DCHA is required to inspect each unit receiving assistance under the Housing Choice Voucher Program (HCVP) to ensure that it is "decent, safe, and sanitary" according to Housing Quality Standards.
DCHA may adopted additional local requirements of acceptability, defined in § 5324 and the local District of Columbia Housing Code.
A unit must meet Housing Quality Standards to be eligible for a Housing Assistance Payment, both at initial lease- up and so long as the participant Family resides in the unit.
DCHA shall perform four types of inspections:
D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 14, r. 14-5321