Modernizing FHA Appraisals: Transitioning to the New Uniform Appraisal Dataset 3.6 Standard
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The Federal Housing Administration on Thursday announced updates regarding its transition to the modernized Uniform Appraisal Dataset 3.6 (UAD 3.6).
“These updates build upon the initial transition plans outlined in FHA INFO 2025-42 dated August 27, 2025, and will strengthen the collateral risk management capabilities for the FHA Single-Family program,” FHA said in an announcement.
The new UAD 3.6 Uniform Residential Appraisal Report (URAR) will replace the current Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac appraisal forms for all residential property types with a single data-driven appraisal report. FHA noted it will announce its adoption dates in the future and will facilitate industry-wide alignment around a single standard.
To support this transition, FHA updated its Electronic Appraisal Delivery Portal to include a new UAD 3.6 section. The new section contains a link to FHA’s UAD 3.6 Implementation Preparedness Toolbox, which includes several resources, technical documentation, and other information necessary for this transition.
FHA noted the following regarding transition milestones:
• Development of FHA technology systems to accommodate the transition is nearing completion.
• Beta testing with a limited number of mortgagees is currently underway.
• FHA welcomes additional participants in the beta testing phase. Interested parties should contact the FHA Resource Center for more information and next steps.
• Upon conclusion of successful beta testing, FHA will establish and announce the optional transition start date.
• FHA’s optional transition period will commence prior to the GSEs’ mandatory transition date.
• Corresponding policy updates will be made available as the transition progresses.
• FHA will establish and announce a mandatory transition at a future date. FHA remains committed to providing stakeholders with a sufficient transition period to test and implement required technology updates prior to this transition date.
