Section 8 provides safe, standard housing. All dwelling
units must pass inspection by Housing Authority staff before entering the
program.
Section 8 provides safe, standard housing. All dwelling
units must pass inspection by Housing Authority staff before entering the
program.
Section 8 inspections aren't tough. But they help insure that each unit is safe and provides real value to the tenant.
Examples of inspected items are:
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· Electrical service and equipment |
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· Plumbing |
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· Windows, doors and locks |
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· Floors, walls, ceilings and roofs |
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· Furnaces, water heaters and smoke detectors |
Section 8 units are re-inspected no less than annually and are required to meet inspection standards throughout their participation in the program. If inspection problems are found, a landlord is given an appropriate time to correct them. Thirty days are allowed for most items, but more or less time is given depending on conditions. If items remain uncorrected after the time allowed, the unit can be terminated.
Section 8 inspections help landlords keep their units in good shape. They do not take the place of any municipal building code and/or occupancy permit requirements.
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