REAC - New Process for Inspections Scheduled During the Pandemic

On September 29, 2020, HUD REAC Released Inspector Notice 2020-01, providing new information about REAC inspection protocols during the COVID-19 pandemic.  

The Notice indicates that this new guidance becomes effective Monday, October 5, 2020. 

This Inspector Notice provides information about the REAC inspection requirements for both the REAC Inspectors and owner/agents. 

The notice provides the following:

• Information about resources used to determine if the property is located in an area considered “safe” for REAC inspection.
• New process for scheduling inspections
• When scheduled inspections will be canceled or rescheduled
• Steps to take when resident units will be inspected
• REAC Inspector and owner/agent safety procedures and requirements, including a requirement for all participants to wear PPE during the inspection. 

Please note that only one person may accompany the REAC inspector during individual unit inspection. Owner/agents should adjust their own process to make sure the person accompanying the inspector is prepared to answer questions and to address any resident concerns. 

Owner/agents may also want to change the Notice of Unit Inspection provided to residents to explain the new process.  We have created a new sample to help you get started. You can find the Notice REACInspection COVID on our COVID-19 Resource page.