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Appraisers in Chico, CA
35 licensed appraisers based in Chico, California.
12 Certified General · 17 Certified Residential · 6 Licensed
A few of Chico's licensed appraisers hold credentials in other states, indicating some cross-state practice. The city's appraiser base includes Certified General, Certified Residential, and Licensed professionals, covering all residential property types and broader commercial appraisals under state licensing rules. Chico ranks among the mid-sized appraiser bases in California, with several firms employing multiple appraisers. The nearby city of Oroville also hosts a local group of appraisers within the same county.
About appraisal licensing in California
Real estate appraisers in California are licensed by the Bureau of Real Estate Appraisers (BREA), a bureau of the Department of Consumer Affairs. BREA issues four credential levels, from Trainee up to Certified General, which covers all property types including commercial. BREA's public search is updated daily and also shows disciplinary history and licenses expired within the last eight years, so it is worth checking any appraiser you plan to hire.
- Trainee License
- Residential License
- Certified Residential
- Certified General
Consumer-direct single-family appraisals typically run about $300 to $600 in most California markets, with complex or high-value properties costing more. As a regulated benchmark, the VA fee schedule effective May 2026 sets single-family appraisal fees in California at $750 to $1,000 depending on county.
Frequently asked questions
How many licensed property appraisers are in Chico, CA?
35 state-licensed property appraisers are based in Chico according to the federal ASC National Registry: 12 Certified General, 17 Certified Residential, and 6 Licensed.
How much does a home appraisal cost in Chico?
Consumer-direct single-family appraisals typically run about $300 to $600 in most California markets, with complex or high-value properties costing more. As a regulated benchmark, the VA fee schedule effective May 2026 sets single-family appraisal fees in California at $750 to $1,000 depending on county. Rush assignments and unusual properties price above the range.
How do I verify a California appraiser's license?
Look up the appraiser on the California Bureau of Real Estate Appraisers (BREA) license search at https://www2.brea.ca.gov/breasearch/faces/party/search.xhtml, or check the federal ASC National Registry at asc.gov.