SECTION 8 HOUSING COMPLIANCE & INSPECTION CHECKLIST 2026 Created by ChecklistGuro (https://checklistguro.com) --- TENANT ELIGIBILITY & DOCUMENTATION VERIFICATION --- [ ] Application Submission Date [ ] Tenant Full Name [ ] Program Type (Section 8 (Housing Choice Voucher), Project-Based Voucher, Other HUD Program) [ ] Total Household Income [ ] Required Documents Received (Proof of Income (Paystubs/Benefits), Social Security Cards, Birth Certificates, Lease Agreement Copy) [ ] Upload Income Verification Documents [ ] Eligibility Notes & Discrepancies [ ] Property Manager Verification Signature --- HQS (HOUSING QUALITY STANDARDS) INTERIOR INSPECTION --- [ ] Window & Window Screen Condition (Pass, Fail) [ ] Observed Defects/Notes [ ] Required Repairs Identified (Broken Glass, Missing Screen, Broken Lock, Damaged Frame) [ ] Photo Evidence of Deficiencies [ ] Inspector Affirmation --- ELECTRICAL & LIGHTING SAFETY AUDIT --- [ ] Main Electrical Panel Condition (Safe/No Issues, Needs Repair, Immediate Hazard) [ ] Inspected Components (Circuit Breakers, Wall Outlets/Receptacles, Light Switches, GFCI Outlets, Ceiling Fixtures) [ ] Detailed Deficiencies Found [ ] Photos of Electrical Panel/Outlets [ ] Inspector Affirmation --- PLUMBING & SANITATION COMPLIANCE --- [ ] Water Temperature Status (Hot water available and at correct temperature, Inadequate hot water temperature, No hot water detected) [ ] Fixture Condition Check (Kitchen Sink, Bathroom Sink, Toilet (Flush Function), Bathtub/Shower, External Spigots/Outdoor Faucets) [ ] Identified Leaks or Drips [ ] Plumbing Repair Notes [ ] Photo Documentation of Plumbing Fixtures [ ] Inspector Verification --- HEATING, VENTILATION, AND AIR QUALITY --- [ ] Heating System Status (Fully Functional, Requires Repair, Non-Functional) [ ] Current Thermostat Temperature Reading [ ] Ventilation Checkpoints Verified (Air Vents Unobstructed, Exhaust Fans Operational, No Visible Mold/Mildew in Vents, Air Filters Replaced/Clean) [ ] Observations or Deficiencies Noted [ ] Last Heating System Maintenance Date [ ] Photo Evidence of Vent/Unit Condition --- KITCHEN & FOOD PREPARATION SAFETY --- [ ] Stove & Oven Functionality (All burners and heating elements working, Partial functionality - repairs needed, Non-functional - immediate repair required) [ ] Refrigerator & Freezer Temperature Compliance (Temperature within safe range, Temperature too high - safety risk, Appliance not working) [ ] Kitchen Safety Features Present (Working Ventilation Hood, Unobstructed Food Prep Surfaces, Functional Sink & Hot Water, No Leaking Pipes under Sink) [ ] Kitchen Deficiencies & Repair Notes [ ] Kitchen Inspection Photos --- LEAD-BASED PAINT & ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS --- [ ] Presence of visible peeling or chipping paint (No visible peeling/chipping, Minor peeling detected, Significant peeling/chipping detected) [ ] Description of any identified paint hazards [ ] Areas requiring remediation (Window Sills, Door Frames, Baseboards, Wall Surfaces, Ceilings) [ ] Photos of identified paint hazards [ ] Date of Lead Inspection/Testing [ ] Inspector Confirmation of Safety Compliance --- SMOKE & CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTOR TESTING --- [ ] Inspection Date [ ] Smoke Detector Battery Status (Functional/New Battery, Low Battery Warning, Battery Needs Replacement, Unit Non-Functional) [ ] Carbon Monoxide Detector Status (Operational, Expired/Needs Replacement, No Detector Present) [ ] Locations Tested (Bedroom, Hallway, Living Area, Kitchen Proximity) [ ] Deficiencies or Repair Notes [ ] Inspector Signature --- EXTERIOR & PERIMETER SECURITY --- [ ] Entry Door Integrity (Secure/Fully Functional, Requires Repair, Non-Compliant/Unsafe) [ ] Exterior Lighting Check (Front Entrance Lights, Pathway/Walkway Lighting, Security/Motion Sensors, Backyard/Alley Lighting) [ ] Photo Evidence of Perimeter Security [ ] Detailed Notes on Perimeter Defects [ ] Inspector Affirmation --- POST-INSPECTION DOCUMENTATION & REPORTING --- [ ] Inspection Completion Date [ ] Inspection Outcome (Passed - Ready for Occupancy, Failed - Repairs Required, Passed with Contingencies) [ ] Summary of Required Repairs [ ] Upload Inspection Photos [ ] Inspector Signature --- END OF TEMPLATE --- Transform this text into a digital, automated, and trackable mobile app! Visit: https://checklistguro.com/templates/real-estate/section-8-housing-compliance-inspection-checklist-2026 (Click "Install Template" to launch your digital inspection tool immediately)