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HUD Opens FHA Financing to Build-to-Rent Communities

October 22, 2026

HUD now allows build-to-rent (BTR) communities, including single-family homes and duplexes, to qualify for FHA-insured financing under Section 221(d)(4) and Section 223(f). BTR properties must be on a single contiguous site, professionally managed, offer comparable amenities, comply with accessibility laws, and address specific underwriting criteria. This aims to boost affordable rental housing supply amid growing demand.

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