Frequently Asked Questions

HUD property inspections ensure that housing units meet federal safety and quality standards to provide safe, clean, and decent living conditions for residents. Inspections identify maintenance issues, ensure compliance with HUD regulations, and protect the health and well-being of tenants.

 NSPIRE, or the National Standards for the Physical Inspection of Real Estate, is HUD's new inspection model focused on improving the health and safety of residents. It emphasizes resident-focused outcomes, streamlines inspection standards, and requires property owners to conduct annual self-inspections to ensure ongoing compliance with federal guidelines. 

 The Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act (HOTMA) is a law designed to streamline and modernize HUD’s housing programs. HOTMA simplifies income and eligibility determinations, reduces administrative burdens, and aims to improve access to affordable housing for low-income families. Housing authorities and property owners are adapting to these changes, which include modifications to the Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) program and public housing reforms.