Direct HUD to update its options for universal design features and train appraisers to value universal-design and accessibility improvements that can be financed through FHA's 203(k) rehab mortgage program.

This week Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) introduced the Home Accessibility Improvements Inclusion Act , legislation that directs the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development to update its options for universal design features and to train appraisers on how to properly value universal‑design and accessibility improvements, which can be financed through the FHA’s 203(k) rehab mortgage program.

Lawler introduced legislation directing HUD to update universal design feature options and train appraisers to value accessibility improvements under the FHA 203(k) program.

Lawler Introduces Legislation to Update Home Safety Design Features for HUD Housing | Congressman Mike Lawler
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To amend the National Housing Act to include accessibility improvements in the Rehabilitation Mortgage Insurance Program, and for other purposes.

Lawler introduced H.R. 10572, the Home Accessibility Improvements Inclusion Act, to amend the National Housing Act so accessibility improvements are included in the Rehabilitation Mortgage Insurance Program.

H.R. 10572 (IH) - Home Accessibility Improvements Inclusion Act - BILLS-119hr10572ih | Related Documents | GovInfo
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