FHA Is Rewriting Its Property Rules for the First Time in 20+ Years — What Buyers Need to Know
Published on: 06/10/2026
FHA proposed the first rewrite of its minimum property requirements in 20+ years: no more appliance inspections, no crawl-space visits, and a C4 condition floor. Here's what's changing, what isn't, and what to do.
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