Preparing Affordable Housing for Physical Inspections

Agency inspections of affordable housing properties are essential for all affordable housing programs. Failing to meet inspection standards can result in significant financial and administrative penalties for property owners. This three-hour training highlights how owners and managers can prepare for these inspections, focusing on HUD NSPIRE inspections and State Housing Finance Agency inspections for the LIHTC program. Key topics include (1) a detailed overview of the most serious violations, including health and safety concerns; (2) how vacant units are managed during inspections; (3) when violations are reported to the IRS; (4) the 20 most common deficiencies; (5) how to prepare a property for inspection; (6) strategies for conducting successful inspections; and (7) a review of the most important NSPIRE standards related to the three inspectable areas [Units/Interior/Exterior]. By the end of the session, participants will have a plan to prepare their properties for agency-mandated physical inspections, regardless of the program they participate in.

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