FHA Mortgage guidelines for a Kentucky property that has well water and septic.

Below are Kentucky  FHA guidelines for a property that has well water and septic tanks for waste disposal .  The Kentucky FHA appraiser should be able to address the distance between the well and septic for distance requirements, and comment if public sewers are available.

Well water test will be required as a closing condition. FHA mortgages loans in Kentucky  require a septic inspection unless the appraiser mentions it is necessary.

(O) Water Supply Systems in Kentucky 

(1) Public Water Supply System The Mortgagee must confirm that a connection is made to a public or Community Water System whenever feasible and available at a reasonable cost. If connection costs to the public or community system are not reasonable, the existing onsite systems are acceptable, provided they are functioning properly and meet the requirements of the local health department.

(2) Individual Water Supply Systems (Wells) When an Individual Water Supply System is present, the Mortgagee must ensure…