| KAR # | Summary |
| 831 KAR 3:001 | This administrative regulation includes both current terminology and new terminology found throughout the new regulations package. |
| KAR Title | Filing Date | Email | Proposed Administrative Regulation | Regulatory Impact Statement | Amended MIR | Public Comment Meeting Notice |
Definitions for 831 KAR Chapter 3 | 3/30/2026 | patrick.riley@ky.gov | 831 KAR 3 001 Definitions | Reg Impact and Tiering 831 KAR 3 001 | | Public Hearing and Comment Period 001 | | KAR # | Summary |
| 831 KAR 3:010 | This administrative regulation establishes and updates the administrative fee structure the KREAB is authorized to collect under KRS 324A to comply with federal Title XI requirements and state law. |
| KAR Title | Filing Date | Email | Proposed Administrative Regulation | Regulatory Impact Statement | Amended MIR | Public Comment Meeting Notice |
Fees | 3/30/2026 | patrick.riley@ky.gov | 831 KAR 3 010 Fees | Reg Impact and Tiering 831 KAR 3 010 | | Public Hearing and Comment Period 010 | | KAR # | Summary |
| 831 KAR 3:020 | This administrative regulation establishes appraiser classifications, certification and licensure requirements, and related fees, including licensure for nonfederally related transactions required by state and federal law. It also sets application and licensing standards for military servicemembers, veterans, and spouses in compliance with state law and AQB criteria. |
| KAR Title | Filing Date | Email | Proposed Administrative Regulation | Regulatory Impact Statement | Amended MIR | Public Comment Meeting Notice |
General requirements for certification and licensure | 3/30/2026 | patrick.riley@ky.gov | 831 KAR 3 020 General requirements for certification and licensure | Reg Impact and Tiering 831 KAR 3 020 | 831 KAR 3 020 Material Incorporated by Reference | Public Hearing and Comment Period 020 | | KAR # | Summary |
| 831 KAR 3:030 | This administrative regulation establishes the education requirements for real estate appraiser licensure and certification to comply with federal law and KRS Chapter 324A, specifying approved education providers, course standards, and required hours. It details the qualifying education, coursework, and degree requirements for associate, licensed residential, certified residential, and certified general real property appraisers aligned with AQB standards effective January 1, 2026. |
| KAR Title | Filing Date | Email | Proposed Administrative Regulation | Regulatory Impact Statement | Amended MIR | Public Comment Meeting Notice |
Education requirements for certification and licensure | 3/30/2026 | patrick.riley@ky.gov | 831 KAR 3 030 Education requirements for certification and licensure | Reg Impact and Tiering 831 KAR 3 030 | | Public Hearing and Comment Period 030 | | KAR # | Summary |
| 831 KAR 3:040 | This administrative regulation establishes the appraisal experience requirements for becoming licensed or certified as a real property appraiser, in compliance with state law and federal Title XI requirements. Permits acceptance of KREAB-approved practicum courses and Practical Applications of Real Estate Appraisal (PAREA) program completion as a substitute for traditional supervisor-associate training experience hours. |
| KAR Title | Filing Date | Email | Proposed Administrative Regulation | Regulatory Impact Statement | Amended MIR | Public Comment Meeting Notice |
Appraisal experience requirements for certification and licensure | 3/30/2026 | patrick.riley@ky.gov | 831 KAR 3 040 Appraisal experience requirements for certification and licensure | Reg Impact and Tiering 831 KAR 3 040 | | Public Hearing and Comment Period 040 | | KAR # | Summary |
| 831 KAR 3:050 | This administrative regulation establishes examination requirements for real estate appraiser licensure and certification to comply with KRS Chapter 324A and federal law. It requires board- and AQB-approved exams for licensed and certified appraisers, sets exam validity and approval procedures, and outlines application, education, and experience prerequisites. |
| KAR Title | Filing Date | Email | Proposed Administrative Regulation | Regulatory Impact Statement | Amended MIR | Public Comment Meeting Notice |
Examinations | 3/30/2026 | patrick.riley@ky.gov | 831 KAR 3 050 Examinations | Reg Impact and Tiering 831 KAR 3 050 | | Public Hearing and Comment Period 050 | | KAR # | Summary |
| 831 KAR 3:060 | This administrative regulation establishes terms for reciprocal real estate appraiser licensure and certification for individuals licensed or certified in other states with which Kentucky has agreements. It outlines eligibility standards, application requirements, disciplinary disclosures, and compliance with federal and AQB criteria. |
| KAR Title | Filing Date | Email | Proposed Administrative Regulation | Regulatory Impact Statement | Amended MIR | Public Comment Meeting Notice |
Reciprocity | 3/30/2026 | patrick.riley@ky.gov | 831 KAR 3 060 Material Incorporated by reference | Reg Impact and Tiering 831 KAR 3 060 | 831 KAR 3 060 Material Incorporated by reference | Public Hearing and Comment Period 060 | | KAR # | Summary |
| 831 KAR 3:070 | This administrative regulation establishes a standardized temporary practice permit, sets a clear five-business-day issuance deadline, ties eligibility explicitly to equivalent Kentucky credentials, and establishes a six-month expiration with one possible extension. Now aligns with federal minimum of “valid for six months.” |
| KAR Title | Filing Date | Email | Proposed Administrative Regulation | Regulatory Impact Statement | Amended MIR | Public Comment Meeting Notice |
Temporary practice permit | 3/30/2026 | patrick.riley@ky.gov | 831 KAR 3 070 Temporary practice permit | Reg Impact and Tiering 831 KAR 3 070 | 831 KAR 3 070 Material Incorporated by reference | Public Hearing and Comment Period 070 | | KAR # | Summary |
| 831 KAR 3:080 | This administrative regulation establishes national and state criminal background check requirements for initial real estate appraiser licensure and certification and for Appraisal Management Company registration to comply with state and federal law. It outlines fingerprinting procedures, exemptions, board review of criminal convictions, and standards for denial of applications based on criminal history. |
| KAR Title | Filing Date | Email | Proposed Administrative Regulation | Regulatory Impact Statement | Amended MIR | Public Comment Meeting Notice |
Criminal background checks | 3/30/2026 | patrick.riley@ky.gov | 831 KAR 3 080 Criminal background checks | Reg Impact and Tiering 831 KAR 3 080 | | Public Hearing and Comment Period 080 | | KAR # | Summary |
| 831 KAR 3:090 | This administrative regulation establishes eligibility, training, duties, and oversight standards for supervisory appraisers, consistent with minimum federal criteria. It details how associate appraisers obtain supervised experience, outlines supervision limits and responsibilities, and sets requirements for logs, termination, and revocation of supervisory status. |
| KAR Title | Filing Date | Email | Proposed Administrative Regulation | Regulatory Impact Statement | Amended MIR | Public Comment Meeting Notice |
Supervision of associates | 3/30/2026 | patrick.riley@ky.gov | 831 KAR 3 090 Supervision of associates | Reg Impact and Tiering 831 KAR 3 090 | 831 KAR 3 090 Material Incorporated by reference | Public Hearing and Comment Period 090 | | KAR # | Summary |
| 831 KAR 3:100 | This administrative regulation establishes mandatory continuing education requirements for real property appraisers as a condition of licensure and certification. It sets annual hour requirements, required USPAP and valuation bias/fair housing courses, approved credit sources, and rules for noncompliance, extensions, and inactive status. |
| KAR Title | Filing Date | Email | Proposed Administrative Regulation | Regulatory Impact Statement | Amended MIR | Public Comment Meeting Notice |
Continuing education required for certification and licensure | 3/30/2026 | patrick.riley@ky.gov | 831 KAR 3 100 Continuing education required for certification and licensure | Reg Impact and Tiering 831 KAR 3 100 | | Public Hearing and Comment Period 100 | | KAR # | Summary |
| 831 KAR 3:110 | This administrative regulation establishes procedures and deadlines for the annual renewal and reinstatement of real property appraiser licenses and certificates. It sets the July 1 renewal date, outlines required fees and continuing education and specifies conditions and timelines for reinstating expired credentials. |
| KAR Title | Filing Date | Email | Proposed Administrative Regulation | Regulatory Impact Statement | Amended MIR | Public Comment Meeting Notice |
Renewal and reinstatement of certificates and licenses | 3/30/2026 | patrick.riley@ky.gov | 831 KAR 3 110 Material Incorporated by reference | Reg Impact and Tiering 831 KAR 3 110 | 831 KAR 3 110 Material Incorporated by reference | Public Hearing and Comment Period 110 | | KAR # | Summary |
| 831 KAR 3:120 | This administrative regulation establishes procedures for placing eligible appraiser licenses or certificates in inactive status for up to three years and for reactivating them. It outlines required forms, fees, and continuing education obligations to return a credential to active status. |
| KAR Title | Filing Date | Email | Proposed Administrative Regulation | Regulatory Impact Statement | Amended MIR | Public Comment Meeting Notice |
Inactive status and reactivation of certification and licenses | 3/30/2026 | patrick.riley@ky.gov | 831 KAR 3 120 Inactive status | Reg Impact and Tiering 831 KAR 3 120 | 831 KAR 3 120 Material Incorporated by reference | Public Hearing and Comment Period 120 | | KAR # | Summary |
| 831 KAR 3:130 | This administrative regulation establishes requirements for approval, renewal, and oversight of real estate appraisal education providers, courses, and instructors. It sets standards for course content, instructor qualifications, recordkeeping, and enforcement, including procedures for deficiencies and withdrawal of approval |
| KAR Title | Filing Date | Email | Proposed Administrative Regulation | Regulatory Impact Statement | Amended MIR | Public Comment Meeting Notice |
Education provider and instructor standards and requirements | 3/30/2026 | patrick.riley@ky.gov | 831 KAR 3 130 Education provider and instructor standards and requirements | Reg Impact and Tiering 831 KAR 3 130 | 831 KAR 3 130 Material Incorporated by reference | Public Hearing and Comment Period 130 | | KAR # | Summary |
| 831 KAR 3:140 | This administrative regulation establishes requirements and standards for approval, delivery, and renewal of qualifying (prelicensure) and continuing (post-licensure) education courses for appraisers, including standards for course content, instructors, and distance or hybrid education formats. It ensures courses maintain or enhance appraisers’ skills, knowledge, and competency while meeting board and AQB approval requirements. |
| KAR Title | Filing Date | Email | Proposed Administrative Regulation | Regulatory Impact Statement | Amended MIR | Public Comment Meeting Notice |
Education course approval, renewal, and standards | 3/30/2026 | patrick.riley@ky.gov | 831 KAR 3 140 Education course approval, renewal, and standards | Reg Impact and Tiering 831 KAR 3 140 | 831 KAR 3 140 Material Incorporated by reference | Public Hearing and Comment Period 140 | | KAR # | Summary |
| 831 KAR 3:150 | This administrative regulation establishes professional appraisal standards, define the scope of practice for different types of real property appraisers, ensure compliance with USPAP, set appraisal reporting requirements, and regulate advertising for licensed nonfederal appraisers. It ensures appraisals in federally related transactions meet nationally recognized standards and clarifies the limits of practice and reporting obligations for appraisers. |
| KAR Title | Filing Date | Email | Proposed Administrative Regulation | Regulatory Impact Statement | Amended MIR | Public Comment Meeting Notice |
Standards of professional conduct | 3/30/2026 | patrick.riley@ky.gov | 831 KAR 3 150 Standards of professional conduct | Reg Impact and Tiering 831 KAR 3 150 | | Public Hearing and Comment Period 150 | | KAR # | Summary |
| 831 KAR 3:160 | This administrative regulation establishes procedures for filing, investigating, and resolving complaints against licensed appraisers and appraisal management companies, including timelines, respondent responses, formal investigations, and disciplinary hearings. It ensures disciplinary actions are conducted in accordance with state law and allows for settlement agreements, administrative hearings, and final review by the Division of Real Property Boards. |
| KAR Title | Filing Date | Email | Proposed Administrative Regulation | Regulatory Impact Statement | Amended MIR | Public Comment Meeting Notice |
Complaints and disciplinary proceedings | 3/30/2026 | patrick.riley@ky.gov | 831 KAR 3 160 Complaints and disciplinary proceedings | Reg Impact and Tiering 831 KAR 3 160 | 831 KAR 3 160 Material Incorporated by reference | Public Hearing and Comment Period 160 | | KAR # | Summary |
| 831 KAR 3:170 | This administrative regulation establishes the registration, application, and operational requirements for appraisal management companies (AMCs), including fees, designation of a controlling person, and timely updates of information. It ensures AMCs comply with state law, provide oversight of appraisal practices, and contribute to the administration of the AMC Recovery Fund. |
| KAR Title | Filing Date | Email | Proposed Administrative Regulation | Regulatory Impact Statement | Amended MIR | Public Comment Meeting Notice |
Appraisal Management Company registration | 3/30/2026 | patrick.riley@ky.gov | 831 KAR 3 170 Appraisal Management Company registration | Reg Impact and Tiering 831 KAR 3 170 | 831 KAR 3 170 Material Incorporated by reference | Public Hearing and Comment Period 170 | | KAR # | Summary |
| 831 KAR 3:180 | This administrative regulation establishes the annual renewal and reinstatement process for AMC registrations, including required fees, AMC Recovery Fund contributions, and national reporting, while setting standards to ensure continued compliance with KRS Chapter 324A. It also imposes consequences for non-renewal or expired registrations, including loss of authority to operate and restrictions on reapplying. |
| KAR Title | Filing Date | Email | Proposed Administrative Regulation | Regulatory Impact Statement | Amended MIR | Public Comment Meeting Notice |
Appraisal Management Company registration renewal | 3/30/2026 | patrick.riley@ky.gov | 831 KAR 3 180 Appraisal Management Company registration renewal | Reg Impact and Tiering 831 KAR 3 180 | | Public Hearing and Comment Period 180 | | KAR # | Summary |
| 831 KAR 3:190 | This administrative regulation establishes the duties, operational requirements, and prohibitions for Appraisal Management Companies (AMCs), including transparency in fees, fair treatment of appraisers, proper panel management, and adherence to appraisal procedures. It also sets standards for timely payment, appraisal report review, and ensures compliance with KRS Chapter 324A to protect appraisers’ independence and uphold professional appraisal practices. |
| KAR Title | Filing Date | Email | Proposed Administrative Regulation | Regulatory Impact Statement | Amended MIR | Public Comment Meeting Notice |
Appraisal Management Company duties and prohibitions | 3/30/2026 | patrick.riley@ky.gov | 831 KAR 3 190 Appraisal Management Company duties and prohibitions | Reg Impact and Tiering 831 KAR 3 190 | | Public Hearing and Comment Period 190 | | KAR # | Summary |
| 831 KAR 3:200 | This administrative regulation establishes the application, reporting, and fee requirements for Appraisal Management Companies (AMCs) to be registered on the Appraisal Subcommittee’s National Registry, including roster reporting, panel size criteria, and payment of fees. It ensures AMCs maintain accurate appraiser panels and report covered |
| KAR Title | Filing Date | Email | Proposed Administrative Regulation | Regulatory Impact Statement | Amended MIR | Public Comment Meeting Notice |
Appraisal Management Company roster and reporting. | 3/30/2026 | patrick.riley@ky.gov | 831 KAR 3 200 Appraisal Management Company roster and reporting | Reg Impact and Tiering 831 KAR 3 200 | | Public Hearing and Comment Period 200 | | KAR # | Summary |
| 831 KAR 3:210 | This administrative regulation establishes the appraiser roster and reporting requirements, including the collection of annual roster fees from licensed and certified appraisers, and the transmission of this information to the Appraisal Subcommittee in compliance with KRS Chapter 324A and Title XI. It ensures accurate tracking of appraisers and supports federal oversight of appraisal practices |
| KAR Title | Filing Date | Email | Proposed Administrative Regulation | Regulatory Impact Statement | Amended MIR | Public Comment Meeting Notice |
Appraiser roster and reporting | 3/30/2026 | patrick.riley@ky.gov | 831 KAR 3 210 Appraiser roster and reporting | Reg Impact and Tiering 831 KAR 3 210 | | Public Hearing and Comment Period 210 |
