The 50 Percent FEMA Rule Appraisal

The 50% FEMA Rule Appraisal

Monday, June 2, 2025

Patricia Staebler, SRA

$100     AI

$120     Full

Instructor:  Patricia Staebler, SRA

Livestream/Synchronous Continuing Education: 3-Hours.  Please note this class is only approved for Florida and Appraisal Institute continuing education credit.

Seminar Description: 

An appraiser conducting a 50% FEMA rule appraisal must be well acquainted with numerous and varying rules and regulations set forth by FEMA, and must have a thorough understanding of construction techniques, materials, and markets. Which valuation method is most appropriate, which components should be included in the report, and which costs must be included, and which may not be included. Without such knowledge, appraisers open themselves up to liability. This seminar will give a thorough overview of FEMA regulations, construction related issues and several examples from the work files of the instructor.

 Objectives:

• The role of FEMA

• Flood Zones

• Base Flood Elevations (BFE)

• Community Rating System (CRS)

• 50% FEMA Rule

• Depreciated Market Value

• Substantial Development Definition

• Contents of the 50% FEMA rule appraisal

• Inclusions and Exclusions of the valuation

• Examples from the work files

Class Schedule:

Login and Roll Call:  12:30 – 1:00 PM ET

Class Instruction:  1:00 – 4:00 PM ET

Please note:  This class will be held by live stream/virtual/synchronous interactive classroom technology.  Students must have a computer, webcam, and microphone.  It is the student’s responsibility to have the required equipment to participate and receive continuing education credit.

State CE Credit:  This is a live stream/virtual/synchronous class and is only approved for Florida Real Estate Appraisal Board continuing education credit.  For other states, you should determine current education approval and requirements.

Continuing Education Credit:

Appraisal Institute: 15 points

Florida Real Estate Appraisal Board: 3-Hours, 0010372 – live stream/synchronous – Region X of the Appraisal Institute