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  type: guide
  id: hud-4000-1-ii-g-preparing-the-work-write-up-and-cost-estimate
  authority: FHA Single Family Housing Policy Handbook 4000.1, Part II — g. Preparing
    the Work Write-Up and Cost Estimate (09/14/2015)
  description: FHA Single Family Housing Policy Handbook 4000.1, Part II — g. Preparing
    the Work Write-Up and Cost Estimate (09/14/2015).
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obligations:
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  section: FHA Single Family Housing Policy Handbook 4000.1, Part II — g. Preparing
    the Work Write-Up and Cost Estimate (09/14/2015)
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    authority: FHA Single Family Housing Policy Handbook 4000.1, Part II — g. Preparing
      the Work Write-Up and Cost Estimate (09/14/2015)
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    source_url: https://www.hud.gov/hud-partners/single-family-handbook-4000-1
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    paragraph_quote: g. Preparing the Work Write-Up and Cost Estimate (09/14/2015)
      The Consultant must prepare a Work Write-Up that identifies each Work Item.
      The Work Write-Up must be prepared in a categorical manner that addresses each
      of the 35 point checklist items. The Consultant must indicate which Work Items
      require permits. The Consultant must also prepare a Cost Estimate for each Work
      Item in the Work Write-Up. The Cost Estimate must separately identify labor
      costs and itemize the cost of materials per Work Item. Work Item refers to a
      specific repair or improvement that will be performed. The Consultant must use
      Cost Estimates that are reasonable for the area in which the Property is located.
      Lump sum costs are permitted only in line items where a lump sum estimate is
      reasonable and customary. i. Conformance with Minimum Property Requirements
      or Minimum Property Standards The Work Write-Up must specifically identify whether
      the Work Item is required to meet MPS or MPR, will involve structural changes,
      or is a Borrower elective. ii. Health and Safety The Consultant must ensure
      that all health and safety concerns and any appraiser requirements are addressed
      in the Work Write-Up before the addition of any other Work Items.
  judgment: false
