HQS Inspection (HUD)
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- Category
- Housing
- Format
- PDF - 12 pages
- Sections
- 10 inspectable areas
- Suited to
- Public housing authorities and Section 8 inspectors
- Region
- US - HUD
- Last updated
- May 2025
What this report is for.
HQS is for the inspectors and Public Housing Authorities (PHAs) who deliver the federal Housing Choice Voucher Programme. It suits in-house PHA inspection staff carrying out initial, annual and special inspections under HUD guidance, contracted third-party HQS inspectors working on behalf of housing authorities, and Section 8 specialist firms who manage volume inspections across multiple counties. The form structure mirrors HUD form 52580, so it slots into existing PHA workflows for landlord briefings, fail-and-reinspect cycles and HAP contract approvals. It is equally suitable for housing rehabilitation programme staff and for non-profit affordable housing operators who need parallel HQS-style records.
Everything the report contains.
Each item is a structured field on the inspection, not a free-text note — so findings flow straight into reports, dashboards and actions.
Cover & metadata
Property name, photo, inspector, client, reference number, date and version.
Executive summary
Headline findings, immediate & near-term actions, capital reserve estimate.
Inspectable areas
Site, envelope, mechanical, electrical, life safety, plumbing, vertical transport, interiors, ADA.
Photo evidence
Captioned, geotagged photos linked to the specific element and finding.
Condition ratings
Good / fair / poor on every element, with a defined rubric for each rating.
Action timing
Immediate / 1-yr / 2-yr / lifecycle — for every flagged element.
Signatures
Inspector and client e-signatures, captured in-app and embedded in the report.
Audit trail
Full timestamped history — every edit, photo, signature and version preserved.
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