REAC Inspections

Any multifamily housing property with a HUD insured loan and/or subsidy is subject to periodic REAC Inspections. HUD requires these physical inspections to ensure families have housing that is decent, safe, sanitary and in good repair. The breadth of these inspections, the complexities of the scoring criteria and some inconsistencies with inspectors can make it difficult for managers and owners to stay in compliance.

Inspection Score reports can only be accessed in PASS on the HUD Secure System (also known as WASS - Web Access Secure System). Many owners and managers become frustrated with set-up and access to reports, as a multi-step Registration, ID Password and activation key code is required. Contact Murphy Consulting for help.

REAC Scores are reported when submitting for previous participation approval (via a HUD 2530). A low REAC Inspection score can result in a Flag, which may prevent an owner or management agent from being approved to participate in future HUD properties. Murphy Consulting provides training, resources and guidance on REAC inspections and appeals to help you prepare, mitigate and succeed.

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CD-ROM Resources

Preparing for REAC Inspections ©

  • What to Know Guide
  • Comprehensive Pre-Inspection Checklist
  • REAC Compilation Bulletin
  • Final Dictionary of Deficiency Definitions
  • Bonus: HUD’s Top 20 Deficiencies List

  • Appealing a REAC Score ©
  • Guidelines for Requesting a Technical Review or Database Adjustment
  • REAC Appeal Form
  • Physical Inspection Scoring Formulas
  • UPCS Final Rule
  • UPCS Inspector Protocols
  • Bonus: HUD Inspector Rules

  • Inside HUD Inspectors Training ©
  • Inspector Qualifications & 14 Step process for Certification
  • Physical Inspection Training PowerPoint Presentation (70+ slides)
  • Inspector Training Photos used in the UPCS Certification Class
  • Bonus: HUD Inspector Business Rules
  • Prepare.    Mitigate.    Succeed.