26-1839
Compliance Inspection Report
VA Form 26-1839 is the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Compliance Inspection Report. A designated compliance inspector uses it to report what was observed at each inspection of a property's construction, alterations, repairs or additions. The respondent burden note says VA needs the information to determine, establish or verify the dwelling's compliance with the Minimum Property Requirements and eligibility for VA Specially Adapted Housing grant stage disbursement.
The form is two pages. Page 1 identifies the property, lender and builder, then covers the inspection stage, the condition of construction, offsite improvements, reinspections, the estimated cost of incomplete work, the inspector's certification and VA's review. Page 2 holds a continuation area and the instructions to the compliance inspector. The PDF is the July 2026 edition, while VA's form page still lists a form revision date of July 2023.
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Case number, property identification including lot and block, the lender's name and mailing address and the builder's name. A note says the VA case number and property identification are posted on the site, readable from the street.
First, second or third inspection, reinspection or special, then conditions A to E, from no evidence of noncompliance observed to a dwelling that is habitable with completion delayed by conditions beyond control.
Item 2, completed at the third inspection, reports offsite improvements such as walks, drives, streets and utilities. Item 3 reports the findings of a reinspection of work previously inspected.
The estimated cost and probable date of completion when condition E is reported at the third inspection or after. The instructions say the cost of any incomplete offsite work is not included.
The inspector's dated certification and VA's review by the Valuation Officer or designee, both signed in ink.
Space to continue Items 1, 2 or 3, and the instructions to the compliance inspector, which explain each item, each condition and how the report is submitted.
The instructions list reports of any previous inspections, approved plans and specifications, and a statement of any specific requirements for the property. Other references include HUD regulation in 24 CFR 200.962d.
Enter the property street address or lot and block number, the builder's name and address and the lender's name and address, plus the case number and Veteran's name and address if provided.
Check the inspection stage in Item 1 and the conditions found. For condition A, the instructions say no further entries are made in Item 1. For B, C, D or E, each variation is listed by its letter.
Complete Item 2 at the third inspection, Item 3 for a reinspection, and Item 4 when condition E is checked.
The inspector dates and signs Item 5 in ink. The instructions say the certification is worded so that final acceptance and approval is not indicated at any stage.
Leave an unapproved copy at the job site for the builder, keep one for the inspector's case file and forward the remaining copy directly to the Valuation Officer, VA Regional Loan Center.
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An unapproved copy of all reports is left at the job site for the convenience of the builder.
One copy is retained by the inspector for his or her case file.
The remaining copy is forwarded directly to the Valuation Officer, VA Regional Loan Center. A report showing substitutions or deviations goes with an itemized statement by the inspector showing dollar differences in construction cost.
The July 2026 edition supersedes the July 2023 edition, which will not be used. It carries OMB Approved No. 2900-0041, which expires 07/31/2029, and an estimated respondent burden of 15 minutes.
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The form and its instructions say who completes, reviews and receives each copy.
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A designated compliance inspector, who signs the Item 5 certification in ink. VA's Valuation Officer or designee then reviews the report in Item 6.
A is no evidence of noncompliance observed, B is substitutions or deviations, C is noncompliance the builder will correct without delay, D is noncompliance the builder does not intend to correct, and E is a habitable dwelling where completion of certain improvements is delayed by conditions beyond control.
No. The form says an unapproved report left at the site for the builder's convenience is subject to change, and to consult the lending institution for the official report.
The instructions say it is checked when the work has not progressed far enough for the requested inspection, when condition C work will be concealed before the next regular inspection, and in all cases when condition C or E is reported at the third inspection.
The form says the VA case number and other identification are posted on the site so the notice can be read from the street, and that inability to identify the property may prevent inspection.
The PDF on VA's site is the July 2026 edition, which supersedes the July 2023 edition. VA's form page still lists a form revision date of July 2023.
