Section 13

Vehicle Storage

Appendix F-1, page 162

The Vehicle Storage section provides information about all vehicle storage for the property. The section provides space for additional commentary, exhibits, and any apparent defects, damages, or deficiencies.

Vehicle storage can be:

A driveway or shared driveway
An attached or detached carport
Part of a dwelling, such as a built-in or attached garage
A detached garage. Reference Appendix 4: Detached Garage Examples for additional information and examples.
A shared parking garage, common carport, or open lot in a condominium, cooperative, condop, or PUD (with or without assigned spaces)

Vehicle Storage for the Property#

The appraiser must report on each vehicle storage for the property.

Vehicle Storage

Report Field ID	Report Label	When to Include	Allowable Answers / Format	Definition / Additional Guidance
13.000 13.001	Storage	Always required for each vehicle storage	Choose one or more allowable answers from table (Vehicle Storage Type)	Vehicle Storage Type - None 13.000 - Carport - Common Carport - Driveway - Garage - Open Lot - Parking Garage - Shared Driveway - Other (Describe) Notes: - Photos or images for each Vehicle Storage Type may be provided, which display in Vehicle Storage Exhibits with the Vehicle Storage Type(s). An additional caption may be provided to further identify the photo. - Additional photos such as the interior of the garage would display in Vehicle Storage Exhibits with the Vehicle Storage Type.

Vehicle Storage Type

Allowable Answer	Definition / Additional Guidance
None	Select this answer if the property does not have any available vehicle storage. Note: If this answer is selected, "None" displays (13.000), and the Vehicle Storage table (13.001-13.003) does not display.
Carport	A covered structure that offers limited vehicular protection with two or fewer walls. It may be free standing or attached to a structure and is available for use only by the subject property (e.g., single-family or 2- to 4-unit property).
Common Carport	A covered structure that offers limited vehicular protection with two or fewer walls. It may be free standing or attached to a structure and is shared and available within the condominium, cooperative, condop, or PUD.
Driveway	An improved surface providing vehicular access. Note: Do not select this answer for shared driveways.
Garage	An enclosed structure designed for storing vehicles.
Open Lot	An open and improved surface area that is specifically designed for vehicle storage for use within the condominium, cooperative, condop, or PUD.
Parking Garage	An enclosed area for storing vehicles that is intended to support multiple units for use within the condominium, cooperative, condop, or PUD.
Shared Driveway	An improved surface providing vehicular access, jointly owned by the owners of the properties to which it gives access.
Other (Describe)	Select Other to enter an answer that is not in the above list. Examples: - Permitted street parking from the municipality, but not specific to unit. - Enclosed golf cart or motorcycle parking.

Information For Each Vehicle Storage Type#

The Vehicle Storage table displays when there is vehicle storage on the property.

Vehicle Storage - Information for each Vehicle Storage Type

Report Field ID	Report Label	When to Include	Allowable Answers / Format	Definition / Additional Guidance
13.002	Number of Parking Spaces	Required if Vehicle Storage Type is Driveway or Shared Driveway	Yes \| No	10 or More Parking Spaces: - Select Yes if the driveway or shared driveway has 10 or more parking spaces. In this case, "10 or More" displays. - Select No if the driveway or shared driveway has less than 10 parking spaces, and provide the number of parking spaces.
13.002	Number of Parking Spaces	Required for all Vehicle Storage Types except driveways or shared driveways with 10 or more spaces	Whole number	Dedicated Parking Spaces: The number of parking spaces dedicated to the property within the indicated Vehicle Storage Type. A parking space is defined as the area that accommodates a vehicle. For example, Number of Parking Spaces would be 2 if the garage had: - Two tandem (back-to-back) spaces accessed by a single garage door, or - Two side-by-side spaces, whether accessed by a double garage door or two single garage doors. Notes: - Enter a number between 1 and 9 for driveways and shared driveways. - Enter zero (0) for common parking areas in which the property does not have any dedicated spaces. - If the vehicle storage is shared, only include spaces specifically dedicated to the property. - Half spaces are accounted for in the overall size reported as Vehicle Storage Area (13.003), not as a parking space.
13.002	Number of Parking Spaces	Required if Vehicle Storage Type is Common Carport, Open Lot or Parking Garage	Choose an allowable answer from the Definition / Additional Guidance column	Parking Space Assignment Type: The ownership rights to the parking space(s). - Assigned (parking spaces are assigned but not owned and deeded to a specific unit) - Owned (parking spaces are owned and deeded to a specific unit) - Unassigned (parking spaces are designated to project occupants on a first-come, first-served basis)
13.003	Detail	Required if Vehicle Storage Type is Carport or Garage	Choose an allowable answer from table (Vehicle Storage Attachment Type)	Vehicle Storage Attachment Type: The way in which the indicated vehicle storage is attached to the dwelling. - Attached - Built-in (including below grade garages) - Detached
13.003	Detail	Required if Vehicle Storage Type is Carport or Garage	Number of square feet	Vehicle Storage Area Notes: - Half spaces are accounted for here. - For detached garages that include other uses (ADUs or additional areas), only report area that is specific to the vehicle storage.
13.003	Detail	Required if Vehicle Storage Type is Driveway or Shared Driveway	Choose an allowable answer from the Definition / Additional Guidance column	Driveway Surface Material: The predominant driveway surface material. - Asphalt - Brick - Concrete - Cobblestone - Dirt - Gravel - Other (Describe)

Vehicle Storage Attachment Type

Allowable Answer	Definition / Additional Guidance
Attached
Built-in
Detached

Apparent Defects, Damages, Deficiencies (Vehicle Storage)#

The appraiser must report any significant items pertaining to vehicle storage, and must associate any defect, damage, or deficiency with the most appropriate section. These defects, damages, and deficiencies are items that:

Rise to the level of recommending repair, replacement, or inspection by an individual with expertise in the industry, or
Negatively affect the integrity / composition of the site itself, or
Negatively affect the soundness or structural integrity of the improvements to the site, or
Measurably impact the marketability or value of the property, or
Require completion

Example:

Any other items that do not require repair, replacement, inspection, or completion may also be reported using the Recommended Action of None.

Reference the appropriate government agency appraisal guidelines for specific requirements.

Apparent Defects, Damages, Deficiencies (Vehicle Storage)

Report Field ID	Report Label	When to Include	Allowable Answers / Format	Definition / Additional Guidance
13.004	N/A	Required if Vehicle Storage exists	Yes \|No	Vehicle Storage Defects Exist: Indicates whether there are apparent defects, damages, or deficiencies related to the Vehicle Storage section. - If No, "None" displays and the Apparent Defects, Damages, Deficiencies (Vehicle Storage) table does not display.
13.004	N/A	Displays when Vehicle Storage Defects Exist is Yes	N/A	The items listed below represent the As Is condition as of the effective date of this report

Information About Each Defect, Damage, or Deficiency#

Apparent Defects, Damages, Deficiencies (Vehicle Storage)

Report Field ID	Report Label	When to Include	Allowable Answers / Format	Definition / Additional Guidance
13.005	Feature	Required for each defect, damage, or deficiency	Choose an allowable answer from table (Vehicle Storage Type)	Indicate the Vehicle Storage Type that has the defect, damage, or deficiency. Note: Photos or images must be provided for each physical defect, damage, or deficiency. These display in Vehicle Storage Exhibits as "Apparent Defects, Damages, Deficiencies" with the indicated Feature. An additional caption may be provided.
13.006	Location	Required for each defect, damage, or deficiency	Other (Describe)	For the Vehicle Storage section, choose Other and briefly describe the location of the defect, damage, or deficiency.
13.007	Description	Required for each defect, damage, or deficiency	Free-form	Description of the defect, damage, or deficiency.
13.008	Affects Soundness or Structural Integrity	Required for each defect, damage, or deficiency	Yes \| No	Indicates whether the defect, damage, or deficiency affects the soundness and / or structural integrity of the improvement.
13.009	Recommended Action	Required for each defect, damage, or deficiency	Choose an allowable answer from the Definition / Additional Guidance column	The recommended action for the defect, damage, or deficiency. - Completion - Inspection - Repair (includes replacement) - None (does not require repair, replacement, completion, or inspection) Note: - If Completion, Inspection, or Repair is reported for any defect, damage, or deficiency - The report must be made subject to the resolution of the item (Market Value Condition 26.009 cannot be As Is). - If Repair is selected, the estimated cost to repair may be provided in the Reconciliation section.

Vehicle Storage Commentary#

Vehicle Storage Commentary

Report Field ID	Report Label	When to Include	Allowable Answers / Format	Definition / Additional Guidance
13.010	Vehicle Storage Commentary	If applicable	Free-form	Commentary could include information pertinent to the Vehicle Storage section that is not captured in the discrete data, or additional details to support the discrete data that is provided.

Vehicle Storage Exhibits#

All photos or images related to the Vehicle Storage section are displayed in the Vehicle Storage Exhibits subsection. If there are no photos or images, this subsection does not display.

Vehicle Storage Exhibits

Report Field ID	Report Label	When to Include	Allowable Answers / Format	Definition / Additional Guidance
See iGuide	Vehicle Storage Exhibits	If applicable	Photos or images	Photos relevant to the Vehicle Storage section may be provided, which display in Vehicle Storage Exhibits. If the photo or image is not specifically indicated, provide a caption to further identify the photo or image.