HUD Delays Remaining NSPIRE-V for Voucher Implementation Until 2027
 
In the coming year, CHA will list additional virtual meeting dates and the in-person meeting dates to discuss and advise on the upcoming NSPIRE-V changes even though they have been delayed until February 1, 2027. 
 
The HUD update makes the following points:
 

1. The compliance date for NSPIRE-V will be February 1, 2027 -- this will occur officially via a publication in the Federal Register

2. HUD will reissue the original NSPIRE-V administrative notice with the new deadline.

3. Carbon monoxide alarm requirements remain in effect

4. Smoke alarm standard to include either hard wired or sealed, 10-year batteries in smoke alarms, and PHAs will still have to comply with this requirement by December 23, 2024

5. The visual assessment standard for potential lead-based paint hazards still applies as NSPIRE did not revise the existing requirements

 
Effective February 1, 2027 the Chattanooga Housing Authority is required to adopt the National Standards for the Physical Inspection of Real Estate (NSPIRE) as our regulatory inspection criteria for the Housing Choice Voucher Program.  This will replace
the current Housing Quality Standards (HQS).
 
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Here are some just some of the changes below: (This is not the full scope of changes; this is only a few to give you an idea of what types of things will need to be addressed.  Attending one of the trainings will give you all of the new requirements and allow you to
ask questions.) 
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• Ungrounded outlets will be a required 30-day repair

• GFCI protection is required at outlets within 6 feet of a water source

• CO detectors must be installed in units with an attached garage

• Smoke detectors must be installed on each level including the basement; there must be a smoke detector in each bedroom and on the outside of each bedroom

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View Documents:
NSPIRE Information Tables
NSPIRE Checklist Document
 
The Chattanooga Housing Authority will hold 3 virtual meetings and 1 in person meeting to discuss the changes and answer any questions you may have regarding this new system.  You only need to attend 1 of the meetings as they will all cover the same
information.  Below are the meeting dates:
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To Be Announced
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The link to the virtual meetings are below.  Do not click on the link until that meeting date and time as it will not be active until a few minutes prior to 2:00 pm on that day. 

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To Be Announced

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There is no need to RSVP for the virtual meetings but please email mbrown@chahousing.org if you plan to attend the in-person meeting so we can ensure adequate seating and refreshments.