UAD 3.6 made solar visible in the appraisal. It did not give anyone the support file. Beginning November 2, 2026, appraisal reports submitted to the Uniform Collateral Data Portal for loans sold to Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac must use Uniform Appraisal Dataset 3.6. The old form numbers go away. One dynamic Uniform Residential Appraisal Report replaces them. Solar no longer lives only in a closing comment. It sits in structured fields that lenders and review systems can read....

When someone asks for a solar valuation report, they’re not looking for a simple “here’s what the panels are worth” number. They’re asking for a detailed, defensible analysis of the entire solar asset — the kind of document that lenders, investors, buyers, and tax authorities actually rely on. So what’s actually inside a professional solar valuation report? 1. Executive Summary A clear, concise overview of the final value conclusion, the purpose of the valuation (financing, sale, insurance,...

Rooftop solar has become one of the most popular home upgrades in America. Owned systems routinely deliver real energy savings and, according to multiple studies, a measurable resale premium. Yet a stubborn problem persists: the solar appraisal gap. This is the difference between the value buyers are willing to pay for a solar-equipped home and the lower (or zero) contributory value many appraisers assign. That gap can force price reductions, require extra cash at closing, delay deals, or...