Section 8

Housing Quality Standards (HQS)


Description

Inspection Requirements for the Housing Choice Voucher Program


Participants in this course will be provided with detailed requirements for conducting inspections of properties leased under the Housing Choice Voucher Program. Proper procedures for quality control, enforcement monitoring, and communication with landlords and tenants will be discussed. The instructor for this course has technical knowledge, as well as experience in conducting HQS inspections.

Topics discussed:

  • How to Determine Pass, Fail, and Inconclusive for Each Standard
  • Required Follow-up and Enforcement Actions
  • Requirements and Options for Scheduling Inspections and Re-inspections
  • PIC Reporting of HQS Inspections
  • The Impact of HQS on SEMAP
  • Quality Control Procedures and Enforcement Monitoring
  • Need for Communication with Landlords and Program Participants
  • The Future of the Inspection Protocol


This class is great for: HQS Inspectors, HCVP Supervisors, HCVP Occupancy Staff, Quality Control and Compliance Specialists, and Executive Directors


Duration: 6 hours and 58 minutes


SKU: 220419

Content
  • Part 1
  • 1.1
  • 1.2
  • 1.3
  • 1.4
  • 1.5
  • 1.6
  • Part 2
  • 2.1
  • 2.2
  • 2.3
  • End of Course Survey
Completion rules
  • All units must be completed
  • Leads to a certificate with a duration: Forever