Approval of Changes not Affecting Property Value

Fee inspectors may approve and distribute a properly completed VA Form 26-1844, containing all required signatures, which does not involve deletions or a change in value.  In these cases, the builder must complete VA Form 26-1844 in duplicate and have the form at the job site at the time of the scheduled inspection. 

The inspector

·   confirms the above information

·   inspects the property according to the plans, specifications and change order

·   signs the change order in the appropriate space

·   gives the builder the original counter-signed change order to forward to the lender, and

·   retains one copy.

Approval of Changes Which Affect Property Value

VA staff must approve any VA Form 26-1844, Request for Acceptance of Changes in Approved Drawings and Specifications, including deletions or a change in value, by issuing an amended NOV.

VA will generally find it more appropriate to pursue this action in cases which also involve changes in notice of value conditions or legal requirements, legal descriptions substitution of plan types, etc…