HUD HOC Reference Guide

1. New Construction (The definition of new construction includes proposed, under construction and less than one year old.) - appraisers and builders are to pay particular attention to Item 1.b. "Noise" on form HUD-92541, Builder's Certification of Plans, Specifications & Site.

2. Existing Construction (over 1 year of age) - Noise exposure by itself will not necessarily result in the rejection of the property for FHA financing. Marketability factors should be considered.

3. For all single family dwellings FHA does not require noise assessment or acoustical analysis. HUD no longer has noise requirements (Ldn/dba) for single family dwellings, this does not include condominium projects.

• Airports
• Railroad tracks and other high noise sources
• Flood zones and insurance
• Lead based paint
• Radon
• Overhead high voltage transmission towers and lines
• Operating and abandoned oil and gas wells, tanks and pressure lines
• Insulation materials
• Lava zones
• Avalanche hazards