13.14.2 Architect’s Fee(s)

A. Architect’s fee(s) are limited to the amounts paid in cash. Recognize the cost of additional services set forth in Article 10 of the Standard Form of Agreement between Owner and Architect for Housing Services, American Institute of Architects (AIA) Document B108 (see https://www.aiacontracts.org/contractdocuments/19711-owner-Architect-agreement-for-a-federally-funded-or-federally-insured-project). Ask Architectural and Cost staff to check the reasonableness of these charges.

B. Disallow:

1. Any portion of the Architect’s fee paid in stock.

2. Any costs associated with a clerk of the works.

C. If any identity of interest comes into being between the Architect and either the Borrower or General Contractor during project construction:

1. See maximum design Architect’s fee for cost certification purposes set forth in form HUD-93305M, Agreement and Certification.

2. Do not allow a fee for supervisory services to an identity of interest Architect.

D. Treat any unused balance of the total Architect’s fee as a direct mortgage reduction to the original mortgage amount on form HUD-92580.