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HUD Handbook 4350.3 § 6-20

Charges Prior to Occupancy (HUD Occupancy Handbook 4350.3 REV-1 CHG-4)

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effective 9/24/2026FederalApplication Fees

Operative Text

HUD Handbook 4350.3 § 6-20
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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APPLICANT SCREENING FEE.

Source Information

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