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  type: guide
  id: va-m26-7-ch11-t10
  authority: VA Lenders Handbook (VA Pamphlet 26-7), Chapter 11, Topic 10 — Highest
    and Best Use
  description: VA Lenders Handbook (VA Pamphlet 26-7), Chapter 11, Topic 10 — Highest
    and Best Use.
  coverage_tier: operative
obligations:
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  canonical_id: va-m26-7-ch11-t10-full
  section: VA Lenders Handbook (VA Pamphlet 26-7), Chapter 11, Topic 10 — Highest
    and Best Use
  type: do
  tags:
  - regulator-direct
  - va
  - va-handbook
  - corpus-expansion
  - tier-operative
  primary_source:
    tier: 1
    authority: VA Lenders Handbook (VA Pamphlet 26-7), Chapter 11, Topic 10 — Highest
      and Best Use
    source_class: va-handbook
    source_url: https://www.benefits.va.gov/warms/pam26_7.asp
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    fetched_at: '2026-05-23T01:53:53Z'
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    paragraph_quote: '10. Highest and Best Use Change Date February 22, 2019 • This
      Chapter has been revised in its entirety. a. Definition The highest and best
      use of a property is the most probable use which is physically possible, appropriately
      supported, legally permissible, financially feasible, and results in the highest
      value. b. Appraisal to Meet VA Guidelines While the appraiser must determine
      the highest and best use, the appraiser must also complete the appraisal in
      accordance with VA guidelines. For example, since VA-guaranteed loans are made
      for residential purposes, no value may be given to commercial uses, crops, livestock,
      land for future development, or any other non-residential use. VA Pamphlet 26-7,
      Revised Chapter 11: Appraisal Report 11-15'
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