This IAAO Library Guide contains recent materials related to hotels, motels, and inns. In addition to articles, presentations, and books, relevant legal briefs are included. This guide is not a comprehensive list of all IAAO Library materials on the subject, but rather serves as a starting point for your information search process.
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Allen, M. (2013). An inhospitable debate: Why can't we agree on how to value a hotel? Valuation Strategies, 17(2), 4-17.
Baum, E. (2015). A brief guide to winning a hotel property tax appeal. HVS.
International Association of Assessing Officers Special Committee on Intangibles (2017). Understanding intangible assets and real estate: a guide for real property valuation professionals. Journal of Property Tax Assessment & Administration, 14(1), 41-91
Jorczak, T. A. (2016). The cost approach and hotel valuation: a classic solution to a modern problem. Journal of Property Tax Assessment & Administration, 13(2), 35-49.
Korpacz, P. F. & Lesser, D. (2022). Hotel property tax issues - Ownership, management, going concern, and valuation methodology. [Conference session]. IAAO 2022 Annual Conference, Boston, MA, United States.
Lesser, D. H. (2020). Florida Court of Appeals rules against Rushmore Approach in Disney Resort decision. Journal of Property Tax Assessment & Administration, 17(2).
Love, A. S., Walker, B. H., & Sutton, D. W. (2012). New option in hotel appraisals: Quantifying the revenue enhancement value of hotel brands. The Appraisal Journal, 90(3), 223-234.
Rushmore, S. (2004). Why the 'Rushmore Approach' is a better method for valuing the real property component of a hotel. Journal of Property Tax Assessment & Administration, 1(4), 15-27.
Wilmath, T., & Engel, K. (2005). The mass appraisal of hotels. Journal of Property Tax Assessment & Administration, 2(1), 15-31
Summaries and briefs included under the Case Law tab include:
Rick Singh, as Property Appraiser v. Walt Disney Parks and Resorts US, Inc., Scott Randolph, as tax collector, Reedy Creek Improvement District, a Political Subdivision of the State of Florida, and Leon Biegalski, et al.