Haw. Code R. § 17-2040-42 - Dwelling unit inspection

(a) Prior to approving a lease, the authority shall inspect the dwelling unit within a reasonable time after receipt of the owner's or landlord's inspection request.

(b) Subject to HUD waiver eligibility, the authority may accept the owner's or landlord's certification regarding the condition of the dwelling unit in lieu of an initial inspection for an approved applicant who has been issued a voucher, provided the landlord's self-certification is signed and submitted no later than December 31, 2021, and the unit is inspected not later than June 30, 2022.

(b) Emergency housing voucher funding may be used to expedite the inspection process.

(c) Dwelling units approved for lease in the program shall meet minimum housing quality standards.

(d) Inspections will occur every other year, except in circumstances where the authority may determine a need for an annual inspection. These circumstances shall include, but not be limited to the following:

(1) If a unit does not pass an initial or annual inspection the first time;

(2) The unit fails a quality control inspection;

(3) The participant or landlord requests a special inspection between the scheduled inspection; or

(4) The authority receives a complaint or is informed of potential housing quality standards violations.

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Haw. Code R. § 17-2040-42

[Eff 7/28/2022] (Auth: HRS § 356D-13) (Imp: American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, Pub. L. No. 117-2, §3202, 135 Stat. 4; 42 U.S.C. § 1437f(o); HUD Notice PIH 2021-15(HA); 24 C.F.R. §§ 982.305, 982.401, 982.405; HRS § 356D-13)