Emphasys NSPIRE

NSPIRE Mobile helps PHAs perform HUD inspections for HCV, LIPH, and Multi-Family

The NSPIRE (National Standards for Physical Inspection of Real Estate) Mobile App is a tool used by Public Housing Authorities (PHA) to conduct efficient and accurate housing inspections for Housing Choice Vouchers (HCV), Low-Income Public Housing (LIPH), and Multi-Family developments. NSPIRE follows the HUD (U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development) NSPIRE guidelines by ensuring compliance with a streamlined inspection process.

Key Features

• Comprehensive NSPIRE Standards for Inspectable Areas: Access detailed inspection standards covering all inspectable areas as defined by HUD NSPIRE guidelines ensuring thorough and compliant evaluations.

• Versatile Inspection Generation: Generate inspections based on various parameters including address, caseworker, inspector, census tract, ZIP code, and more, providing flexibility and precision in managing inspections.

• Diverse Inspection Types: Perform a variety of inspections including Initial, Annual, 24-Hour, Quality Control, Reinspection’s, and more, catering to various PHA inspections type.

• Photo Attachment: Attach photos of checklist item deficiencies to support failed items identified during inspections.

• Offline Capability: Perform inspections without requiring a wireless connection. Store data locally and sync it when connected to the internet ensuring seamless data management.

• Field Re-Inspections: Create re-inspections in the field in the event of failure, no entry, or no show, thereby optimizing the inspection process and reducing delays.

• Digital Signatures: Obtain digital signatures from both the inspector and owner/resident during the NSPIRE inspection ensuring accountability.

• Integration with Emphasys Elite: Data captured within the NSPIRE app is automatically synced with Emphasys Elite for efficient processing, enabling streamlined workflows, and accurate record-keeping.

• Compatibility with Work Order Mobile: Seamless integration with Work Order Mobile for comprehensive task management and completion with LIPH and Multi-Family inspections.

• HCV Route Optimization: Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) route optimization is an optional feature that improves the efficiency of route scheduling.