Construction and New Homes:
Local Authority Construction Inspections

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Chapter 1
Appraisal and Property Requirements
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Effective 10/23/2001, the Philadelphia Homeownership Center (HOC) no longer requires approval of local municipalities prior to acceptance of their new construction inspections. Rather, if the municipalities adhere to Mortgagee Letter 01-27 requirements and issue both a Building Permit, or equivalent, and a Certificate of Occupancy (CO), or equivalent, HUD FHA will accept the CO as evidence required inspections were made. The Local Authorities are listed below.