The owner must repair any housing quality standards hqs deficiencies noted at the initial inspection of a unit within ten 10 days from the date. The housing choice voucher program guidebook, chapter 10, 50. I hope you find the enclosed housing quality standards hqs inspection checklist resources guide. Housing quality standards for housing choice voucher programs by hud for nationwide usage would be difficult due to the diversity of housing stock characteristics. General the previous occupant of the unit must be moved out and the unit ready for new movein prior to an inspection. Housing quality standards inspector new housing connect. Owners or landlords are encouraged to provide housing above hqs minimum standards. Chapter 8 housing quality standards hqs santa clara county housing authority administrative plan chapter 8 rev. Both the ownerproperty manager and the participanttenant must use this form to certify in writing that. To accomplish this, program regulations set forth basic housing quality standards hqs which all units must meet before assistance can be paid on. National recovery residence quality standards oct 7 2015. Housing quality goodquality housing is a key element for ensuring a healthy village. There have been calls from landlords for help in defining aspects of the standard that are seen as interpretive.
Nycha must inspect a new unit before movein and on a regular basis thereafter. The objective of the housing choice voucher hcv program is to assist low income families in leasing decent, safe, and sanitary housing at an affordable cost. Hqs standards apply to the building and premises, as well as to the unit. Indicators 57 are the key ones currently used by the housing corporation to underpin the internal environment performance standards set out in the design and quality standards april 2007 new build feasibility stage at the early stages of a project, detailed information about the design of. Hcv housing quality standards hqs inspection checklist for owners each unit in the housing choice voucher program hcv must pass an hqs inspection each year. Housing quality standards ownercertification of repairshqs compliance an initial annual complaint circle one housing quality standards hqs inspection was conducted on the unit at the above address by the head of household hoh and owner. Housing choice voucher program hqs inspection guidebook. Some of these standards may already be met and are thus not. The lynchburg redevelopment and housing authority lrha is required to determine whether rental housing selected by voucher holders meet housing quality standards hqs. Prior to execution of the hap contract, the housing authority of dekalb county hadc must inspect the units to be occupied to ensure that the. There may be other items not listed which may fail a unit inspection. Housing choice voucher hcv program regulations at 24 cfr part 982 set forth basic housing quality standards hqs which all units must meet before assistance can be paid on behalf of a family and at least annually throughout the term of the assisted tenancy.
Each unit must have a minimum of a living room, kitchen, and bathroom. The housing authority will allow the stoverefrigerator to be placed in the unit after inspection if the tenant is providing appliances and certifies that they are working in accordance with housing quality standards. Quality standards and procedures manual mainehousing. Housing quality standards hqs are the hud minimum quality standards for housing assisted under the rental assistance program. As i have previously shared with you, pha relies on likeminded people like. Hqs standards apply to the building and premises, as well as the unit. However, the housing authority hopes we have provided you with adequate information to assure that your rental unit will be ready for inspection. Or select the seminar youd like to attend from the list of locations and dates below to order online.
The ahs already contains a measure of housing adequacy, but adequacy is a narrower concept than quality. Quality housing for sustainable communities contents introduction background. Collection of the name and address of both family and the owner is mandatory. Ihfa will inspect all units to ensure that they meet hud housing quality standards hqs. The information is used to determine if a unit meets the housing quality standards of the section 8 rental assistance program. Revision 11911 housing quality standards1 introduction this document presents the standards that the cuyahoga land bank has set for housing that is rehabilitated by purchasers of land bank properties through its various property disposition programs. Housing quality standards help hud and local public housing authorities phas accomplish that goal by defining standard housing and establishing the minimum quality criteria necessary for the health and safety of program participants.
To accomplish this, program regulations set forth basic housing quality standards hqs which all units must meet before assistance can be paid on behalf of a. Housing quality standards hqs the housing quality standards hqs set acceptable conditions for interior living space, building exterior, heating and plumbing systems, and general health and safety. Housing quality standards hqs inspections before the pha can make payments to you on behalf of a tenant family, the unit must meet huds minimum housing quality standards hqs. This checklist is a tool for ownerslandlords to prepare their unit for the hqs inspection. These standards are applied by the housing inspector during the inspection. This inspection form hud52580a and checklist hud52580 can be used to ensure that a property meets huds housing quality standards hqs. Housing quality standards hqs overview the housing quality standards inspection system was created by the u. Housing quality standards hqs are the minimum criteria all units must meet before nycha can pay subsidy on behalf of your family. Job statement the purpose of the housing quality standards inspector is to support the mission of hacsl by providing consistent housing quality standard inspection services so that our. Everyone should therefore have access to goodquality housing and a pleasant home environment that makes them happy and. Living room for each item numbered, check one box only.
Housing quality standards guidelines the following is intended as a guide only. Esg emergency shelter and permanent housing standards. Department of housing and urban development housing. The department of housing and urban development hud, as authorized by law, developed housing quality standards. In place of a physical inspection, columbus metropolitan housing authority cmha is. Chapter 8 housing quality standards hqs housing authority of. Housing quality standards ownercertification of repairs. The inspector will be responsible for ensuring that all rental stock inspected meets the strict standards defined by dhcd and hud. Home pjs may use hqs as their property standard for tbra activities. The housing choice voucher program guidebook, chapter 10, 50 pages can be vieweddownloaded from huds web page accessible through firstgov. All hcv housing units must meet these housing quality standards in order to participate in the hcv program. Emergency shelters and permanent housing introduction the emergency solutions grants esg program interim rule, at 24 cfr 576. Department of housing and urban development housing quality standards september 2008 presented by bernard j.
After the dwelling unit is approved for program participation the lrha must annually determine the units acceptability during tenants occupancy. Housing quality standards hqs inspection information form. The housing quality standards hqs inspector reports to the housing department director, and physically inspects privately owned rental properties participating in the housing choice voucher program and chas public housing units to ensure they meet the health and safety housing quality standards established by hud. All windows below 6ft require a lock, including basement windows. This handy checklist will assist you in preparing units to pass inspection. Housing quality is a rather more complex concept with broader social and economic meaning. Housing quality standards hqs are minimum standards for tenantbased programs and are required both at initial occupancy and during the term of the lease. Housing, neighbourhood quality and quality of life 235 developed a set of criteria derived from the literature on housing quality indicators. Hqs standards are required both at initial occupancy and during the term of the lease. These standards have been implemented by hud nationwide to ensure that all assisted units meet minimum health and safety standards. The assessment of the quality of housing in each of the estates was conducted through expert rating by four independent assessors, using penalty scoring, and operating within similar timeframes.
Certified specialist of inspection housing quality. Because of those characteristics, hud regulations permit housing authorities, such as the housing authority of joliet, to develop a stringent. Housing quality standards hqs frequently asked questions. Quality housing for sustainable communities quality. Under the 2011 standard, narr affiliates certified over 2,500 recovery residences across the united states, which represented approximately 25,000 recovery beds.
July 11, 2012 effective 1012012 hud requires the pha to define life threatening conditions and to. Housing rents, housing quality, and living standards in. For all inspections, tenants must provide nycha access to their units and a house. This is only a reference guide for use by a landlord participating on the housing choice voucher program. It is provided to give you an idea of some of the items an inspector will check for during an inspection.
Housing quality standards 42014 housing choice voucher program housing quality standards general 1. It accounts for both quantitative and qualitative parameters of residential units, their immediate surroundings, and the needs of the occupants. The housing quality standards inspection system was created by the u. By achieving nahros certified specialist of inspection housing quality standards csihqs designation, an individual has demonstrated that heshe has the knowledge, skills and ability necessary for inspecting housing choice voucher units. All units must meet hud housing quality standards, as in 24 cfr 982. Each unit must have its own separate entrance with a lockable key door. Housing quality standards hqs inspection checklist this checklist is provided as a courtesy and is not allinclusive. No unit will initially be placed on the hcv program unless the hqs. Mark each statement as a for approved or d for deficient. Hqs have been developed for program use nationwide and help to insure that your home will be safe, decent and sanitary. Vermont state housing authority section 8 administrative plan amended july 11, 2018 page 85 deleted. Poor housing can lead to many health problems, and is associated with infectious diseases such as tuberculosis, stress and depression.
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