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OverviewHousing 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. HQS define
"standard housing" and establish the minimum criteria for the health and safety
of program participants. Current HQS regulations consist of 13 key aspects of
housing quality, performance requirements, and acceptability criteria to meet
each performance requirement. HQS includes requirements for all housing types,
including single and multi-family dwelling units, as well as specific requirements
for special housing types such as manufactured homes, congregate housing, single
room occupancy, shared housing, and group residences.
Related
Notices and GuidanceHousing Quality Standards
(HQS) Draft Notice - Request for Comment
The Department is seeking
comment from all interested persons on this draft Notice which provides Guidelines
for Housing Quality Standard inspections including a list of published guidance
which inspectors may rely upon in making determinations in their inspections,
as well as, additional clarifying guidance regarding the inspection and standards
for certain electrical receptacles. The Department is particularly interested
in receiving comments on the potential impact the inspection guidelines regarding
ungrounded three prong outlets will have on owners and the availability of housing
to participants in the HCV program.
Commenters are requested to explain
in detail the basis for all comments provided. All comments must be submitted
electronically to the following mailbox HCVHQSComments@hud.gov
by Wednesday, September 30th.
Disclaimer:
This document posted in draft is intended for discussion purposes only. The draft
Notice has not yet been approved by officials of the Department of Housing and
Urban Development. The guidance outlined in this draft Notice is ineffective and
shall not be relied upon in performing HQS inspections. Parties that rely on this
draft document assume the risk of any and all liability for any damages resulting
from such actions. This document does not grant any right to any agency to conduct
HQS inspections in accordance with the guidelines herein.
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