NSPIRE: Navigating the New Era of Property Inspections
Date: April 17, 2025
Speaker: Rhanda McKown
Description
The transition from Housing Quality Standards (HQS) and Uniform Physical Condition Standards (UPCS) to the National Standards for the Physical Inspection of Real Estate (NSPIRE) marks a significant shift in property inspection protocols. With these changes come new challenges—and opportunities—to ensure compliance and excel in future inspections. Our program is designed to simplify the complexities of NSPIRE, providing you with a clear understanding of the Final Rule (FR) and its impact on inspection processes. Discover the new scoring standards, updated areas of focus, and what inspectors will prioritize during on-site evaluations. But that’s not all—we’ll also dive into non-scored deficiencies and the critical process of identifying Health & Safety (H&S) items, ensuring you’re fully prepared to meet and exceed the new requirements. Stay ahead of the curve and turn these changes into your competitive advantage. Join us to gain the knowledge and tools you need to confidently navigate NSPIRE and achieve success in your next inspection
Why you should Attend
Don’t let the transition to NSPIRE catch you off guard. Equip your staff and yourself with the knowledge and skills to succeed. The shift to NSPIRE introduces new rules and scoring standards. Missing key details could lead to failed inspections or costly penalties. This training ensures you understand the changes and stay fully compliant. The FR brings significant updates to inspection protocols. Attendees will gain a clear, actionable understanding of the new standards, ensuring no surprises during inspections. Learn how Health & Safety (H&S) items are identified and prioritized, as well as how non-scored deficiencies are handled. This knowledge is critical for maintaining property standards and tenant safety.
Areas covered in the Session
- Understanding new items under NSPIRE standards
- Changes between UPCS (old) to NSPIRE (new) protocols
- Determine inspectable vs. non-inspectable items under NSPIRE
- Identifying what the NSPIRE Administrative Notice includes
- Understanding the NSPIRE Scoring Notice
- Identifying Health and Safety (H&S) items under NSPIRE
- Identifying non-scored items under NSPIRE
- Understand how inspectors select unit for the inspection sample
Who should Attend
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- Property Manager
- Owner
- Maintenance Staff
- Operations and Facilities
- Anyone who needs to implement or oversee NSPIRE inspection standards
- Realtors
SPEAKER
Rhanda McKown is a seasoned affordable housing professional with over 20 years of experience in the industry. Currently, she serves as Director of Affordable Housing for a non-profit organization covering four states. She spent 15 years working for a Performance Based Contract Administrator (PBCA), where she conducted Management and Occupancy Reviews across Florida and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Rhanda has developed specialized expertise in processing Auto-OCAF rent adjustments, Special Claims, Budget-Based Rent Adjustments, and Contract Renewals. Her background in HUD funded multifamily affordable housing subsidy programs is extensive, with a specialization in properties that follow HUD Handbook 4350.3 for occupancy guidelines. In addition to her technical expertise, Rhanda has a strong track record in building and coordinating educational programs focused on affordable housing. She has also served as the Director of the Affordable Housing Study Commission for Florida, where she played a key role in understanding and reporting on affordable housing policy and statistics in the state.
