Termite inspection form pdf

This page provides information about the NPMA-33 WDI Inspection Report, NPMA-99A/99B, and NPMA-33 WDO attachment. Select from the tabs below to see details about each form as well as ways to purchase and access them. For realtors, home inspectors, or any others interested in HUD requirements on any of our forms, click the HUD Termite Inspection Reporting and Requirements dropdown below. If you have further questions, contact forms@pestworld.org.

This technical update explains how pest management professionals can help protect their customers’ homes by determining if termite protection has been compromised by flooding or extreme weather events.

This consumer alert is designed to help pest management businesses communicate how alterations to a structure could potential impact the likelihood for a termite infestation or negatively effect a termite warranty.

HUD Termite Inspection Reporting and Requirements

Subterranean termites cause an estimated $5 billion in damage to structures in the United States every year. While effective post-construction termite control treatments can be made, the vast majority of these treatments take place after damage has already occurred. Pre-construction preventative termite treatments allow for the application of protective products to be applied before termites strike.

Updated: 7/24/2024
The NPMA 99a and 99b forms have been reviewed through the U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) with final approval. These updated forms now have an expiration date of 7-31-2027. All prior versions of these forms are now expired and should not be used. NPMA will continue to provide the most up to date information as it is received from OMB.

New Construction

(Proposed Construction, Under Construction and Existing Less than 1 Year Old)

HUD’s Single Family Housing Policy Handbook (SF Handbook; HUD Handbook 4000.1 (PDF)) effective October 15, 2019, mandates the usage and submission of the following forms in all areas of the country. Click here to review HUD’s Termite Treatment Exception Areas which provides a detailed list of exempted states and counties. States that are not listed and have historically required termite inspection reports still require termite inspection reports for all new construction.

HUD-NPMA-99A (Subterranean Termite Protection Builder's Guarantee) - Must be completed by the builder and specifies whether the work was done by the pest control company or the builder (in the rare case of using extensive pressure-treated lumber as termite prevention). The form clearly delineates the responsibilities of the builder, and the builder must guarantee that any work done complies with the building code.

HUD-NPMA-99B (New Construction Subterranean Termite Service Record) - Must be completed by the pest control company and now includes all code-accepted methods into one service record. The code-accepted methods include Soil Applied Liquid Termiticide, Wood Applied Liquid Termiticide, Bait System, and Physical Barrier System.

Existing Property

Inspecting old construction is equally if not more important than new construction. Over time, wood-destroying insects can cause serious structural damage to a house, and may go undetected for long periods. HUD’s Single Family Housing Policy Handbook (SF Handbook; HUD Handbook 4000.1(PDF)) effective October 15, 2019, requires wood-destroying insect inspections and proper documentation of existing property if any of the following factors apply:

Customary to the Area - Local HUD offices can assist in providing guidance on what constitutes “customary to the area.” Generally, if your locality is not listed in HUD’s Termite Treatment Exception Areas (PDF) then termite inspection reports will be considered customary to the area and therefore required.

Mandated by the state or local jurisdiction - Some states or municipalities mandate that wood-destroying insect inspections be performed.

Evidence of Active Infestation - Appraisers are required to observe all areas of the house and other structures/areas within the property boundaries. If any active infestation is identified NPMA-33 must be submitted.

Lender’s Discretion - Conventional lending companies take guidance from HUD. In recent years more and more lenders are taking a more cautious approach towards lending resulting in more inspections and reporting requirements.

NPMA-33 (Wood Destroying Insect Inspection Report) - If any of the above four factors apply, HUD mandates the usage and submission of the NPMA-33 form.

In the states listed below, the state inspection form should be used. In some cases, HUD may still require the NPMA-33 for HUD-insured loans.

Alabama
Arizona
California
Florida
Georgia
Hawaii
Louisiana		 Maryland
Mississippi
Nevada
North Carolina
Oklahoma
South Carolina
Texas

Additional information can be found in HUD’s Appraisal and Property Requirements (PDF) issued by HUD’s regional Atlanta office.

For further guidance please contact NPMA at NPMA (703) 352-6762.

To find out if you must be a certified Wood Destroying Organism Inspector in your state to use the NPMA-33 form please check the WDO State Inspection Certification Requirements (XLS).

*This information was compiled by The Association of Structural Pest Control Regulatory Officials (ASPCRO) in a 2017 survey.

NPMA-33 WDI Inspection Report

The NPMA-33 Wood Destroying Insect (WDI) Inspection Report is a copyrighted document that cannot be reproduced or distributed, in whole or in part, without prior written consent of NPMA. Permission to reproduce or distribute this form is not transferable. For further information, please contact NPMA's technical team at forms@pestworld.org.

Completing Forms

An outline of the revisions to the updated NPMA-33 WDI Inspection report are below, as well as instructions on how to complete the NPMA-33 WDI Inspection report. The suggested guidelines are a downloadable document. The online training course provides an interactive walk-through of how to properly fill out this document.

This template letter can be downloaded and customized with your company's contact information to serve as an educational resource to instruct realtors on the revisions to the NPMA-33 WDI Inspection report.

Purchasing Forms

The NPMA-33 WDI Inspection Report is a copyrighted document that cannot be reproduced without consent from NPMA. The following companies are licensed providers of the NPMA-33 WDI Inspection Report form.

Paper Forms

Purchase a hard-copy version of the NPMA-33 WDI Inspection Report form from one of these licensed printers.