Gross Living Area, Explained
Plain-English answers to every square footage question: what counts as gross living area under ANSI Z765, what does not, and why.
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Complete guides
ANSI Z765-2021 Explained: Every Rule in Plain English
ANSI Z765-2021 is the square footage standard Fannie Mae requires. Every rule in plain English: ceiling height, above grade, stairs, what counts, what never does.
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What Counts as Square Footage?
What is included in the square footage of a house? A counts / does not count table for every space (basements, garages, attics, porches, ADUs) under ANSI Z765.
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