The Division of Property Assessments (DPA) administers the Assessment Certification and Education Program on behalf of the State Board of Equalization (SBE), providing educational opportunities in the field of property tax assessments and recognition of accumulated training and experience for property tax professionals.
Assessment training through the program is available to any person demonstrating the potential and commitment to learn. Participation in the education program does not entitle the applicant to participate in the assessment certification program.
The assessment certification portion of the program is reserved for the assessment staff of Tennessee state, county and municipal government agencies with property tax assessment responsibilities.
If you are interested in participating in the education program, look at the Training Calendar for specific information. If you wish to register for a course or workshop, complete the Registration Form and return it to the address given.
If you are interested in information on the certification program, look at the Rules of the Tennessee State Board of Equalization Chapter 0600-4 Assessment Certification and Education Program. If you are interested in participating in the certification program, complete the Application for Assessment Level Certification and return it to James Woodyard (address below).
If you wish to take part in the Taxpayer Agent Registration Program visit the State Board of Equalization web site.
Contact Information
Division of Property Assessments
Training Section
505 Deaderick Street
Suite 1400, James K. Polk State Office Building
Nashville, TN 37243-1402
Phone (615) 401-7789
Fax (615) 741-3888
James Woodyard
Assistant Director
James.Woodyard@tn.gov
