18.3.6 Environmental Review Requirements
HUD Multifamily Accelerated Processing (MAP) Guide, HUD Handbook 4430.G (2020 ed., rev. Mar. 19, 2021) · 2026 edition · updated 2026-10-05 · United States
A. HUD has determined programmatically that Section 223(a)(7) projects are categorically excluded, not subject to the laws and authorities (CENST) at 50.4 as per 24 CFR 50.19(b)(21) other than the flood insurance requirements. Transactions that require repairs in excess of routine maintenance are not appropriate for processing under Section 223(a)(7). (See Chapter 9, Section 9.1.3.A.)
B. The Lender must submit a HEROS report at the CENST level of review and HUD must review and sign off in HEROS.
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C. Flood insurance . The lender must determine if the property is located in a special flood hazard area (based upon the most recent Flood Hazard Map) per Chapter 9, Section 9.6.5. If the site is determined to be in such an area, the borrower must obtain and maintain Flood Insurance coverage for the duration of the mortgage in the amount specified in Chapter 3.
D. Compliance with MAP radon requirements is encouraged but not required.
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