FHA Single Family Housing Policy Handbook 4000.1, Part II

hud-4000-1-ii-l-crawl-space-observation-requirements

HUD effective date: 04/18/2023 · section II.D.3 · Handbook 4000.1

FHA Single Family Housing Policy Handbook 4000.1, Part II — l. Crawl Space Observation Requirements (04/18/2023).

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FHA Single Family Housing Policy Handbook 4000.1, Part II — l. Crawl Space Observation Requirements (04/18/2023)

Effective 2023-04-18 · publisher's stamp for this provision

l. Crawl Space Observation Requirements (04/18/2023) The Appraiser must visually observe areas of the crawl space to the extent these areas are safely accessible. The Appraiser is not required to disturb insulation or move items that obstruct access or visibility. If the observation reveals evidence of a deficient condition (such as excessive dampness, insufficient ventilation, or smell of mold, etc.), the Appraiser must render the appraisal subject to inspection or subject to repairs, in compliance with the Repair Requirements. The Appraiser must report when the crawl space is not safely accessible. The Appraiser must complete the appraisal subject to inspection by a qualified third party only if further observation of inaccessible crawl space area is necessary to determine compliance with MPR and MPS.

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

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