How much does an HUD/FHA compliant ALTA survey cost?

An ALTA survey meeting HUD/FHA requirements typically costs $3,000 to $8,000 for multifamily properties. The expanded Table A requirements add approximately $1,000-$1,500 compared to conventional surveys.

Best ALTA Survey Providers for HUD/FHA Loans (2026)

Q: What Table A items does HUD/FHA require?

HUD/FHA requires the following Table A items for multifamily loans under the MAP Guide: Items 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b1, 7c, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 13, 16, 17, 18. This includes building gross area (Item 19) which is not always required by agency lenders.

Q: What makes HUD/FHA survey requirements different?

HUD/FHA loans follow the MAP (Multifamily Accelerated Processing) Guide, which requires specific Table A items including gross building area calculations. HUD also has specific survey age requirements and certification language. Surveyors must be familiar with MAP Guide requirements.

Why HUD/FHA Loans Need Specialized ALTA Surveyors

HUD/FHA multifamily loans follow the MAP (Multifamily Accelerated Processing) Guide, which has specific survey requirements that differ from conventional and agency lenders. HUD requires additional Table A items including gross building area calculations and has specific survey age requirements.

The best ALTA survey providers for HUD/FHA loans understand MAP Guide requirements, have experience with affordable housing transactions, and can deliver compliant surveys within HUD processing timelines.

HUD/FHA Required Table A Items

HUD/FHA requires the following Table A items under the MAP Guide for multifamily properties:

Item 1

Monuments placed (or found) Survey monuments at property corners

Item 2

Address Street address shown on survey

Item 3

Flood zone classification FEMA flood zone with map/panel info

Item 4

Gross land area Total land area in square feet and acres

Item 6a

Setback restrictions Zoning setback, height, and bulk restrictions

Item 6b

Measured setbacks Current setback distances from improvements

Item 7a

Exterior walls located Exterior walls within 5 feet of boundaries

Item 8

Substantial features Parking, driveways, fences, and improvements

Item 9

Parking spaces Number and type of parking spaces

Item 10

Access to public way Evidence of access to public roads

Item 11

Utilities Location of utilities serving the property

Item 13

Adjoining owners Names of adjoining property owners

Item 16

Evidence of utilities Observable utility evidence

Item 18

Building dimensions Exterior building dimensions

Item 19

Gross building area Gross square footage of buildings

Note: HUD requires surveys dated within 120 days of loan closing. Plan your survey timing accordingly.

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How We Evaluate HUD/FHA Surveyors

HUD/FHA Experience Critical

Prior experience completing surveys for HUD-insured multifamily loans

MAP Guide Knowledge Critical

Understanding of HUD MAP Guide survey requirements

Affordable Housing Expertise Important

Experience with Section 8, LIHTC, and affordable housing properties

Turnaround Time Important

Ability to meet HUD processing timelines

Title Coordination Helpful

Experience with HUD title insurance requirements

National Coverage Helpful

Multi-state capabilities for portfolio transactions

Top ALTA Survey Providers for HUD/FHA Loans

These surveying firms have demonstrated expertise in HUD-insured multifamily surveys.

Ranking methodology: Providers sorted by coverage, years in business, then alphabetically.

Bureau Veritas (BVNA)

national Coverage 198+ years

Part of global Bureau Veritas network, lifecycle risk services

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Blew & Associates P.A.

national Coverage 102+ years

100+ years experience, nationwide licensing, LiDAR capabilities

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NV5

national Coverage 77+ years

Public company (Nasdaq: NVEE), multi-disciplinary engineering

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ECS Limited

national Coverage 38+ years

Large multi-disciplinary firm with 3,000+ employees. Founded 1988. Pre-approved by major GSE lenders (Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, HUD). Comprehensive due diligence services.

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Bowman Consulting Group

national Coverage 31+ years

Publicly traded on Nasdaq (BWMN) since May 2021; multi-disciplinary consulting firm offering broad range of services to public and private clients

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Clark Land Services

national Coverage 29+ years

EV charging specialists, ClarkHub project management portal

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HUD/FHA ALTA Survey Costs

Typical Price Range $3,000 – $8,000

Table A items: +$1,000-$1,500

HUD/FHA compliant ALTA surveys cost toward the higher end due to expanded Table A requirements including gross building area. Affordable housing properties may have additional complexity due to phased construction or multiple buildings.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What Table A items does HUD/FHA require?

HUD/FHA requires Table A items 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b1, 7c, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 13, 16, 17, 18 under the MAP Guide, including gross building area (Item 19) which is not always required by other lenders.

What makes HUD/FHA survey requirements different?

HUD follows the MAP Guide which requires specific Table A items and has survey age requirements (typically 120 days). HUD also has specific certification language requirements that surveyors must follow.

How long does an HUD/FHA ALTA survey take?

Standard turnaround is 2-3 weeks. Given HUD's 120-day survey age requirement, plan your survey timing to ensure it remains valid through loan closing.