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Excess Land

FHA Single Family Housing Policy Handbook Glossary November 26 2025

Updated 08-20-2026

Excess Land

Excess Land refers to land that is not needed to serve or support the existing improvement. The highest and best use of the Excess Land may or may not be the same as the highest and best use of the improved parcel. Excess Land may have the potential to be sold separately.

FHA Single Family Housing Policy Handbook Glossary November 26 2025

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