Applicable to condos, door thresh hold measured...to 10th of a foot!
Fannie Mae UAD 3.6 Supplement (June 2025):
• “The appraiser must measure the vertical height from adjacent ground or street grade to the front entrance threshold, recording this dimension to the nearest tenth of a foot.”�(Fannie Mae UAD 3.6 Policy Supplement, June 2025, Page 27 of 164)
• “Documentation must include photographs or sketches illustrating any exterior steps, porches, or walkways leading from the street grade to the front entrance.”�(Fannie Mae UAD 3.6 Policy Supplement, June 2025, Page 28 of 164)
• “The presence and materials of walkways or driveways connecting the street to the entrance (such as concrete, blacktop, pavers, or bricks) must be noted in the appraisal report.”�(Fannie Mae UAD 3.6 Policy Supplement, June 2025, Page 28 of 164)
• “Stairs or steps providing access to the front entrance must be documented and their impact considered in site condition assessment.”�(Fannie Mae UAD 3.6 Policy Supplement, June 2025, Page 29 of 164)
Fannie Mae Standardizing Property Measuring Guidelines (June 2025):
• “Elevations of exterior features must be measured and reported accurately to reflect the height difference between street grade and the front door.”�(Standardizing Property Measuring Guidelines, June 2025, Page 15 of 73)
• “Supporting documentation for these measurements must include a sketch or diagram in the appraisal report and photographs capturing the elevation features of walks, stairs, and porch areas.”�(Standardizing Property Measuring Guidelines, June 2025, Page 16 of 73)
• “Precise measurements for entrance height are mandatory without exception, ensuring consistency following ANSI Z765-2021 alignment.”�(Standardizing Property Measuring Guidelines, June 2025, Page 17 of 73)
Freddie Mac UAD 3.6 Specification (June 2025):
• “Appraisers are required to record the height of the front entrance above street or ground grade for all relevant residential property types.”�(Freddie Mac UAD 3.6 Specification, June 2025, Page 12 of 52)
• “The appraisal should detail any stairs, porches, or access areas that affect the front entrance’s elevation relative to the street, supported by photo documentation and sketch exhibits.”�(Freddie Mac UAD 3.6 Specification, June 2025, Page 13 of 52)
