Section 145.190  Housing Inspections

Before the tenant signs a lease, and annually thereafter, it shall be the responsibility of the SA to conduct housing inspections of the unit or the responsibility of the PSH Provider to ensure that housing inspections are completed to determine compliance with HUD's HQS.  In addition to any violations of compliance with a local code enforcement bureau, the HQS consists of the following performance requirements:

a)         Sanitary bathroom facilities;

b)         Food preparation and refuse disposal;

c)         Space and security;

d)         Thermal environment;

e)         Illumination and electricity;

f)         Structure and materials;

g)         Interior air quality;

h)         Water supply;

i)          Lead-based paint;

j)          Private access;

k)         Site and neighborhood;

l)          Sanitary conditions (the unit must be free of vermin); and

m)        Smoke detectors.

(Source:  Amended at 45 Ill. Reg. 11027, effective August 30, 2021)