HA Item 05 -Update to the Housing Choice Voucher Administrative Plan

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Administrative Plan 7/1/2025 Page 17-37 Alternative Inspections for Periodic Inspections [24 CFR 983.103(g); Notice PIH 2016-05] In the case of mixed finance properties that are subject to alternative inspections, the PHA may rely upon an alternative inspection conducted at least triennially to demonstrate compliance with inspection requirements. SAHA Policy SAHA will not rely on alternative inspection standards. Interim Inspections [24 CFR 983.103(f)] If a participant or government official notifies the PHA of a potential deficiency in a PBV unit or development, the following applies:  If the reported deficiency is life-threatening, the PHA must, within 24 hours of notification, both inspect the housing unit and notify the owner if the life-threatening deficiency is confirmed. The owner must then make the repairs within 24 hours of PHA notification.  If the reported deficiency is non-life-threatening, the PHA must, within 15 days of notification, both inspect the unit and notify the owner if the deficiency is confirmed. The owner must then make the repairs within 30 days of notification from the PHA or within any PHA-approved extension. SAHA Policy During an interim inspection, SAHA generally will inspect only those deficiencies that were reported. However, the inspector will record any additional deficiencies that are observed and will require the responsible party to make the necessary repairs. If the periodic inspection has been scheduled or is due within 90 days of the date the special inspection is scheduled SAHA may elect to conduct a full inspection. Follow Up Inspections [24 CFR 983103(f)(2)] The PHA must conduct follow-up inspections needed to determine if the owner (or, if applicable, the family) has corrected a housing quality standards violation and must conduct inspections to determine the basis for exercise of contractual and other remedies for owner or family violations of housing quality standards. Supervisory Quality Control Inspections [24 CFR 983.103(f)(3)] In conducting PHA supervisory quality control inspections, the PHA should include a representative sample of both tenant-based and project-based units. Inspecting PHA-Owned Units [24 CFR 983.103(g)] In the case of PHA-owned units, the inspections must be performed by an independent entity designated by the PHA and approved by HUD. The independent entity must furnish a copy of each inspection report to the PHA. The PHA must take all necessary actions in response to inspection reports from the independent entity, including exercise of contractual remedies for violation of the HAP contract by the PHA-owner. EXHIBIT 1