6100 - Church, Basic

The basic church building is typically less than 2,000 square feet, but it may be larger, and has a box-like, simple square or rectangular shape. Occasionally there are some minor offsets or protrusions. This occupancy is representative of the plain, simple churches often utilized by smaller congregations and/or those in rural locations. Finishes are of modest quality.

Allowances for church furniture, such as altars, lecterns, pulpits, and seating, are included in the valuation cost. Seating includes pews, chairs, folding chairs, and benches. These items make up 90% of the built-in cost. You can remove this cost and offset the allowance.

To remove the cost of furniture from the valuation:

Generate a valuation detailed report for the valuation.
From the Summary of Costs section of the report, note the amount listed for built‑ins.
Multiply the total built-in cost by 0.9.
Enter the negative value of that total as a custom addition for the location or building section.

Example: 1,000 (Total built-in cost) * 0.9 (Allowance percentage) = 900. Enter -900 as a custom addition.

Note: Different church occupancy types may have different allowance percentages. Refer to each occupancy for the specific percentage.

Included

Built-in Cabinetry
Carpeting
Church Furniture
Costs for other miscellaneous interior items
Large, Open Sanctuary Area
Office or Sacristy
Painted Drywall for the Ceiling and Partition Wall Finish
Restrooms
Security System
Storage Area
Vinyl and Ceramic Tile Flooring

Not Included

Balcony
Choir Lofts
Equipment Costs (example: Organs, bell towers, canopies, and stained glass windows)
Kitchen Appliances
Steeples and Spires