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FHA Single Family Housing Policy Handbook Glossary November 26 2025

Updated 08-20-2026

New Construction

New Construction refers to Proposed Construction, Properties (or Condominium Projects) Under Construction, and Properties Existing Less than One Year as defined below: • Proposed Construction refers to a Property where no concrete or permanent material has been placed. Digging of footing is not considered permanent. • Under Construction refers to the period from the first placement of permanent material to 100 percent completion with no Certificate of Occupancy (CO) or equivalent. • Existing Less than One Year refers to a Property that is 100 percent complete and has been completed less than one year from the date of issuance of the CO or equivalent.

FHA Single Family Housing Policy Handbook Glossary November 26 2025

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