Inspections Information
Inspections Division Overview
Inspections Division of the Leased Housing Department of the Raleigh Housing Authority (RHA) currently consists of an Inspections Manager, one (1) Lead Housing Inspector, three (3) Housing Inspectors, an Administrative Assistant and a Front Desk Administrative Assistant. This Division provides Housing Choice Voucher (HCV)/Section 8 owners, their representatives, program participants/tenants, and the RHA staff with guidance in enforcing Housing Quality Standards (HQS) and accountability. The following inspection types are performed by this Division:
Initial / New Inspections
An inspection conducted to determine that a unit meets all Housing Quality Standards (HQS) as required by HUD and Raleigh Housing Authority and assure that rent is reasonable. This inspection is conducted after the unit has been selected and approved for participation in the HCV program and the unit must pass inspection prior to the execution of the Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) Contract.
Quality Control Inspection
An inspection normally conducted by the Manager or a Lead Inspector to determine that the most recently performed HQS inspection adhered to all Housing Quality Standards. HUD requires this inspection be performed on a percentage of the Agency’s portfolio encompassing a cross-section of ZIP codes where units have recently passed inspection.
Annual / Renewal Inspection
An inspection required by HUD to be conducted prior to 12 months from date of last inspection, consistent with annual anniversary of HAP contract on all units currently subsidized under HCV program.
Complaint / Special Inspection
An inspection conducted where one or both parties are accused of failure to carry out his/her responsibilities. Requested in writing by the tenant, owner, their representative, HCV participant, agency, or third party.
