Multi-family Testing

The U.S. Dept. of Housing & Urban Development (HUD), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the National Institute of Standards (NIS) and other federal agencies, have organized the "Advancing Healthy Housing" initiative that has identified radon testing and radon mitigation as major priorities in improving the health and safety of our nation’s housing.

If you are applying for HUD-backed financing or refinancing for a multi-family building, you must have a radon test performed by a radon professional and provide proof of radon mitigation, if necessary.

Radon Pros specializes in multi-family radon testing in Central Ohio!

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Multi-family Radon Testing in Central Ohio

What types of HUD mortgages require radon testing?

Multifamily Accelerated Processing (MAP)
Traditional Application Processing
New construction or substantial rehabilitation of multifamily housing
Purchase or refinance of existing multifamily rental housing
Construction or substantial rehabilitation of rental housing for elderly or disabled

Who decides what units to test?

According to the HUD Radon Policy, a Radon Professional (as defined in IV.A.2.b) is to supervise the testing in accordance with the AARST‐ANSI Standard (Ohio requires radon testing to be performed by Ohio Licensed radon contractor, such as Radon Pros, who also possesses the multi-family license endorsement) with the exception that at least 25% of randomly selected ground level units shall be tested.

Please note that Ohio also requires ALL ground level units be tested!

How many units comprise a HUD multi‐family dwelling?

A multi‐family dwelling is considered 5 or more units. They are characterized as detached, semi-detached, row, walk-up, or elevator‐type rental or cooperative housing with complete kitchens and baths.

Do I have to notify the tenants?

Issuing appropriate notification to all concerned parties, including tenants, is required by the AARST MAMF, and is specifically required in HUD’s policy.