NSPIRE Update

PHAs were originally required to comply with the new National Standards for the Physical Insepection of Real Estate (NSPIRE) for the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV), Project-Based Voucher (PBV), and Moderate Rehabilitation programs by October 1, 2023.  In PIH Notice 2023-28 (published September 29, 2023), PHAs can continue to use Housing Quality Standards (HQS) as the inspection standard for these programs until October 1, 2024.  PHAs must email HUD (NSPIREV_AlternateInspection@hud.gov) and copy their field office representative if the PHA decides to continue using HQS for inspections or if they plan to use NSPIRE for inspections before the October 1, 2024 deadline.