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Housing Quality Standards

All assisted housing under the Bridging Rental Assistance Program (BRAP), Shelter Plus Care (SPC), as well as any Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher must meet basic quality standards as established by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development. These standards are known as Housing Quality Standards (HQS). Trained experts in their field have national certifications which permit them to sign off on HQS Inspection forms.

For details about the Housing Quality Standards in your particular area please contact your Local Administrative Agent listed on the BRAP or SPC Basic Eligibility and Program Information section of this web site.

An HQS inspection must be conducted before you move into a subsidized apartment.

• The attached document, A Good Place to Live, will serve as a guide for you in finding housing which may pass an HQS Inspection. Adobe PDF (*free viewer)
• Trained Housing Quality Standard Inspectors will utilize the following form to document the condition of a unit that is being considered for subsidy assistance—before move-in. Adobe PDF (*free viewer)
• After one year of rental assistance, a trained HQS Inspector will utilize the following form to document the ongoing condition of a subsidized unit. Adobe PDF (*free viewer)

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