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Stabilized Occupancy
Stabilized occupancy is the occupancy level expected after a property has had a reasonable period to lease under comparable market terms.
Stabilized occupancy is the occupancy level expected after a property has had a reasonable period to lease under terms comparable to similar properties. It is a market-supported expectation rather than a universal occupancy percentage.
Property operations example: label the projected stabilization date and comparison basis. Review actual occupancy separately, using current property records and a stated measurement date.
Source: OCC, Comptroller's Handbook, Commercial Real Estate Lending, Version 2.0, p. 36.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does projected stabilized occupancy establish actual occupancy?
No. It describes an expectation. Actual occupancy requires current property records and a measurement date.
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