Terms of use

By using Home Facts Atlas, you agree to these terms.

General information only

The answers on this site are general information for homeowners. They are not legal, medical, engineering, or insurance advice, and they do not replace an inspection by a qualified professional. Rules differ by state, county, and city, and they change; check with the agency named in an answer before acting on it.

Independent providers

Phone numbers on the “Get help” pages connect callers with independent service providers. Home Facts Atlas does not perform, supervise, or guarantee their work, and it is not a party to any agreement you make with them. Confirming a provider’s license and insurance is your responsibility.

Accuracy

Answers are checked against the sources they cite, and each page shows the date it was last checked. Sources change, and errors happen. The site is provided “as is,” without warranties of any kind, and Home Facts Atlas is not liable for decisions made on the basis of its pages.

Links

Answers link to government agencies, standards bodies, and other websites. Home Facts Atlas does not control those sites and is not responsible for their content.

Use of the content

The text, charts, and design of this site belong to Home Facts Atlas. You may link to any page and quote short passages with a link back. Data from public sources, such as the Census Bureau figures in the charts, remains public.

Changes

These terms may change. The date at the top of the page shows the latest version.