Inspection and Recertification
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Requirements for Keeping Your Voucher and Residence
HASCO vouchers guarantee that your landlord will be paid with money that comes from HUD (the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development).
Once every year, HASCO is required by HUD to make sure that each household qualifies for continued support. There are two steps involved.
Financial recertification
Housing quality inspection (every 1-2 years)
Every household must participate to keep their vouchers.
Annual Financial Recertification
HASCO mails an Annual Packet to each household three to four months before the move-in anniversary date. The voucher holder is required to provide up-to-date information on who lives in the home, all income, financial resources and expenses. Copies of some source documents, like pay stubs, are required.
HASCO must receive the completed information and supporting documents on or before the due date, which is provided in the Annual Packet. It is extremely important that the application contains accurate information.
The annual financial recertification review by HASCO includes the following.
When there is a change in rent, the voucher holder and the landlord receive notices at least 30 calendar days before the new rent amount is due. If there is a change in rent it usually starts on the voucher holder’s move-in anniversary date.
In all cases, HASCO informs the voucher holder’s landlord about the upcoming annual recertification and inspection events.
Inspection of Your Home
Your home is inspected at least once every two years by HASCO staff to make sure it meets HUD’s Housing Quality Standards (HQS). You and your landlord receive notice of the planned inspection.
The inspection focuses on health and safety for your household and others in your building.
If your home passes inspection, you will remain on a schedule for re-inspection every other year.
If your home fails the inspection, 30 days are given to make corrections. Corrections may be the responsibility of your landlord, your household or both.
If corrections are needed, a letter is sent immediately to the voucher holder and to the landlord. It states who is responsible for making each required correction. The letter also states the exact timeframe within which the repairs must be made.
If you fail an inspection on an every-other-year schedule, your housing may be inspected annually (every year).
Plan Ahead
Review the Annual Packet so you know what you will be asked to provide.
If this is the first year you receive vouchers, note that your Annual Packet is due more than two months before your actual move-in anniversary.
Renter Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Go to the Voucher Holder FAQs section to get information about topics that affect your vouchers and living arrangements.
