HUD Property Minimum Standards Checklist

Written by Teresa Tedder Overcash

Last Updated: 22.09.2022

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(Starred items ** are some of the most common)
  • Peeling or chipping paint**
  • Any signs of mold or mildew**
  • Windows that don’t freely open and close
  • Missing electrical fixtures, switches/outlets and switch/outlet plates
  • Missing flooring, including missing tiles
  • Flooring that is in disrepair
  • Missing handrails if there is more than three steps**
  • Roof has less than 2 year of remaining life
  • Water stains on walls and ceilings**
  • Missing bathroom fixture and/or cabinet doors
  • Signs of termite damage
  • Missing screens on windows
  • Missing door knobs
  • Missing kitchen fixtures and/or cabinets
  • Exposed wiring
  • Missing gutters
  • Damage to the exterior of home including, soffit, fascia and siding
  • Inadequate caulking and weather stripping on doors and windows
  • Missing built in appliances
  • Dampness or water in basement**
  • Hot water heater in disrepair (for example, a missing relief valve)
  • Well/septic-does the inspection report state needed repairs?
  • Cracks in foundation
  • Utilities must be turned on and checked for operation**
These are just a few common items that we see-This is not an ALL inclusive list.

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