Can I build a detached garage with the 203k program?

Yes, and No
Yes, you can if there is no other garage on the site. If you do have a garage on site, then the new garage may be considered a luxury item and thus not be allowed.
If you have a home that just needs a garage to be complete, build one with the FHA 203k, no problem. If you have a two car garage and want to build a new detached garage too, No Can Do. You can build a detached garage if you want to providing there is no living area over or attached to that garage structure.  If there is to bre an in-law unit above the garage or in any way attached to that garage, the new garage must share a wall with the existing structure. In 1994 we were taught that we could attached with breezeway but that is no longer the case. The guideline is being interpreted and misinterpreted to meet the current regime. Why do I say misinterpreted? Simply because they still think "only 5 draw inspections can be financed into the loan" which other lenders interpret means no more than five draws are allowed. 
That part of the guideline actually states "On a project of $10,000 no more than five draws are allowed". They all quote the last half of that sentence but clearly by any rational person's interpretation on a project of $250,000 in construction maybe there could be a few more.

Mike Young, 203k Team Leader    

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