HUD Delays NSPIRE for Voucher Implementation Until 2025

ST. PETERSBURG, FL - On June 14, HUD's Public and Indian Housing (PIH) Office of the Assistant Secretary sent an email to Public Housing Agencies (PHAs) stating that the National Standards for the Physical Inspection of Real Estate for Vouchers (NSPIRE-V) implementation compliance deadline has been extended until October 1, 2025.

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Questions about this new compliance date may be sent to NSPIRE@hud.gov.

CLICK HERE to learn more about the deadline extension on the NAHRO website. >

What is NSPIRE?

NSPIRE is a method for conducting and processing inspections of HUD-assisted housing developed by HUD's Real Estate Assessment Center (REAC).

NSPIRE aims to improve confidence in HUD's ability to keep properties in compliance by accurately assessing the condition of a unit, implementing streamlined inspection processes, and prioritizing the health and safety of residents.

CLICK HERE to learn more about NSPIRE on the HUD website. >

ABOUT THE ST. PETERSBURG HOUSING AUTHORITY (SPHA):

An independent quasi-governmental entity and a political subdivision of the State of Florida, operating under Chapter 421 Florida Statutes, SPHA is the local administrative agency for housing assistance programs funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). SPHA offers a variety of programs and services that provide affordable rental housing to low-income families, seniors, veterans, and the disabled in the greater St. Petersburg region. For more information, visit www.stpeteha.org.