NSPIRE
NSPIRE inspections in Dayton and Ohio
ATK offers NSPIRE inspections, protocol support, and readiness consulting for PHAs, agencies, and landlords, co-equal with our HQS work.
ATK documents NSPIRE findings by defect severity from the on-site visit. The PHA or program applies its own rules to those results and decides final program action.
- On-site NSPIRE inspections under applicable PHA / program rules
- Findings documented by defect severity
- Documented deficiencies with enough detail to act
- Coordination with your agency’s required forms and reporting path
NSPIRE work follows current HUD NSPIRE standards and local PHA requirements under the protocol you specify.
What NSPIRE is
NSPIRE, the National Standards for the Physical Inspection of Real Estate, is HUD's single inspection standard for HUD-assisted housing (24 CFR part 5, subpart G). HUD began NSPIRE inspections of public housing in July 2023 and multifamily housing in October 2023. For Housing Choice Voucher and Project-Based Voucher units, the voucher version, often called NSPIRE-V, is required by February 1, 2027 (Notice PIH 2026-18).
NSPIRE services for Ohio owners and PHAs
- NSPIRE mock inspection / pre-inspection for public housing and multifamily ahead of a scored inspection.
- NSPIRE readiness checks for HCV / PBV landlords preparing for NSPIRE-V.
- Contract inspection support for PHAs under the protocol you specify.
NSPIRE vs HQS in one line
HQS was pass/fail for vouchers only; NSPIRE covers units, inside and outside areas, uses four severity levels (Life-Threatening, Severe, Moderate, Low), scores public housing and multifamily 0–100, and keeps vouchers pass/fail. Full comparison: HQS vs NSPIRE.
Guides
- Common NSPIRE deficiencies and life-threatening items, including smoke and CO alarm requirements
- NSPIRE scoring explained
- NSPIRE inspection checklist for Ohio properties
Where
Dayton and Montgomery County, plus Greene, Miami, Warren and Butler counties, and larger jobs elsewhere in Ohio. ATK is independent and not affiliated with HUD or any housing authority.
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