Changes to VA Acceptance of HUD/FHA Condo Project Approvals Rescinded

The Veterans Administration will no longer accept HUD/FHA approved condo projects. This change is due to FHA condo approval requirements no longer conform to VA condo approval policy requirements. This became effective March 22, 2010.


Condominiums previously accepted by VA, based upon HUD/FHA acceptance will continue to be acceptable to VA however, the VA's web site must be reviewed to validate the project is listed. If the condo project is not listed then the VA project approval process will be required.


In order check to see if a condo project is approved by VA go to the VA web site at www.homeloans.va.gov. Under Appraisal Functions you will see Registered Builders, Condo's and Planned Unit Development (PUDs) and click on it. You will then see Condo/PUD Reports on the left and click on that button. This is what you will see.

• 1. Select the report type-click Detail
• 2. Select the type of records to retrieve-click Both
• 3. Enter the Condo/PUD name or ID (use * as appropriate)-enter *
• 4. Enter the Regional Office with which the Condo/PUD is registered-enter ALL OFFICES
• 5. Enter the following information about the Condo/PUD location-enter City, California and Orange
• 6. Click Submit

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