FHA Standards for Appraisers is a 3-hour continuing education course that delivers a practical, real-world look at FHA appraisal requirements, helping appraisers confidently navigate assignments where property condition matters just as much as value. You’ll explore how FHA appraisals differ from conventional work, why FHA guidelines exist, and how concepts like safety, soundness, and security directly impact loan eligibility. Through realistic scenarios and property examples, the course connects FHA policy to everyday appraisal decisions, so you can recognize issues faster, avoid over-conditioning, and clearly distinguish between cosmetic concerns and true FHA violations.
More than just rules, this course focuses on how to apply FHA standards in practice. You’ll learn how to identify and report common deficiencies, use HUD Handbook 4000.1 as a working tool, and produce clear, defensible appraisal reports that stand up to lender and reviewer scrutiny. With a strong emphasis on professional boundaries, compliance, and risk awareness, this course equips you to handle FHA assignments with clarity, confidence, and credibility in a highly regulated environment.
Renewal Date: 6/30 every odd-numbered year
Hours Required by the State: 28 hours
Beginning January 1, 2026, a Valuation Bias and Fair Housing Laws and Regulations course will be required for Continuing Education. Pennsylvania appraisers will need to complete the 7-hour Valuation Bias and Fair Housing Laws and Regulations Course prior to the biennial renewal period ending on 6/30/2027. If a certified real estate appraiser or licensed appraiser trainee has completed an 8-Hour Valuation Bias and Fair Housing Laws and Regulations Course as part of their qualifying education, the 7-hour course length requirement is satisfied. Every renewal cycle after the 7-hour course requirement has been completed, the certified appraiser or licensed appraiser trainee must complete a Valuation Bias and Fair Housing Laws and Regulations Course that is at least 4 hours in length.
Please note: If a certified appraiser satisfies the 7-Hour Valuation Bias and Fair Housing Laws and Regulations Course requirement prior to the biennial renewal period ending on 6/30/2025, the appraiser will be required to complete the 4-hour course prior to the biennial renewal period ending on 6/30/2027 and for each biennial renewal cycle thereafter.
The CE Shop’s Offering: 28 hours
Reporting: The state does not require schools to report course completions.
Expiration Date of Course: Course expiration dates vary by course. Each individual course will have an expiration date listed in your account. See Terms & Conditions for more details.
Certificates: Immediately upon appraisal course completions, The CE Shop will provide students with an electronic copy of the course certificate of completion. Certificates will remain in your account for a minimum of five years, should you need additional copies at a later time. Please refer to your renewal application to determine if you need to submit your certificate(s) of completion with your renewal. Course completion dates are recorded using Central Standard Time. Please note that the date on your certificate of completion will reflect this.
License Renewal Process: The process to renew in this state is to log in to the licensing system online and follow the prompts to renew. Instructions for this process may be found here.
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