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Single Family Property Disposition
The Department of Housing and Urban Development's mission is to increase homeownership, support community development and increase access to affordable housing free from discrimination. HUD fulfills this mission through high ethical standards, management and accountability, and by forming partnerships with community organizations.
Program Accomplishments
49,381 homes were sold in Fiscal Year 2007.
Uses and Use Restrictions
The Single Family Property Disposition Program is the marketing and sale of one to four unit properties acquired by HUD after foreclosure of an FHA-insured mortgage.
Within the general program there are special disposition programs through which a portion of the property inventory is sold.
These programs are referred to collectively as the Good Neighbor Initiatives and include Good Neighbor Next Door Sales program for law enforcement officer, pre-K through 12 teachers and firefighters/emergency medical technicians, Discount Sales to Nonprofits and Local Governments program and $ HOME Sales to Local Governments program.
Information for each of these programs is covered separately.
The majority of foreclosed one to four unit properties are sold through the general disposition program.
HUD contracts with private companies to manage and market the properties.
Properties are listed for sale by each company for the company's contract area; generally, a state.
The listings may be viewed by going directly to the contractor's website or visiting HUD's website at http://www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/sfh/reo/goodn/dhmabout.cfm, where you will be directed to the listings for your state.
The listings provide the appraised value of the property, the property address, a brief description of the property and access to a Property Condition Report prepared by the contractor.
Complete information explaining the sales process and earnest money requirements is also available.
Bids must be submitted electronically by a real estate broker.
An earnest money deposit is required with each bid submitted.
Special opportunities are available for bidders who intend to occupy the purchased property as their personal residence.
Properties not purchased during this Exclusive Listing Period are then available for the general public, including investors, during an Extended Listing Period.
FHA financing may be available for purchasing many homes, including the FHA 203(k)and 203 Special (k) program providing a loan to purchase a property and pay for repairs or improvements as permitted by FHA rules.
Interested persons should contact their FHA approved lender.
Refer to http://www.hud.gov/ll/code/llplcrit.html for assistance in locating a lender.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicant Eligibility
Local Governments and Nonprofit Organizations: HUD contractors in the specific area should be contacted regarding eligibility requirements.
Contact HUD at Tollfree: (800) CALLFHA or (800) 225-5342 for a listing of nationwide HUD contractors.
FHA Insured Financing: Generally, anyone who has a satisfactory credit rating; enough cash to close the loan; sufficient, steady income to make the monthly payments without difficulty; and who will live in the home can be approved for an FHA insured mortgage.
Income is only one of several factors that apply in the lending process.
Interested buyers should contact their lender for more information.
Beneficiary Eligibility
Individual, governmental and organizational homebuyers.
Credentials/Documentation
Nonprofit Organizations must have IRS 501(c)(3) status.
Aplication and Award Process
Preapplication Coordination
None.
This program is excluded from coverage under E.O.
12372, Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs (or consultation with State and local governments regarding program design).
Application Procedures
HUD homes are managed and marketed by private contractors. A list of contractors and the areas each serves may be found at http://www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/sfh/reo/mm/mminfo.cfm. The contractors list all HUD homes for sale on their individual Internet websites . Bids for a particular property can be submitted online. Purchasers must secure financing of their choice. FHA financing may be available. A list of HUD approved mortgage lenders is located at our website, http://www.hud.gov/ll/code/llslcrit.cfm.
Award Procedures
Properties are generally sold awarded to the highest bidder. Direct sales may be made where permitted by regulations.
Deadlines
Bids must be submitted by the closing date indicated in the listings.
Authorization
National Housing Act, as amended, 12 U.S.C 1710, Sections 203(b), 203(k), 204, 24 CFR 200.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time
Varies.
Appeals
None.
Renewals
Not applicable.
Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
Not applicable.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
Not applicable.
Post Assistance Requirements
Reports
Nonprofit organizations purchasing homes at a discount must submit an annual report (see http://www.hud.gov/groups/grantees.cfm).
Audits
None.
Records
Nonprofit organizations purchasing homes at a discount must retain information about the acquisition, rehabilitation and resale of discounted properties. This includes copies of HUD-1 Settlement Statements for the resale and other documents (see http://www.hud.gov/groups/grantees.cfm).
Financial Information
Account Identification
86-4070-0-1-371; 86-4072-0-1-371;
86-4077-0-1-371; 86-4587-0-1-371.
Obigations
(Sales) FY 07 $3,370,036,717.00; FY 08 est $6,568,648,990.00; and FY 09 est $6,722,144,770.00.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
10 to 30 percent discount off list price for Local Governments and Nonprofit Organizations.
Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature
HUD Regulations at 24 CFR Part 291. Program information is available on HUD's website at http://www.hud.gov.
Information Contacts
Regional or Local Office
Contact the appropriate HUD Homeownership Center (see http://www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/sfh/hoc/hsghocs.cfm) or HUD Field Office listed in Appendix IV of the Catalog.
Headquarters Office
For policy questions, contact the Asset Management and Disposition Division, Office of Single Family Housing, Department of Housing and Urban Development. Telephone: (202) 708-1672 (this is not a toll free number).
Criteria for Selecting Proposals
Not applicable.
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