HACM (Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee) provided a handout on inspections during their Section 8 Providers meeting on 6/29/23.
General Info
- Inspection times are 9:00am-12:00pm or 1:00pm-4:30pm
- Inspectors may be able to call before coming if you request it
- Rehab work and material should be unobtrusive during inspection
- Unit must be vacant or occupied by the voucher tenant
- An inspection cannot take place if the unit is occupied by a non-voucher tenant
- Adult (18+) representative of landlord or tenant must be present during the inspection
- Approved voucher units require an inspection every other year, or upon a new voucher tenant
- Inspectors will review all common areas that tenants can access including basements, attics, and garages (the unit may fail if the inspector cannot get in)
Common Items that Cause an Inspection to Fail
- 10 year battery sealed smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors are not found within 6 feet of each bedroom and living area
- Doors and/or windows are not secure
- Windows on the first floor are missing locks
- At least one window per room is missing a screen
- Plumbing leaks (including a dripping faucet)
- Low water pressure
- Peeling or chipping paint
- Handrails that aren't secure
- Guardrails that aren't secure on outside staircases and porches
- Non-working light fixtures
- Uncapped, unused gas lines
- Dirty carpet
- General cleanliness isn't up to par
- Bathrooms that don't have a fan or window ventilation
- Outlets that aren't grounded or have proper polarity
- Operating stove and refrigerator missing from the unit
What Qualifies as a Bedroom?
- Closet or movable wardrobe, or one in close proximity to the room's door, such as in an adjacent hallway
- Minimum 70 sqft
- Minimum 7 feet ceiling height
- Heat source
- Privacy door
- Operable window (with screen)
- Cannot be a walk-through
- Must have an overhead light OR a minimum of two separate electrical outlets
How to Schedule an Inspection?
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