The property must meet the Section 8 Housing Quality Standards (HQS). The Borrower will be required to obtain a Home Inspection (from an Inspector of their choosing) to verify these standards have been met. The Home Inspector will be asked to complete the 7-Page HQS Form, and to be eligible, the Inspection form must show that there are no deficiencies. The Report must also show that the property "passes" all Section 8 Standards (Page 7 must be marked "Pass" by the Home Inspector). If any Section 8 violations are noted in the report, or if any repairs or improvements are required, these must be completed prior to closing and the property must be re-inspected and "passed". This inspection is not required for newly-built properties.

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     Home Inspector Qualifications

     • City of Largo/Sold on Largo Program  -  ASHI Inspector recommended, but not mandatory.
      • Unincorporated Pinellas County  -  ASHI Inspector recommended, but not mandatory.
      • City of Clearwater  -  All persons performing Home Inspections must be licensed or certified
              by one of the following:
                          • American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI Member Status)
                          • State of Florida (Building or Code Inspector)
                          • Southern Building Code Congress International Inc. (Building or Housing
                               Rehabilitation Inspector)

For assistance in finding an ASHI-Certified Home Inspector, contact the SunCoast Chapter of the American Society of Home Inspectors Referral Line at (800) 969-2744 or visit their website at http://www.ashisuncoast.com