Temporary Partial Waiver of Section III.A.2.h.xii (Face to Face) https://www.hud.gov/sites/dfiles/OCHCO/documents/Face-to-FaceHBWaiverExtension123122.pdf
No. When identifying property occupants, FHA does not require physical contact with the borrower and/or occupants including during the COVID-19 pandemic. For more information, please see SF Handbook, Section III.A.2.u — Acquiring Possession at Single Family Housing Policy Handbook 4000.1