NSPIRE Compliance Date for Vouchers Extended to Oct. 2025
HUD published the notice titled, "Extension of NSPIRE Compliance Date for HCV, PBV and Section 8 Moderate Rehab and CPD Programs" (FR-6086-N-09) in the Federal Register July 5. The notice further extends the compliance date for HUD’s National Standards for the Physical Inspection of Real Estate (NSPIRE) final rule for Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) and Project Based Voucher (PBV) programs, and for the HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) and Housing Trust Fund (HTF), Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS (HOPWA), Emergency Solution Grants (ESG) and Continuum of Care (COC) programs (“CPD programs”), until October 1, 2025.
This second extension of the compliance date will allow Public Housing Authorities (PHAs), jurisdictions, participants, and grantees additional time to implement HUD’s NSPIRE standards. HUD encourages any PHA, participating jurisdiction, or grantee that is ready to implement NSPIRE to do so at their earliest convenience. For PHAs that require it, the extension will give them additional time to train staff and communicate with landlords. It will also give HUD more time to provide additional technical resources for PHAs and agencies to transition to the NSPIRE standards.
Carbon Monoxide and Smoke Alarm Requirements
PHAs are reminded that the statutory requirements for installing carbon monoxide devices and smoke alarms will still apply, as they implement statutory mandates under the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 and 2023, respectively. The NSPIRE Standard for smoke alarms will be updated for the new smoke alarm requirements before the statutory compliance date of December 29, 2024.
After December 29, 2024, smoke detectors must be either hard-wired or sealed, as required under the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023. A previous message incorrectly cited December 23, 2024.
The correct date of December 29, 2024, is in the published Federal Register notice.
 Office Hours Added to July 16 NSPIRE for Vouchers Session; Slots Still Available for In-Person Attendees
Optional Office Hours with subject matter experts have been added to take place following the July 16 NSPIRE for Vouchers Get Ready session in Washington, D.C. Office Hours won't be available via webcast. Register now for limited in-person slots.
When
Tuesday, July 16, 2024
8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. ET: Doors open for attendees to clear security
8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. ET: Event run-time
12 - 1 p.m. ET: Lunch on your own
1 - 2 p.m. ET: In-Person Office Hours
Where
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development HQ
451 7th St. SW
Brooke-Mondale Auditorium
Washington, D.C. 20410
Online
In-person space is limited. The session will be webcast from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. ET for those who can’t attend in-person. It will also be recorded and posted online afterwards.
Registration is not needed to join the webcast. On the day of the event, at the start time, click here to view the webcast via Teams live.
What Is the NSPIRE for Vouchers Get Ready Series?
The NSPIRE team will host in-person sessions to discuss the new physical inspection model that went into effect for the public housing portfolio last July. It is designed to prioritize residents' health and safety. REAC will highlight key enhancements and policy changes for public housing authorities, inspectors, and the industry.
How Can I Prepare for the Session?
Navigate through the following resources to get an understanding of what NSPIRE is and to prepare some questions:
View the NSPIRE for Vouchers Videos
We look forward to seeing you in Washington, D.C.!
Questions?
Email NSPIRE@hud.gov.
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