Can I buy a condo with FHA in Florida?
Yes — but the condo project must be on the FHA-approved list, or you can pursue a single-unit (spot) approval. Many Florida condos are not currently FHA-approved.
What this actually means.
Condo approval is project-level, not unit-level. Before writing an offer on a condo, check the project on HUD's FHA condo lookup. If it isn't approved, the spot-approval path is possible but adds time and isn't guaranteed.
What this looks like on a real file.
Where this can move.
Project FHA-approval status, owner-occupancy ratio, project insurance and reserves, litigation, and single-unit (spot) approval criteria can change the answer.
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