Arkansas Proposes Rule Changes for Appraisers, Abstracters, and Inspectors

Detected March 19th, 2026

Summary

The Arkansas Department of Labor and Licensing State Board of Appraisers, Abstracters, and Home Inspectors is proposing changes to its rules. These updates are necessary to align with recent legislative acts and updated national appraisal qualification criteria. The public comment period is open from March 21, 2026, to April 20, 2026.

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What changed

The Arkansas Department of Labor and Licensing State Board of Appraisers, Abstracters, and Home Inspectors is proposing amendments to its existing rules. These changes are driven by legislative updates from Acts 949 and 974 of 2025 and revisions to the Appraiser Qualifications Board's criteria under FIRREA. A detailed summary of the proposed rules is available on the Department's website.

Affected professionals, including appraisers, abstracters, and inspectors, are invited to submit written comments by April 20, 2026. Oral comments can also be provided by contacting the Board's office. The proposed rules can be accessed via the Department's website. This consultation period is crucial for stakeholders to voice concerns or provide input before the rules are finalized.

What to do next

Review proposed rule changes for impact on appraisal, abstracting, and inspection practices.
Submit written or oral comments to the State Board of Appraisers, Abstracters, and Home Inspectors by April 20, 2026.

Source document (simplified)

Notice of Rulemaking Pursuant to Arkansas Code Annotated § 25-15-201 et seq. notice is hereby given that the Department of Labor and Licensing State Board of Appraisers, Abstracters, and Home Inspectors is considering changes to its rules. The changes are required to comply with changes made by Acts 949 and 974 of 2025 and changes made to the Real Property Appraiser Qualification Criteria by the Appraiser Qualifications Board under Title XI of FIRREA. A detailed summary of the new rules is available on the Department’s website. Written comments will be accepted from Saturday, March 21, 2026, through Monday, April 20, 2026, by the State Board of Appraisers, Abstracters, and Home Inspectors. Comments may be mailed to the Board’s Office at 900 West Capitol Avenue, Suite 400, Little Rock, AR 72201, or emailed to diana.piechocki@arkansas.gov. If you would like to make oral public comments, please call our office at (501) 683-3775. A copy of the proposed rules can be accessed on the Arkansas Department of Labor and Licensing’s website at: https://www.labor.arkansas.gov/licensing.