Header and instructions
Checkboxes for proposed construction or under construction, the case number, the property address, the lender or sponsor, the contractor or builder, and six numbered instructions.
26-1852
Description of Materials
- Agency
- VA
- Revision
- May 2024
- Fillable fields
- 644
- Pages
- 6
- Official source
- VA form page
- Checked
- October 20, 2026
VA Form 26-1852: Description of Materials
VA Form 26-1852 is the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Description of Materials. It describes the materials and equipment to be used in a house marked as proposed construction or under construction, item by item, from excavation and foundations to plumbing, heating, wiring and landscaping. VA's form page lists it under Housing assistance.
The form says the construction is completed in compliance with the related drawings and specifications, and that the specifications include this Description of Materials and the applicable Minimum Property Requirements. The header names the lender or sponsor and the contractor or builder, and the last page is signed by the builder and, if known at the time of application, the proposed purchaser.
The PDF has six pages and 27 numbered items. You can fill out the PDF free in your browser on this page and download the result without an account.
What's on VA Form 26-1852
Items 1 to 12: structure
Excavation, foundations, chimneys, fireplaces, exterior walls, floor framing, subflooring, finish flooring, partition framing, ceiling framing, roof framing and roofing.
Items 13 to 21: finishes
Gutters and downspouts, lath and plaster, decorating, interior doors and trim, windows, entrances and exterior detail, cabinets, stairs, and special floors and wainscot.
Items 22 to 26: systems
Plumbing fixtures, water supply and sewage disposal, the water heater and gas service, heating and ventilating equipment, electrical wiring, lighting fixtures and insulation.
Item 27: miscellaneous and site work
Space for items not shown elsewhere, plus hardware, special equipment, porches, terraces, garages, walks and driveways, other onsite improvements, and landscaping, planting and finish grading.
Signatures
Signature lines for the builder and the purchaser, each to be signed in ink, with a date in MM/DD/YYYY format.
How to fill out VA Form 26-1852
- 1
Fill in the header
Check proposed construction or under construction and enter the case number, the property address with city and state, the lender or sponsor and the contractor or builder.
- 2
Describe every material
The form says to describe all materials and equipment to be used, whether or not shown on the drawings, by marking an X in each appropriate checkbox and entering the information called for in each space.
- 3
Use item 27 when space runs out
If space is inadequate, the form says to enter "See misc." and describe it under item 27 or on an attached sheet, referenced by item number.
- 4
Leave out alternates
The form says to include no alternates, "or equal" phrases or contradictory items, and that work not specifically described or shown will not be considered unless required.
- 5
Sign in ink
The builder signs and dates the identification block, and the proposed purchaser signs too if known at the time of application.
- 6
Submit as the Lender's Handbook says
Instruction 1 says the VA Lender's Handbook covers how the form is submitted and the number of copies.
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Submitting it and keeping records
How it is submitted
The form points to the instructions in the VA Lender's Handbook for how it is submitted and the number of copies. It prints no mailing address.
Record keeping
Each page of the form says to retain this record for three years.
Lead paint
The instructions say the use of paint containing more than the percentage of lead by weight permitted by law is prohibited.
Edition
The MAY 2024 edition supersedes VA Form 26-1852, JUN 2021, which will not be used. It carries OMB Control No. 2900-0788, which expires 5/31/2027, with a respondent burden of 30 minutes.
Related forms
26-1859
Warranty of Completion of Construction
14 fields, 1 page
26-1839
Compliance Inspection Report
43 fields, 2 pages
26-1849
Escrow Agreement for Postponed Exterior Onsite Improvements
233 fields, 4 pages
26-1805
Request for Determination of Reasonable Value (Real Estate)
67 fields, 2 pages
26-6363
Endorsement to Master Certificate of Reasonable Value
70 fields, 10 pages
Who uses VA Form 26-1852?
The form names the parties in its header and in the identification block at the end.
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Questions about Form 26-1852
What is VA Form 26-1852 used for?
It describes the materials and equipment to be used in a house that is proposed or under construction. The form says the specifications include this Description of Materials and the applicable Minimum Property Requirements.
Who signs VA Form 26-1852?
The form says it is identified by the signature of the builder and/or the proposed purchaser if the purchaser is known at the time of application. Both lines are signed in ink.
What if an item does not have enough room?
The form says to enter "See misc." and describe it under item 27 or on an attached sheet, always referencing the item number.
Can the form list "or equal" products?
No. The instructions say to include no alternates, "or equal" phrases or contradictory items. A request for acceptance of substitute materials or equipment is not ruled out by this.
Where is VA Form 26-1852 sent?
The form prints no address. Instruction 1 says to see the VA Lender's Handbook for how the form is submitted and the number of copies.
How long should a copy be kept?
Each page of the form says to retain this record for three years.