Does the November 2 deadline go by order date or submission date?
It goes by the date the report is first submitted to UCDP, not the order date or effective date.
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Last checked: Oct 20, 2026. Guidance can change, so check the official pages linked below before relying on this.
It goes by the date the report is first submitted to UCDP, not the order date or effective date.
Nov 2 didn't move. Lenders with the exception can keep sending new 2.6 reports through May 19, 2027.
Report it once for the whole unit, pick every height that applies, and measure at the highest point.
AI isn't banned. You stay responsible for the output, and you must not enter confidential information into a tool you can't safeguard.
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