HUD Utility Activations
Utility Activation Instructions
Buyer/Agents responsibilities:
Buyer must have an approved sales contract.
Activation Approval Request must be mailed in with a certified funds check. Please allow 72 hours after receipt for approval. APPROVAL FORM (DOWNLOAD PDF) .
Request to re‐winterize once inspections are completed must be sent to utilityactivations@amsreo.com
Utilities: Utilities cannot be activated until Activation request has been approved. Utilities can only be activated for a maximum of 72 hours. Utilities may not remain on for more than 72 hours. Deposits are required for all utility activation approval requests except when the utilities are already on and the property is not winterized. (Provided requirements are met that buyer has used a licensed plumber and AMS has verified that the property was properly re-winterized)
Contact Phone Number for UTILITY ACTIVATIONS - (855) 871-5180
Fannie Mae Brokers ONLY (De-winterization for Buyer Testing)
Contact AMS at fanniemae@amsreo.comContact Phone Number for Fannie Mae De-winterizations - (866) 699-1734
