source:
  type: guide
  id: hud-4000-1-ii-e-perimeter-enclosure
  authority: FHA Single Family Housing Policy Handbook 4000.1, Part II — e. Perimeter
    Enclosure (02/16/2021)
  description: FHA Single Family Housing Policy Handbook 4000.1, Part II — e. Perimeter
    Enclosure (02/16/2021).
  coverage_tier: operative
obligations:
- id: hud-4000-1-ii-e-perimeter-enclosure-full
  canonical_id: hud-4000-1-ii-e-perimeter-enclosure-full
  section: FHA Single Family Housing Policy Handbook 4000.1, Part II — e. Perimeter
    Enclosure (02/16/2021)
  type: do
  tags:
  - regulator-direct
  - fha
  - hud-handbook
  - corpus-expansion
  - tier-operative
  primary_source:
    tier: 1
    authority: FHA Single Family Housing Policy Handbook 4000.1, Part II — e. Perimeter
      Enclosure (02/16/2021)
    source_class: hud-handbook
    source_url: https://www.hud.gov/hud-partners/single-family-handbook-4000-1
    snapshot_id: 8c03836f77f317e1
    fetched_at: '2026-05-23T00:28:40Z'
    content_hash: sha256:411430f29b13f9b54a2ebb0e6f6e7087ecd2b90d0da22eb0c8c792eaa2d7d0df
    paragraph_quote: e. Perimeter Enclosure (02/16/2021) i. Definitions Perimeter
      Enclosure refers to a continuous wall that is adequately secured to the perimeter
      of the unit and allows for proper ventilation of the crawl space. Skirting refers
      to a nonstructural enclosure of a foundation crawl space intended to ensure
      the crawl space is free from exposure to the elements and free from vermin,
      trash, and debris. Typically, but not always, it is a lightweight material such
      as vinyl or metal attached to the side of the Structure, extending to the ground
      (generally, not installed below frost depth). ii. Standard The space beneath
      Manufactured Homes must be properly enclosed. The perimeter enclosure must be
      a continuous wall that is adequately secured to the perimeter of the unit and
      allows for proper ventilation of the crawl space. Skirting, when applicable,
      must extend from the bottom of the Manufactured Home to the permanent foundation,
      or to the perimeter enclosure, whichever is appropriate for the situation. This
      skirting must be permanently affixed to both the Manufactured Home and the foundation
      or perimeter enclosure, as appropriate. iii. Required Analysis and Reporting
      The Appraiser must notify the Mortgagee and report a deficiency of MPR or MPS
      if the Manufactured Housing unit is not properly enclosed or the skirting is
      not properly affixed and/or is not serving its intended purpose. The Appraiser
      must call for repairs or further inspection, when warranted.
  judgment: false
