source:
  type: guide
  id: hud-4000-1-ii-b-consultant-duties
  authority: FHA Single Family Housing Policy Handbook 4000.1, Part II — b. Consultant
    Duties (04/18/2023)
  description: FHA Single Family Housing Policy Handbook 4000.1, Part II — b. Consultant
    Duties (04/18/2023).
  coverage_tier: operative
obligations:
- id: hud-4000-1-ii-b-consultant-duties-full
  canonical_id: hud-4000-1-ii-b-consultant-duties-full
  section: FHA Single Family Housing Policy Handbook 4000.1, Part II — b. Consultant
    Duties (04/18/2023)
  type: do
  tags:
  - regulator-direct
  - fha
  - hud-handbook
  - corpus-expansion
  - tier-operative
  primary_source:
    tier: 1
    authority: FHA Single Family Housing Policy Handbook 4000.1, Part II — b. Consultant
      Duties (04/18/2023)
    source_class: hud-handbook
    source_url: https://www.hud.gov/hud-partners/single-family-handbook-4000-1
    snapshot_id: 8c03836f77f317e1
    fetched_at: '2026-05-23T00:28:40Z'
    content_hash: sha256:411430f29b13f9b54a2ebb0e6f6e7087ecd2b90d0da22eb0c8c792eaa2d7d0df
    paragraph_quote: 'b. Consultant Duties (04/18/2023) The assigned Consultant must
      perform the following duties in accordance with the requirements set forth below.
      i. Feasibility Study If requested by the Borrower or Mortgagee to determine
      if a project is financially feasible, the Consultant must prepare a Feasibility
      Study. ii. Consultant Inspection The Consultant must personally conduct an on-site
      property inspection to ensure: • there are no rodents, dry rot, termites and
      other infestation on the Property; • there are no defects that will affect the
      health and safety of the occupants; • there exist adequate structural, heating,
      plumbing, electrical and roofing systems; and • there are upgrades to the Structure’s
      thermal protection (when necessary). The Consultant must prepare a report on
      the current condition of the Property that categorically examines the Structure
      utilizing the 35 point checklist. The report must address any deficiencies that
      exist and certify the condition of all major systems: electrical, plumbing,
      heating, roofing and structural. The Consultant must determine the repairs/improvements
      that are required to meet the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
      (HUD)’s Minimum Property Requirements (MPR), Minimum Property Standards (MPS)
      and local requirements. iii. Architectural Exhibits The Consultant is responsible
      for identifying all required architectural exhibits. The Consultant must prepare
      the exhibits, or, if not qualified to prepare all of the necessary exhibits,
      must obtain the exhibits from a qualified subcontractor. II. ORIGINATION THROUGH
      POST-CLOSING/ENDORSEMENT A. Title II Insured Housing Programs Forward Mortgages
      9. 203(k) Consultant Requirements Handbook 4000.1 527 Last Revised: 11/26/2025
      iv. Work Write-Up and Cost Estimate The Consultant must prepare an unbiased
      Work Write-Up and Cost Estimate without the use of the contractor’s estimate.
      The Work Write-Up and Cost Estimate must be detailed as to work being performed
      per the project proposal, including the necessary reports described in the Architectural
      Exhibit Review section. v. Draw Request Inspection The Consultant must inspect
      the work for completion and quality of workmanship at each draw request. vi.
      Change Order At the Borrower’s or Mortgagee’s request, the Consultant must review
      the proposed changes to the Work Write-Up and prepare a change order. vii. Work
      Stoppages or Deviations from the Approved Write-Up The Consultant must inform
      the Mortgagee of the progress of the rehabilitation and of any problems that
      arise, including: • work stoppages of more than 30 consecutive Days or work
      not progressing reasonably during the rehabilitation period; • significant deviations
      from the Work Write-Up without the Consultant’s approval; • any issues that
      could affect adherence to the program requirements or property eligibility;
      or • any issues that could affect the health and safety of the occupants or
      the security of the Structure.'
  judgment: false
