UAD 3.6 Highest and Best Use fields
Section 16 of the Uniform Residential Appraisal Report has 8 indexed fields. Select a field to open it on the report.
UAD Guide is an independent, unofficial resource, last reviewed October 17, 2026. For the official answer, use Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
Legally Permissible Field 16.000
When: Always required
Indicates whether the current improvements (or the proposed improvements if appraised “subject to”) of the property are legally allowed, with particular attention to zoning.
No UAD 2.6 field is listed for it in the cross-reference guide.
Physically Possible Field 16.001
When: Always required
Indicates whether the current improvements (or the proposed improvements if appraised “subject to”) of the property are physically possible.
No UAD 2.6 field is listed for it in the cross-reference guide.
Financially Feasible Field 16.002
When: Always required
Indicates whether the current improvements (or the proposed improvements if appraised “subject to”) of the property are financially feasible.
No UAD 2.6 field is listed for it in the cross-reference guide.
Maximally Productive Field 16.003
When: Always required
Indicates whether the current improvements (or the proposed improvements if appraised “subject to”) of the property are maximally productive.
No UAD 2.6 field is listed for it in the cross-reference guide.
Is the highest and best use of the subject property as improved (or as proposed per plans and specifications) the present use? Field 16.004
When: Always required
Highest and Best Use After consideration of all four tests, indicates whether the present or proposed use is the highest and best use of the site.
Maps to Is the highest and best use of subject as improved (or as proposed per plans and specifications) the present use? Yes Is the highest and best use of subject as improved (or as proposed per plans and specifications) the present use? No on the UAD 2.6 Form 1004.
Highest and Best Use Commentary Field 16.005
When: Required if any answer in this section is No, or if relevant.
• When an answer is No, describe the evidence and support for the reasons why. • Additional commentary may be provided to include details and other information relevant to this section.
Maps to Is the highest and best use of subject as improved (or as proposed per plans and specifications) the present use? If No, describe on the UAD 2.6 Form 1004.
Highest and Best Use additional exhibit Field 16.006.1
When: IF Exists
A value from a MISMO prescribed list that categorizes the image.
No UAD 2.6 field is listed for it in the cross-reference guide.
Optional Photos: Image Caption Comment Description Field 16.006.2
When: IF ImageFileLocationIdentifier Is Present AND Exists
A free-form text field used to further describe or comment on the image.
No UAD 2.6 field is listed for it in the cross-reference guide.