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Office of Housing Environmental Review Resources - HUD Exchange
Office of Housing Environmental Review Resources
Welcome to HUD’s Office of Housing environmental review resources page. This page contains links to the Office of Housing’s environmental review guidance and resources.
An environmental review is the process of reviewing a project and its potential environmental impacts to determine whether it meets federal, state, and local environmental standards. The environmental review process is required for all HUD-assisted and insured Office of Housing projects to ensure that the proposed project does not negatively impact the surrounding environment, and that the property site itself will not have an adverse environmental or health effect on residents.
HUD’s Office of Environment and Energy (OEE) manages the overall environmental review process for HUD. You will find an overview of HUD environmental requirements on the Environmental Review page.
HEROS Guidance for Multifamily FHA Partners
HEROS Guidance for RAD Partners
This Notice clarifies the difference between maintenance and repair for compliance with HUD's environmental regulations, 24 CFR Parts 50 and 58. It applies to all HUD program offices – CPD, Housing, and PIH. The Notice supersedes and replaces the March 28, 2006 CPD policy memorandum on the subject.
HUD Balcony Policy
This Notice reconciles the approach to balconies within the Department's regulatory constraints in 24 CFR Part 51 Subpart B, Noise and Abatement and Control, and clarifies compliance.
2019 202 NOFA Environmental Information
2019 Section 202 NOFA Environmental Information
Comprehensive Guide: Using HEROS as a Section 202 Applicant
View detailed instructions for applicants and third-party providers assisting HUD with Part 50 environmental reviews for Section 202.
Quick Start Reference: Using HEROS as a Section 202 Applicant - Application Review Stage
Submission of Environmental Reports for the Section 202 Program
Environmental reviews for Section 202 applications are performed in two stages:
1During the application review stage, HUD performs only a preliminary environmental screen to identify any major adverse environmental conditions. At this stage, applicants must submit certain environmental documents, but these documents may be submitted either through the HUD Environmental Review Online System (HEROS) or by preparing the Partner Worksheets.
2If HUD selects a project for funding, the second stage requires the applicant to enter all environmental documents into HEROS.
Additional information can be found in the 2019 Section 202 NOFA.
HEROS 2019 Section 202 NOFA Applications
Getting Started in HEROS
To register for HEROS, complete the HEROS Access Form:
When asked who is legally responsible for completing the environmental review for your organization, select HUD
Enter Ivan May as your HUD contact
Please allow at least 2 weeks for registration to be processed.
Logging in to HEROS
Visit the HEROS Login page to sign into HEROS. If prompted:
Select the name of your organization as the Partner
Select HUD next to Responsible Entity or HUD
HEROS Resources
HEROS Page: HEROS instructional videos and FAQs
Email 202CapitalAdvanceNOFA@hud.gov for HEROS technical questions
Partner Worksheets for 2019 Section 202 NOFA
Using the Partner Worksheets
Applicants who choose not to use HEROS at the application review stage must submit the following partner worksheets, including associated maps and documentation, at the time of application. If the application is selected for funding, HUD will require the applicant to input this information into HEROS.
Noise (CEST) (for existing projects) OR Noise (EA) (for new construction)
Contamination and Toxic Substances (Multifamily)
Housing Environmental Guidance
Multifamily Accelerated Processing (MAP) is designed to establish national standards for approved lenders to prepare, process and submit loan applications for Federal Housing Administration (FHA) multifamily mortgage insurance. This MAP Guide provides guidance for HUD staff, lenders, third party consultants, borrowers, and other industry partners. Topics include mortgage insurance program descriptions, borrower and lender eligibility requirements, application requirements, underwriting standards for all technical disciplines and construction loan administration requirements. The MAP Guide only applies to FHA multifamily mortgage insurance programs. Except to the extent lender monitoring or enforcement activities overlap, Section 232 and other programs administered by the Office of Healthcare Programs are not addressed by the MAP Guide. Chapter Nine of the Guide is dedicated to environmental review and requirements.
Healthcare Mortgage Insurance Program Handbook
This Handbook is intended as a comprehensive guide to the Section 232 Program, and supersedes prior handbook or other guidance specifically on the Section 232 Program, consistent with statutory and regulatory requirements. Handbook chapters may include appendices which list the most recently published transactional documents, but the Handbook also covers transactions for which earlier versions of the documents were used and are in force. There may also be instances where existing guidance (particularly related to Borrower audited financial statement matters), references “Multifamily Housing”, because the guidance was issued at a time when the Section 232 Program was a part of the Office of Multifamily Housing, and thus is still applicable to Section 232 Projects. If a particular Section 232 program matter is not addressed in this Handbook, and appears in other guidance, questions regarding applicability may be raised with the Office of Residential Care Facilities (ORCF). Chapter Seven of the Handbook is dedicated to environmental review.
232 LEAN Environmental Review Webpage
The ORCF Environmental Resource page provides useful website links related to the environmental review process.
This document outlines how to perform environmental reviews for Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) transactions. This guidance is intended for RAD Awardees, Responsible Entities, and HUD staff involved in the environmental review process, and describes the steps that all parties will take to complete environmental reviews for RAD transactions. Environmental review procedures for RAD transactions will vary depending on whether the transaction is using Federal Housing Administration (FHA) insurance and whether the transaction is converting to Project-Based Rental Assistance (PBRA) or Project-Based Vouchers (PBV).
This resource was originally posted in November 2014 and revised in February 2016. This version was posted in March 2019.
Site Specific Environmental Review Form for Part 50 RAD Conversions
This site-specific form is part of a larger programmatic environmental review for RAD conversions without physical activities beyond routine maintenance. This form should be used only to initiate site-specific environmental reviews for RAD transactions without FHA insurance that do not anticipate any reasonably foreseeable repairs or other physical activities beyond maintenance where HUD is conducting the environmental review following the procedures established in 24 CFR Part 50. It is available for use on RAD conversions from any prior form of assistance, including for Public Housing, Section 8 Moderate Rehabilitation, Moderate Rehabilitation McKinney Vento Single Room Occupancy, Rent Supplement, Rental Assistance Payment, and Section 202 Project Rental Assistance Contracts.
Notice H-2015-03, Transferring Budget Authority of a Project-Based Section 8 Housing Assistance Payments Contract under Section 8(bb)(1) of the United States Housing Act of 1937
This notice sets forth the Department’s policies and procedures for transferring all or a portion of any remaining budget authority of a project-based Section 8 Housing Assistance Payments (HAP) Contract to one or more contracts under Section 8(bb)(1) of the United States Housing Act of 1937 (The Act) where the existing HAP contract is terminated by mutual agreement. This document includes environmental review guidance for these transfers.
Guidance for the Renewal of Project-Based Section 8 HAP contracts, including environmental review guidance.
Section 811 PRA Program Cooperative Agreement
The Section 811 PRA Program Cooperative Agreement outlines grantees requirements for this new program first implemented as a demonstration program in FY 2012. Environmental review requirements are under Exhibit 5 Program Guidelines, Section 215.
Housing Finance Agency Risk-Sharing Pilot Program Handbook (4590.1)
Section 542(c) provides credit enhancement for mortgages of multifamily housing projects whose loans are underwritten, processed, serviced, and disposed of by HFAs. HUD and HFAs share in the risk of the mortgage. This is the Office of Housing’s only FHA program under 24 CFR Part 58. Chapters 3 and 4 contain environmental review requirements.
HEROS Home Page
This page includes information on HEROS availability and HEROS training resources.
HEROS Login Page
HUD's Office of Environment and Energy (OEE) has developed an online system for developing, documenting, and managing environmental reviews. It covers all levels of environmental reviews for both Part 50 and Part 58 projects and includes on-screen guidance for completing HUD environmental reviews.
HEROS Access
Environmental review preparers for the Office of Housing may request HEROS access using the appropriate links below.
Housing Staff can request HEROS access through a DIAMS request submitted by their direct supervisor.
Instructions for DIAMS Request:
Supervisor initiates DIAMS request on behalf of applicant by going to http://diams.hud.gov
From the DIAMS home page select the Application Access icon
Click the User Search icon and search for the End User on whose behalf you are submitting the request
Select HEROS (C04-H)
Select Access Type = Write
In the Model Profile field, enter the HUD ID (HID) of the applicant
In the Special Instructions field enter the Program Office, City, State, and Phone Number
NOTE: Please retain the request ID number for tracking purposes
RAD or Multifamily consultants for Part 50 reviews can use the HEROS Access Form to request access.
HEROS FAQs
HEROS FAQs are updated quarterly with HEROS questions that come in during live webinars and through the Ask a Question Portal.
These webinars, held by OEE, provide comprehensive information for grantees and staff on the various components of the environmental review process. All major topics are discussed by subject matter experts. All previously-held webinars are recorded and available for viewing.
Multifamily HEROS Cheat Sheet
RAD & HEROS Cheat Sheet
Three-part Environmental Training for Multifamily Federal Housing Administration (FHA)
This training provides an introduction to FHA Environmental Training and discusses site contamination. It also discusses the role of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1969, HUD’s general environmental regulations, and environmental review resources.
External HEROS Partner Training for RAD
HEROS is currently open to Transaction Managers (TMs) to complete RAD reviews. This training provides assistance for HUD partners using HEROS.
External HEROS Partner Training for FHA
FHA partners are now able to access Part 50 Environmental Reviews in HEROS. This webinar helps third party consultants learn how to navigate through the HEROS system.
Multifamily Housing Radon Webinar
This webinar provides an overview of policies that incorporate radon testing and mitigation into HUD programs.
WISER teaches grantees how to understand and address all aspects of the environmental review process required for all HUD-assisted projects. This set of self-paced online learning modules can be completed in any order. Each module includes its own learning assessment and opportunity for obtaining a certificate of completion.
Understanding the overall requirements for assessing the environmental impacts of any HUD-assisted project.
Understanding how to conduct particular components of an environmental review process, including concerns related to: endangered species; environmental justice; airport hazards; noise abatement and control; water elements; explosive and flammable materials; farmland; wild and scenic rivers; air quality; historical preservation; site contamination; and environmental assessment factors.
Environmental Review News and Announcements
News and Announcements about the environmental review process.
Federal Laws and Authorities related to the environmental review process.
FAQs related to the environmental review process.
Environmental Review Resource Library
Resources, training materials, and reports related to the environmental review process.
Webpage for HUD's Office of Housing, which plays a vital role for the nation's homebuyers, homeowners, renters, and communities through its nationally administered programs.
Webpage for the Office of Environment and Energy, which manages the environmental review process for HUD.
Webpage for the Office of Lead Hazard Control and Healthy Homes program, which provides funds to state and local governments to develop cost-effective ways to reduce lead-based paint hazards. In addition, the office enforces HUD's lead-based paint regulations, provides public outreach and technical assistance, and conducts technical studies to help protect children and their families from health and safety hazards in the home.
Housing Program Environmental Clearance Officer
206-220-5226
Housing Program Environmental Specialists
ORCF (Healthcare)
Terry.L.Bessette@hud.gov
401-277-8312
Lillian Mano
Lillian.M.Mano@hud.gov
202-402-6413
Rasheedah Dix
Rasheedah.C.Dix@hud.gov
313-234-7389
ORCF Asset Management
Miki.Webb@hud.gov
312-913-8083
Stephan.Thomatos@hud.gov
212-542-7854
Gregory.A.Byrne@hud.gov
202-402-6436
MF NE Region (HUD Regions 1-3)
Frederick.F.Shaw@hud.gov
212-542-7930
MF SE Region (HUD Region 4)
Mark.J.Marino@hud.gov
904-208-6042
MF SW Region (HUD Regions 6 and 7)
Larry.D.Hall@hud.gov
913-551-5519
Shatorya.A.Modkins@hud.gov
817-978-5712
MF West Region (HUD Regions 8, 9 and 10)
Brett.Morgan@hud.gov
312-913-8129
MF Midwest Region (HUD Region 5)
John.Schneider@hud.gov
Eric Golicz
Eric.J.Golicz@hud.gov
313-234-7496
Regional and Field Environmental Officers