Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Inspection List
Description
Before any unit is accepted for participation in the City of Covington Section 8 program, it must first pass an initial Housing Quality Standards (HQS) inspection.
The Section 8 inspector will examine the exterior of the building, the plumbing and heating systems, the exits and hallways, and each room in the apartment to make sure the unit is safe, clean, and in good condition. The unit must be vacant at the time of the first inspection, and all utilities must be turned on. The inspector must have access to the unit itself, the basement, and all common areas.
The inspector uses a checklist form provided by HUD, the federal agency in charge of the Section 8 program. For each item on the list, the inspector marks if the unit passes or fails (or not sure). If repairs are needed, the inspector marks this on the form.
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