How to Request a Change

Use the table below to request a change to construction exhibits after the appraisal.

When a Veteran is ...

Then ...

under contract

the veteran under contract must make a written request for any changes.

not under contract

the builder, lender, or sponsor making the written request for modification must certify that the property is not under contract to a veteran.

Change Request Form

VA Form 26-1844, Request For Acceptance of Changes in Approved Drawings and Specifications must be used to request the change.  There are two exceptions:

·   If there is no veteran-purchaser involved and the change is limited to substitution of mechanical equipment of equal value, then the fee inspector may check VA Form 26-1839, Section 1B, Substitutions or Deviations, describe the change of equipment and the value attributed to the substituted equipment and note the change on the related plans and specifications.

·   If the property was inspected by HUD, provided

-   the additions, substitutions or variations are clearly described on the HUD inspection report

-   the veteran-purchaser has signed his/her acceptance of the changes, and

-   the change items are of a minor nature with no additional cost to the veteran involved and no change in reasonable value is indicated.

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-   Example:  Substitution of water heater, furnace, hardware, bath fixtures and/or relocation of electrical outlets, windows, etc.