5.3 Requirements by Construction Activity and Program

A. HUD requires professional services, due diligence, and oversight suitable for the program and scope of work for each project. The Lender and Borrower must employ appropriate levels of professional services for the proposed work to ensure proper design and documentation, as well as successful completion of the work. The type of professional services and their responsibilities are determined by 1) the program (Section of the Act) for which the application is submitted; 2) the Aggregate Cost of the work; and, 3) the Classes of Work proposed (see MAP Guide Section 5.1). Both the Lender and the owner must engage qualified professionals for due diligence acceptable to HUD. See Section 5.2 for qualifications and responsibilities and Chapter 6, Section 6.4.8 and Section 6.6.3.A.7 for green MIP applications.