in question (4) will have to take to comply with this administrative regulation or amendment:
Current licensees will not need to take any new steps to comply with this regulation. This regulation is a new regulation and recodification of prior 201 KAR Chapter 30. Current licensees and appraisal management companies will need to be aware of the processes and procedures for complaints and disciplinary proceedings.
(b) In complying with this administrative regulation or amendment, how much will it cost each of the entities identified in question (4):
This regulation will impose no new costs on licensees.
(c) As a result of compliance, what benefits will accrue to the entities identified in question (4):
Current licensees and prospective applicants for certification and licensure will be able to identify processes and procedures for complaints and disciplinary proceedings.
(6) Provide an estimate of how much it will cost the administrative body to implement this administrative regulation:
(a) Initially:
The initial costs associated with administering this administrative regulation are currently indeterminable because the staffing needs and timing of personnel hires for the newly created Kentucky Real Property Appraisers Board, H.B. 355, 2026 Ky. Acts ch. 172 (eff. July 15, 2026), have not yet been determined.
(b) On a continuing basis:
The continuing costs associated with administering this administrative regulation are currently indeterminable because the staffing needs and timing of personnel hires for the newly created Kentucky Real Property Appraisers Board, established H.B. 355, 2026 Ky. Acts ch. 172 (eff. July 15, 2026), have not yet been determined.
(7) What is the source of the funding to be used for the implementation and enforcement of this administrative regulation or this amendment:
The Kentucky Real Property Appraisers Board was created by H.B. 355, 2026 Ky. Acts ch. 172 (eff. July 15, 2026) and has a provisional budget approved by the Board. This budget includes three employees who will implement and enforce this administrative regulation.
(8) Provide an assessment of whether an increase in fees or funding will be necessary to implement this administrative regulation, if new, or by the change if it is an amendment:
It is currently indeterminable whether an increase in fees or funding will be necessary to implement this administrative regulation because the staffing needs and timing of personnel hires for the newly created Kentucky Real Property Appraisers Board, established H.B. 355, 2026 Ky. Acts ch. 172 (eff. July 15, 2026), have not yet been determined.
(9) State whether or not this administrative regulation establishes any fees or directly or indirectly increases any fees:
This administrative regulation does not establish any fees and neither directly nor indirectly increases any fees.
(10) TIERING: Is tiering applied?
(Explain why or why not): No, tiering is not applied because this administrative regulation applies equally to all individuals licensed or certified by the Board.
FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT
(1) Identify each state statute, federal statute, or federal regulation that requires or authorizes the action taken by the administrative regulation:
. KRS 324A.020, KRS 324A.035, KRS 324A.050, KRS 324A.052, KRS 324A.162, KRS Chapter 324A, KRS Ch. 13B, 12 U.S.C. § 3350
(2) State whether this administrative regulation is expressly authorized by an act of the General Assembly, and if so, identify the act:
This administrative regulation is expressly authorized by the following acts of the Kentucky General Assembly: created by 1990 Ky. Acts ch. 383, secs. 2, 3, 6, and 9, effective July 13, 1990; 1992 Ky. Acts ch. 247, secs. 2, 4, and 7, effective April 7, 1992; 1994 Ky. Acts ch. 188, sec. 1, effective July 15, 1994; 1996 Ky. Acts ch. 318, sec. 293, effective July 15, 1996; 1998 Ky. Acts ch. 377, secs. 4 and 5, effective July 15, 1998; 2011 Ky. Acts ch. 58, sec. 7, effective June 8, 2011; 2013 Ky. Acts ch. 46, secs. 8, 10, and 13, effective June 25, 2013; 2017 Ky. Acts ch. 158, sec. 74, effective June 29, 2017; 2017 Ky. Acts ch. 178, secs. 27, 29, and 39, effective April 11, 2017; 2021 Ky. Acts ch. 21, secs. 1, 2, 4, and 5, effective June 29, 2021; 2024 Ky. Acts ch. 182, secs. 10, 11, and 12, effective July 15, 2024; and 2026 Ky. Acts ch. 172, secs. 4, 9, 17, 18, and 24, effective July 15, 2026.
(3)(a) Identify the promulgating agency and any other affected state units, parts, or divisions:
The Kentucky Real Property Appraisers Board (“Board”) is the agency responsible for implementing this regulation. No other divisions of state or local government entities should be affected.
(b) Estimate the following for each affected state unit, part, or division identified in (3)(a):
1. Expenditures:
For the first year:
The costs associated with administering this administrative regulation for the first year are currently indeterminable because the staffing needs and timing of personnel hires for the newly created Kentucky Real Property Appraisers Board, established H.B. 355, 2026 Ky. Acts ch. 172 (eff. July 15, 2026), have not yet been determined.
For subsequent years:
The costs associated with administering this administrative regulation for subsequent years are currently indeterminable because the staffing needs and timing of personnel hires for the newly created Kentucky Real Property Appraisers Board, established H.B. 355, 2026 Ky. Acts ch. 172 (eff. July 15, 2026), have not yet been determined.
2. Revenues:
For the first year:
This administrative regulation is not intended to generate revenue for any state or local government agency for the first year.
For subsequent years:
This administrative regulation is not intended to generate revenue for any state or local government agency for subsequent years.
3. Cost Savings:
For the first year:
There are no cost savings to administer this administrative regulation for the first year.
For subsequent years:
There are no cost savings to administer this administrative regulation for subsequent years.
(4)(a) Identify affected local entities (for example: cities, counties, fire departments, school districts):
None
(b) Estimate the following for each affected local entity identified in (4)(a):
1. Expenditures:
For the first year:
N/A
For subsequent years:
N/A
2. Revenues:
For the first year:
N/A
For subsequent years:
N/A
3. Cost Savings:
For the first year:
N/A
For subsequent years:
N/A
(5)(a) Identify any affected regulated entities not listed in (3)(a) or (4)(a):
N/A
(b) Estimate the following for each regulated entity identified in (5)(a):
1. Expenditures:
For the first year:
N/A
For subsequent years:
N/A
2. Revenues:
For the first year:
N/A
For subsequent years:
N/A
3. Cost Savings:
For the first year:
N/A
For subsequent years:
N/A
(6) Provide a narrative to explain the following for each entity identified in (3)(a), (4)(a), and (5)(a)
(a) Fiscal impact of this administrative regulation:
None.
(b) Methodology and resources used to reach this conclusion:
Methodology and resources used are the fiscal department within the Public Protection Cabinet.
(7) Explain, as it relates to the entities identified in (3)(a), (4)(a), and (5)(a):
(a) Whether this administrative regulation will have a "major economic impact", as defined by KRS 13A.010(14):
This administrative regulation is not intended or anticipated to have a major economic impact as defined by KRS 13A.010(14).
(b) The methodology and resources used to reach this conclusion:
Methodology and resources used are the fiscal department within the Public Protection Cabinet.
FEDERAL MANDATE ANALYSIS COMPARISON
(1) Federal statute or regulation constituting the federal mandate.
12 U.S.C. 3345, 12 U.S.C. 3347
(2) State compliance standards.
KRS 324A.020, KRS 324A.035, KRS 324A.050, KRS 324A.052, KRS 324A.162, KRS Chapter 13B
(3) Minimum or uniform standards contained in the federal mandate.
12 U.S.C. 3345, 12 U.S.C. 3347
(4) Will this administrative regulation impose stricter requirements, or additional or different responsibilities or requirements, than those required by the federal mandate?
This administrative regulation does not impose stricter requirements, or additional or different responsibilities or requirements, than those required by the federal mandate.
(5) Justification for the imposition of the stricter standard, or additional or different responsibilities or requirements.
This administrative regulation does not impose a stricter standard, or additional or different responsibilities or requirements.