NSpire (National Standards for the Physical Inspection of Real Estate) Final Standards Published

NSpire Final Standards were published on July 7, 2023, with the intent of strengthening HUD’s physical condition standards and inspection model that is well over twenty (20) years old. This set of standards will take the place of UPCS (Uniform Physical Condition Standards) and HQS (Housing Quality Standards). The NSpire scoring methodology converts observed physical issues into a numerical score of 0-100.

Some of the changes include a focus on health and safety issues rather than the look or function of a property and common areas will get less emphasis over residential units. One of the most significant changes is that of the 14-day notice of inspection over the current 120-day notice.

Nspire was scheduled to begin and went into effect on October 1, 2023, for HUD Multifamily portfolio with the REAC (Real Estate Assessment Center) continuing as the inspection office with the aim to standardize inspections further improving the experience for owners and residents. Visit https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/public_indian_housing/reac/nspire for more information.