FHA Single Family Housing Policy Handbook 4000.1, Part II

hud-4000-1-ii-h-structural-conditions

HUD effective date: 09/14/2015 · section II.D.3 · Handbook 4000.1

FHA Single Family Housing Policy Handbook 4000.1, Part II — h. Structural Conditions (09/14/2015).

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FHA Single Family Housing Policy Handbook 4000.1, Part II — h. Structural Conditions (09/14/2015)

Effective 2015-09-14 · publisher's stamp for this provision

h. Structural Conditions (09/14/2015) The Appraiser must report on structural conditions so that the Mortgagee can determine if the foundation and Structure of the Property will be serviceable for the life of the Mortgage. The Appraiser must perform a visual observation of the foundation and Structure of the improvements and report those results. If the Appraiser notes any structural issues, the Appraiser must address the nature of the deficiency in the appraisal where physical deficiencies or adverse conditions are reported and require inspection.

Source: FHA Single Family Housing Policy Handbook 4000.1, Update 18 (issued 2026-08-12) · source URL · snapshot e1bca3432cf19e09

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