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Here's what we're dealing with when we see "mixed use": we're looking at a property that combines residential living space with commercial or business operations—things like a doctor's office, beauty salon, or daycare tucked into part of the building alongside where people actually live. Clark County's zoning code treats these as commercial properties for planning purposes, but the key requirement is that any business component has to be open to the general public. When we appraise one of these properties, we have to measure and describe all the different uses and how much space each takes up, but we don't assign a value to the business itself or its equipment—we only value the real estate. HUD, FHA, and Fannie Mae all have specific rules about which mixed-use properties they'll finance, so not every combination qualifies.

Straight from Clark County Title 30 Unified Development Code and Zoning, HUD/FHA Single Family Handbook 4000.1, and Fannie Mae Selling Guide — nothing added.
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#1 Clark County Title 30 Unified Development Code and Zoning Page 326
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Chapter 30.07 Rules of Construction & Definitions 30.07.02 Defined Terms J Designees Title 30: Unified Development Code 316 August 2023 The combination of commercial and…
Clark County Title 30 Unified Development Code and Zoning  ·  OFFTitle30.EFF.03.05.26.pdf  ·  Page 326
Chapter 30.07 Rules of Construction & Definitions 30.07.02 Defined Terms J Designees Title 30: Unified Development Code 316 August 2023 The combination of commercial and residential development on a single lot or within a single integrated development on multiple lots, or within a single building, and where the combined land uses are planned as a unified complementary whole to accommodate the functional integration of shared vehicular, parking, transit, and pedestrian areas. Mixed-use development shall be considered commercial development for the purpose of determining development standards except where specific standards are established and as otherwise required by §30.04.05H, Design Standards for Mixed-Use Development. Commercial components of mixed-use development shall be open and accessible to the general public. Mobile Food Vendor A
#2 HUD/FHA Single Family Handbook 4000.1 Page 895
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cure and complete the report “Subject to the following repairs or alterations on the basis of the hypothetical condition that the repairs or alterations have been completed.” 12.…
HUD/FHA Single Family Handbook 4000.1  ·  HUD_FHA_4000.1.pdf  ·  Page 895  ·  View at official source (HUD.gov — SFH Handbook 4000.1) →  ·  Last verified: 2026-10-10
cure and complete the report “Subject to the following repairs or alterations on the basis of the hypothetical condition that the repairs or alterations have been completed.” 12. Mixed Use One- to Four-Unit Single Family Properties a. Definition (09/09/2019) Mixed Use refers to a Property suitable for a combination of uses including any of the following: commercial, residential, retail, office, or parking space. b. Required Analysis and Reporting (09/09/2019) The Appraiser must include all components of the real estate in the analysis. The Appraiser must not include business valuation or the value of Personal Property or business fixtures in the appraisal. The Appraiser must provide measurements and calculations of the building area on the building sketch to show what portion
#3 HUD/FHA Single Family Handbook 4000.1 Page 624
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If the appraisal reveals that the Property requires repairs in order to meet HUD’s MPR, the Appraiser must provide an estimate of the cost to cure and complete the report “Subject…
HUD/FHA Single Family Handbook 4000.1  ·  Handbook_4000.1_-_Defective_Paint_Section.pdf  ·  Page 624  ·  View at official source (HUD.gov — SFH Handbook 4000.1) →  ·  Last verified: 2026-10-11
If the appraisal reveals that the Property requires repairs in order to meet HUD’s MPR, the Appraiser must provide an estimate of the cost to cure and complete the report “Subject to the following repairs or alterations on the basis of the hypothetical condition that the repairs or alterations have been completed.” Mixed Use One- to Four-Unit Single Family Properties a. Definition Mixed Use refers to a Property suitable for a combination of uses including any of the following: commercial, residential, retail, office or parking space. b. Required Analysis and Reporting The Appraiser must include all components of the real estate in the analysis. The Appraiser must not include business valuation or the value of Personal Property or business fixtures
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