HUD-9992 Clean

OMB Approval No. 2502-0610

Expires MM/DD/YYYY

Public Reporting Burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 1.5 hours per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information. An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and you are not required to respond to, a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. This information collection is required to obtain or retain benefits. This information will not be held confidential. The information is used to process condominium project approvals for forward mortgages and Home Equity Conversion Mortgages. This information is collected to determine if a condominium project is eligible for FHA project approval and if a unit in an approved or unapproved condominium project is eligible for FHA-insured financing. Send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, including suggestions for reducing this burden, to the Reports Management Officer, Office of the Chief Information Officer, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 7^th Street SW, Washington, DC 20410-3600 and to the Office of Management and Budget, Paperwork Reduction Project (OMB Number: 2502-0610) Washington, DC 20503. Do not send this completed form to either of the above addresses.

FHA Condominium U.S. Department of Housing

Project Approval and Urban Development

Questionnaire Office of Housing

General: Complete the questionnaire as outlined in the Form HUD-9992 Instructions and provide the required documentation per HUD Handbook 4000.1, FHA Single Family Housing Policy Handbook (Handbook 4000.1), Condominium Project Approval (section II.C). Provide any additional documentation to support the condominium project approval, as necessary.

Legal Name of Condominium Project: ___________________________________________________

Review Type: ☐ Full Review ☐ Recertification Review ☐ Phasing Review

Approval Process: ☐ DELRAP ☐ HRAP

Section 1: Submitter Information

1.a. Organizational Type of Submitter
☐	Condominium Association	☐	Mortgagee	☐	Attorney (Agent)
☐	Project Consultant	☐	Builder	☐	Other Eligible Submission Source
☐	Management Company	☐	Developer

1.b. Submitter Information
Organization Name:				FHA Lender ID Number (10-digit; if applicable):
Street Address:				City:
State:	ZIP Code:	Phone Number:		Fax Number:
Contact Name/Title:			Email Address:

WARNING: This warning applies to all certifications made in this document.

Anyone who knowingly submits a false claim, or makes false statements is subject to criminal and civil penalties, including confinement for up to 5 years, fines, and civil penalties. 18 U.S.C. §§ 287, 1001 and 31 U.S.C. §3729

Section 2: Condominium Project Information

2.a. Condominium Project
Legal Name of Project:		FHA Condo-ID Number:
Street Address:		City
State:	ZIP Code:	Project Completion Date:

2.b. Condominium Association
Condominium Association Name:				Association Tax ID Number:
Street Address:					City:
State:	ZIP Code:	Phone Number:				Fax Number:
Contact Name/Title:			Email Address:

2.c. Management Company Self-Managed ☐
Management Company Name:
Street Address:				City:
State:	ZIP Code:	Phone Number:			Fax Number:
Management Contact Name/Title:			Email Address:

Section 3: Project Eligibility

3.a.	FHA Insurance Concentration	Yes	No
	Does the FHA Insurance Concentration for the Condominium Project comply with FHA’s standard?	☐	☐

3.b.	Recertification Review ☐ N/A	Yes	No
	Have any of the legal documents been amended since the last FHA approval? If “Yes,” submit updated legal documents.	☐	☐

3.c.	Manufactured Home Condominium Project ☐ N/A	Yes	No
	Is this a Manufactured Home Condominium Project? If “Yes,” HRAP processing is required.	☐	☐

3.d.	Legal Phasing ☐ N/A
		Yes	No
	Is the project 100% complete, including all construction or renovation of Units for all Condominium Project Legal Phases? If “No,” answer 3.d.2. – 3.d.6. If “Yes,” skip to 3.e.	☐	☐
	Enter the Number of Planned and Complete Legal Phases and Units.	# of Phases	# of Units
	Total planned Legal Phases and Units for the Condominium Project
	Complete Legal Phases and Units (evidenced by built out Units and a CO, a Temporary CO or equivalent)
	Complete Legal Phases with FHA approval
	Complete Legal Phases and Units submitted for FHA Condominium Project Approval
		Yes	No
	Are all the Complete Legal Phases included in the Condominium Project Approval package?	☐	☐
	Are the Complete Legal Phases independently sustainable without future planned Legal Phases, as demonstrated by the budget and financial documentation?	☐	☐
	Does the project contain arrangements that guarantee the future completion of all facilities and Common Elements?	☐	☐
	Does the Condominium Project demonstrate positive cash flow from the revenue and expenditures of the completed phases and Common Elements?	☐	☐

3.e. Occupancy Requirements by Construction Type
Owner Occupancy Owner-occupied Units include any Unit: occupied by the owner for any portion of the calendar year and that is not rented for a majority of the year; listed for sale, and not listed for rent, that was previously occupied by the owner as described above; or sold to an owner who intends to occupy the Unit as described above. A Unit owned by the builder/developer is not an owner-occupied Unit. A non-owner-occupied Unit refers to a Unit that does not meet the requirements above.
		# of Units
	Provide the total number of Units in the Condominium Project.
	Provide the number of owner-occupied Units (as described in 3.e.1.).
	Provide the number of non-owner-occupied Units.
		% of Units
b.	Provide the Owner Occupancy Percentage (owner-occupied Units/total Units).	%
Construction Type (Check the Construction Type and answer the applicable questions.)
a.	☐ Existing Construction Projects (greater than 12 months old)
	Check the box used to comply with the Owner Occupancy Percentage requirement. ☐ Does not meet the requirement. If checked, Condominium Project is not eligible. ☐ Meets minimum owner occupancy requirement. If checked, skip to 3.f. ☐ Meets exception requirement (HRAP submission, within owner occupancy range and limit on lower Units in Arrears). If checked, skip to 3.f.
b.	☐ New Construction: Complete Legal Phase or Complete Condominium Projects (less than 12 months old)	Yes	No
	Does the Owner Occupancy Percentage comply with FHA’s requirement for the declared Units in the Condominium Project?	☐	☐

3.f.	Units in Arrears	# of Units
1.	Enter the number of Units in Arrears (more than 60 days past due).
		% of Units
2.	Enter the percent of Units in Arrears. (Units in Arrears/total Units)	%
		Yes	No
3.	Does the percentage of Units in Arrears comply with the FHA requirement?	☐	☐

3.g.	Individual Owner Concentration	Yes	No
	Does any single owner own more than one Unit? If “Yes,” complete the information in the table.	☐	☐
	Does the Individual Owner Concentration comply with the FHA requirement?	☐	☐
	Individual/ Entity Name (Attach list for additional individual owners as required.)	Developer/ Builder	# of Units
		☐
		☐

3.h.	Financial Stability and Controls	Yes	No
	Does the Condominium Association have a reserve account for capital expenditures and deferred maintenance?	☐	☐
	Does the Condominium Association maintain separate accounts for operating and reserve funds?	☐	☐
	Is there a reserve account for capital expenditures and deferred maintenance, that is funded with at least the required FHA percentage of the aggregate of 12 months of Unit assessments?	☐	☐
	Is there evidence that the annual budget reflects a reserve allocation equal to at least the minimum required FHA percentage?	☐	☐
	If 3.h.3. or 3.h.4. is “No,” check all that apply. Is there an acceptable reserve study that justifies: ☐ a lower reserve account balance; and/or ☐ a lower funding rate for the reserve account?
	Provide the following financial information:	Amount
	Annual Condominium Association’s Dues for all Unit Owners	$
	Special Assessments	$
	Reserve Account Balance	$
		Yes	No
	Does the Condominium Project have an operating income that demonstrates a stable income stream over the past two years, with decreases that do not exceed FHA’s percentage requirement?	☐	☐
	Does the budget demonstrate the ability to cover the cost of insurance coverage and deductibles?	☐	☐
	Are the financial records consistent with the application package, including special assessments, loans, or other financial variations?	☐	☐
	Has the project experienced a Financial Distress Event within the last 36 months? If “Yes,” refer to Handbook 4000.1, section II.C.2 for additional requirements.	☐	☐
	Management Company ☐ N/A	Yes	No
	Does the management company maintain separate records and bank accounts for the Condominium Association?	☐	☐
	Does the Condominium Association restrict the management company from drawing checks on, or transferring funds from, the reserve account of the Condominium Association without approval from the Condominium Association?	☐	☐

3.i.	Commercial/Non-Residential ☐ N/A	Square Footage
	Total square footage
	Total square footage of Commercial/Non-Residential Space
	Total square footage of Residential Space
		%
	Enter the percentage of Commercial/Non-Residential Space in the Condominium Project. ((Total Commercial/Non-Residential Space square footage)/total square footage)
	Check the box to show compliance with the Commercial/Non-Residential Space requirement. The Condominium Project: ☐ does not comply with the FHA requirement. If checked, project is not eligible; ☐ complies with the percentage allowed by FHA. If checked, skip to 3.j.; or ☐ complies with the exception percentage range. If checked, answer 3.i.5.a. and 3.i.5.b.
		Yes	No
a.	Based upon the analysis of additional required documentation, does the Condominium Project maintain its residential character?	☐	☐
b.	Are the Residential and Commercial/Non-Residential Spaces independently sustainable such that neither portion of the project is financially reliant on the other?	☐	☐

3.j.	Live/Work ☐ N/A	Yes	No
	Do the Live/Work arrangements comply with the standard for the square footage of the non-residential floor area of the Live/Work Unit?	☐	☐

3.k.	Litigation	Yes	No
	Is the Condominium Project or Condominium Association subject to any pending Litigation? If “Yes,” provide a signed and dated explanation and answer 3.k.2.—3.k.8. If “No,” skip to 3.l.	☐	☐
	If there is Litigation, is it related to the safety, structural soundness, habitability, or functional use of the Condominium Project?	☐	☐
		Date
	What is the anticipated settlement or judgement date, if applicable?
		Yes	No
	If applicable, is insurance coverage sufficient to pay out a settlement/judgement without affecting the Financial Stability of the project? If “No,” provide an explanation that addresses the impact of the legal action on the future solvency of the Condominium Association, the ability of the homeowners to transfer title, and any impact on the rights of homeowners.	☐	☐
	Have any required repairs or remedial work to address the issues (i.e., safety, structural soundness, habitability, or functional use of the Condominium Project) been scheduled?	☐	☐
	Have repairs started?	☐	☐
		Date
	Enter the date for the scheduled completion.
		Yes	No
	Is the Condominium Project or Condominium Association subject to any other Litigation risk not covered by insurance or that exceeds the amount of insurance coverage relating to the potential losses for that matter?	☐	☐

3.l.	Leasehold Interest ☐ N/A	Yes	No
	Is the Condominium Project owned under a Leasehold Interest?	☐	☐
	Does the lease comply with FHA’s leasehold guidance?	☐	☐

3.m.	Transfer of Control	Yes	No
	Has Control of the Condominium Association been transferred from the developer/builder to the Unit owners?	☐	☐
		Date
	Date of transfer or estimated date of transfer (if applicable)

3.n.	Contracts	Yes	No
	Are there existing contracts entered into by the builder/developer prior to the Transfer of Control? If “No,” proceed to 3.o.	☐	☐
	Do the existing contracts comply with the no more than 90 Days’ notice to terminate requirement?	☐	☐
	If the Condominium Association employs a management company, does the Management Agreement comply with the no more than 90 Days’ notice to terminate requirement?	☐	☐

3.o.	Recreational Leases/Easements	Yes	No
	Does the Condominium Project have a Recreational Lease/Easement? If “Yes,” answer 3.o.2. and 3.o.3. If “No,” skip to 3.p.	☐	☐
	Is the property owner a nonprofit Entity under the Control of the Condominium Association?	☐	☐
	Does each Unit owner have the right to opt out of membership with no more than 90 Days’ notice and without penalty?	☐	☐

3.p.	Legal Restrictions on Conveyance	Yes	No
	Do the Condominium Project legal documents comply with FHA’s legal restrictions on conveyance (free assumability) standards defined in 24 CFR § 203.41?	☐	☐
	Does the Condominium Project have affordable housing Units? If “Yes,” answer 3.p.3. and 3.p.4. If “No,” skip to 3.p.5.	☐	☐
	If it is an eligible government or nonprofit affordable housing program, does it meet the exceptions defined in 24 CFR § 203.41(c) and (d)?	☐	☐
	Are the affordable housing Units identified by recorded legal documents, which specify the Units that are covered under the program?	☐	☐
	Does the Condominium Project have private transfer fee covenants? If “Yes,” answer 3.p.6. If “No,” skip to 3.q.	☐	☐
	Do the private transfer fee covenants comply with Excepted Transfer Fee Covenants as provided in 12 CFR § 1228?	☐	☐

3.q.	Insurance Requirements	Yes	No
	Hazard Insurance: Does the Condominium Association have a master or blanket Hazard Insurance policy in an amount equal to at least 100% of the insurable replacement cost of the Condominium Project, including the individual Units in the Condominium Project?	☐	☐
	Liability Insurance: Does the Condominium Association have a comprehensive Liability Insurance policy for the entire Condominium Project, including all Common Elements, public ways, and other areas that are under its supervision, in the amount of at least $1 million for any single occurrence?	☐	☐
	Fidelity Insurance: Does the Condominium Association maintain Fidelity Insurance for all officers, directors, and employees of the Condominium Association and all other persons handling or responsible for funds administered by the Condominium Association that complies with the FHA standard?	☐	☐
	Flood Insurance: Are Units or Common Elements located in a Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA)? If “Yes,” Flood Insurance is in force equaling (select only one option): ☐ 100% replacement cost; ☐ Maximum National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) coverage available per Unit; or ☐ Some other amount (enter amount here) $_____________.	☐	☐

3.r.	Special Flood Hazard Areas for New Construction and Manufactured Housing ☐ N/A	Yes	No
	If any portion of the Structures or equipment essential to the value of the Complete Condominium Project is located within an SFHA, select the documentation used to comply: ☐ a final LOMA or final LOMR from FEMA that removes the Property from the SFHA; or ☐ a FEMA NFIP Elevation Certificate (FEMA Form 086-0-33)	☐	☐

3.s.	Existing Project (Greater than 12 months)	Yes	No
1.	Was the Condominium Project or Legal Phase completed more than 12 months ago? If “Yes,” skip to 3.w. If “No,” answer 3.t.1.	☐	☐

3.t.	Complete Condominium Project (Less than 12 months) or Legal Phase ☐ N/A	Yes	No
	Has a signed and dated form HUD-92541, Builder’s Certification of Plans, Specifications, and Site been submitted? If “No,” go to 3.t.2. If “Yes,” skip to 3.t.4.	☐	☐
	Does the form HUD-92541 show any issues noted by the builder/developer? If “Yes,” answer 3.t.3. If “No,” skip to 3.t.4.	☐	☐
	Have proper mitigation plans been addressed?	☐	☐
	Have any Units closed with the Condominium Project or Legal Phase? If “No,” answer 3.t.4.a. and 3.t.4.b. If “Yes,” skip to 3.t.5.	☐	☐
a.	Has a proposed budget been submitted showing financial stability for the Condominium Project or Legal Phase?	☐	☐
b.	Is a current Builders Risk Policy in place?	☐	☐
	Have all required Hazard Insurance, Liability Insurance, and Fidelity Insurance policies been provided in the name of the Condominium Association?	☐	☐

3.u.	Newly Converted: Gut Rehabilitation ☐ N/A	Date
	Provide the recordation date for the newly converted Condominium Project’s legal documents.
		Yes	No
	Does the Gut Rehabilitation (Gut Rehab) Condominium Project meet the general FHA Condominium Project Approval requirements?	☐	☐
	Does the Gut Rehab Condominium Project comply with the FHA Condominium Project Approval New Construction standards?	☐	☐

3.v.	Newly Converted: Non-Gut Rehab ☐ N/A	Yes	No
	If the project is a Non-Gut Rehab, have all the rehabilitation work and repairs been completed?	☐	☐
	If the project is a Non-Gut Rehab, does it comply with the standards for Existing Construction?	☐	☐
	If the project is a Non-Gut Rehab, is there a reserve study prepared by a qualified, independent third party that is less than 36 months old?	☐	☐

3.w.	Two- to Four-Unit ☐ N/A	Yes	No
	Does state law require the creation of an annual budget or annual financial statements?	☐	☐
	Is the project 75% owner occupied?	☐	☐
	Are there Units in Arrears? (Excluding late fees or other administrative expenses)	☐	☐

Section 4: Submitter Worksheet Certification

I, the undersigned, certify that I have completed the questionnaire with information obtained within the last 90 days from verifiable sources, including a condominium association, public records, independent third parties, or other data sources. The Condominium Project meets FHA requirements. The information and statements contained in all sections of the questionnaire are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.

_________________________________________________ __________________________________________

Name (printed) Title and Company Name

________________________________________________ __________________________________________

Signature Date

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Form HUD-9992 (MM/YY)