09/10/2024
FHA appraisers follow the HUD guidelines for minimum property standards. Homes must meet the following appraisal requirements, or be repaired to meet requirements, to be approved for an FHA loan:
- Must have an undamaged exterior, foundation and roof
- Must have safe and reasonable property access
- Must not contain loose wiring and exposed electrical systems
- Must have all relevant utilities, including gas, electricity, water and sewage functioning properly.
- Must have a working, permanent heating system that can heat the property adequately
- Must have surfaces free of chipping or peeling lead-based paint
- Must have adequate access to attic spaces and natural ventilation in crawl spaces
- Must have access to potable water
- Must be free from wood-destroying insect infestations
- Must not have interior and exterior health and safety hazards, such as no handrails on steep staircases
- Must be a marketable property