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FHA Appraisers
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Resources

Reference Materials

-   HUD Handbook 4150.2
-   Valuation Protocol
-   HOC Reference Guide
-   07-11 FHASecure
-   06-26 Exam (obsolete)
-   06-09 Valuation Changes
-   05-34; 05-48; Process simplified
-   03-09 Qualifications/reporting
-   Housing Reading Room

All HUD policy documents and forms are available in HUDclips. The shortcut is www.hud.gov/hudclips.



Helpful Tools
-   Appraisers by lender affiliation
-   Appraisers by location, name, license status
-   FHA approved lenders
-   FHA-approved condominiums
-   FHA mortgage limits
-   Minimum Property Standards
-   Uniform Residential Appraisal Report
-   Geological, flood and disaster maps
-   Recent All-HUD Contract Awards
-   Subcontracting Opportunities


Related Information
-   The Appraisal Subcommittee
-   The Appraisal Institute
-   The Appraisal Foundation
-   National Association of Independent Fee Appraisers
-   Foundation of Real Estate Appraisers

Lenders underwriting FHA loans may only accept appraisals from appraisers on the FHA roster.

New Online Appraiser Application
On May 5, 2008 FHA launched an online appraiser application process that has replaced the use of paper applications. In preparation for the transition, the cut off date for submitting paper applications was April 22, 2008.  Read more

Second Appraisal Requirements
Mortgagee Letter 08-09 sets the requirement for a second appraisal in high-cost areas...read more...

Getting started

-   Apply to FHA appraiser roster
-   Renew your State license or certification
-   Check your FHA roster status
-   Update your information

Events, training & news

-   FHA events and training
-   Online training via webcasts
-   Subscribe to the Single Family Housing email list. You will get frequent updates to the HOC Reference Guide, training & event announcements, mortgagee letters & notices about FHA appraisal business.

Sanctions and debarments

-   Debarments
-   Limited denials of participation
-   Neighborhood Watch
-   Performance & Sanctions Matrix ML00-30

Need help?

-   Read Frequently asked questions
-   Search HUDclips by subject or keyword
-   Search the Knowledge Base at faqs.fha.gov
-   HUD staff go to hud.custhelp.com
-   Search hud.gov using Google
-   Search the keyword index
-   Email hud@custhelp.com
-   Phone 1-800-CALL-FHA
-   Contact your Homeownership Center
 
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