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Affordable Housing Leasing Office Checklist: What to Organize Before an Inspection or Recertification

An operations checklist that respects the differences among HCV, LIHTC and other affordable-housing programs.

Updated September 22, 20269 min read
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Identify the program first

HCV, project-based assistance, LIHTC and other programs are not interchangeable. Start with the actual program and governing guidance.

Operational guidance is not a substitute for the law, lease, housing-program rules or company policy that applies to a specific property. Verify consequential decisions before acting.

Organize current records

Maintain required tenancy documents, household/certification records, rent and utility records, inspection information and program communications for the applicable retention period.

Track open items separately

Pending verification, signatures, failed inspections, correction periods and household changes should remain visible as active work.

Protect sensitive information

Income, identity and eligibility records can be highly sensitive. Limit access according to legitimate business need and applicable requirements.

Continue your check

Use the state directory for current jurisdiction-specific rules, calculate the proposed increase, then prepare the appropriate rental document only after the legal-rule checks are complete.