HUD programs

HUD 232 Healthcare construction & substantial rehab

Build or substantially renovate a licensed care facility with construction-to-permanent HUD financing.

Program at a glance

Up to 40 years
Permanent term limited to 75% of the property’s remaining economic life.
Construction + permanent
One financing structure for eligible new construction or substantial rehabilitation.
Fixed interest rate
Market pricing is established at rate lock; mortgage insurance is a separate cost.
Nonrecourse
Subject to standard carve-outs and applicable completion obligations.
Licensed care facilities
Skilled nursing, assisted living, board-and-care and eligible memory care.
Operator & team review
Facility experience, licensing, development capacity and financial strength matter.

Documents & videos

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Construction requirements

Davis-Bacon contractor guide addendum (2022)

Contractor responsibilities, wage classifications and certified payroll reporting. 2022 reference edition.

Ownership & closing

Healthcare development team experience

Documentation of borrower, operator and management experience, including facility types, locations and responsibilities.

Technical reference

Davis-Bacon labor standards handbook (2023)

HUD Handbook 1344.1 REV-3, issued January 2023. Detailed labor standards administration reference.

Program details & considerations

HUD 232 finances eligible healthcare new construction and substantial rehabilitation, including assisted living, skilled nursing, memory care and board-and-care facilities. We review the real estate, facility operations, licensing and development plan together.

For an initial review, send us the proposed beds or units, care types, licensing information, construction scope and operating budget. The operator's experience and the local market are key parts of the review.

We'll also need the development team's relevant facility experience, including locations, care types, beds or units, dates and each principal's role. Include the borrower, operator and management agent so we can review the full team.

In addition to equity, the budget needs to account for working capital, lease-up support, completion assurance and reserves. During construction, the process includes inspections and draw administration, followed by cost certification and final endorsement.

Eligible uses & property features

  • Eligible licensed healthcare facilities
  • New construction and substantial rehabilitation
  • Construction-to-permanent execution
  • Healthcare-focused underwriting

What to consider

Facility type, licensing, operator experience and resident services are central to eligibility. Independent living components and ancillary uses require specific review; standalone medical offices are not the focus of this program.

Eligibility, proceeds, terms and timing depend on the property, underwriting and current HUD requirements. This overview is not a loan commitment.

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