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6-20 Charges Prior to Occupancy

HUD Handbook 4350.3 REV-1 — Occupancy Requirements of Subsidized Multifamily Housing Programs · 2026 edition · updated 2026-10-05 · United States

  • A. An owner must not charge applicants for costs associated with accepting and processing applications, screening applicants, or verifying income and eligibility. Hence, owners must not require applicants to pay application fees, credit report charges, charges for home visits, charges to obtain a police report(s), or other costs associated with the above functions. These costs are considered project expenses.

  • B. Cooperatives are permitted to charge a reasonable application and credit check fee.

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