NAHMA HUD Update: NSPIRE Appeals Guide PublishedAugust 19, 2024 Dear NAHMA Members - Please find the HUD-MFH update below on their technical review guidance on submitting appeals in the NSPIRE IT System. This guidance is also attached. Technical Review Guidance and Step-by-Step Instructions on How to Submit Appeals Now AvailableHUD has received feedback that Public Housing Authorities (PHAs) and Property Owners/Agents (POAs) have been experiencing issues when submitting appeals in the NSPIRE IT system. To address this, HUD has made Technical Review Guidance available that provides a summary of the basis for technical review along with instructions for how to submit an appeal. As a reminder, if a Property Owner/Agent believes that a property's inspection results and score should be reviewed due to verifiable reasons, they may request a technical review. They should submit the request electronically through the NSPIRE system within 45 calendar days following the day HUD provides the inspection report. A request for a technical review must be accompanied by evidence supporting the claim. HUD recommends seeking a technical review only if the correction will result in a significant improvement in the overall score of the property, such as an increase to 60 or above or a change in the inspection frequency. Please email HUD at [email protected], or call the Technical Assistance Center (TAC) at 1-888-245-4860, with any questions. |