HUD Assist Newsletters

In this July Newsletter, I am still hopeful that HUD will announce SOON that they have posted the Standards in the Federal Register for public review and commentary.  Unfortunately, we’re still waiting. They did, however, release an updated Final Rule – Administrative Notice which can be found here: https://www.hud.gov/sites/default/files/PIH/documents/PIH-2026-18.pdf Top 10 Takeaways from the Updated Final Rule: The NSPIRE-V compliance date of February 1, 2027, remains unchanged, although they urge...

JUNE 2026:  Click here to check out free, downloadable REAC Resources including the new NSPIRE Self-Inspection Checklist! New Training Dates TBD due to NSPIRE Standard Updates this Summer!   In this June Newsletter, I was hoping to announce HUD has posted the Standards in the Federal Register for public review and commentary.  Unfortunately, we’re still waiting. Multiple Defects CAN be cited on 1 inspectable item.  For properties that receive a...

May 2026: Click here to check out free, downloadable REAC Resources including the new NSPIRE Self-Inspection Checklist! New Training Dates TBD due to NSPIRE Standard Updates this Summer! In this May Newsletter, I am going to go over some over-looked markings on outlet receptacles and how they can impact your NSPIRE inspection. Outdoor Weather-Resistant (WR) Receptacles: Under NSPIRE, ALL receptacles located Outside must be GFCI-protected (regardless of when the property...

April 2026: The Triple I Rule: Inaccessible Inspectable Items Click here to check out free, downloadable REAC Resources including the new NSPIRE Self-Inspection Checklist! New Training Dates TBD due to NSPIRE Standard Updates this Summer!   In this April Newsletter, I need to explain what I like to call “The Triple I Rule”: Inaccessible Inspectable Items. Under the UPCS protocol, if inspectors could not physically test an inspectable item –...

March 2026: “Loose” Outlet Receptacles? Click here to check out free, downloadable REAC Resources In this March Newsletter, I am going to show you when a “loose” outlet receptacle is or isn’t a deficiency as well as specifically which deficiency as defined by the NSPIRE Standards. There has been a marked increase in citations of “loose” outlet receptacles which, by that description, is difficult to appeal. There is a huge...

In honor of a short month, this will be a short Newsletter! HUD created a checklist for the Voucher program, but it neglected to include the parameters that must be met in order for a deficiency to be cited! Short of working with NSPIRE Standards daily, it is very difficult to remember the minimum measurements, percentages, and additional conditions that must exist to qualify as a deficiency under NSPIRE. NSPIRE...