Certified Specialist of Inspection – Voucher Operations (CSI-VO)
Subtitle: NSPIRE Compliant
Previously known as CSI-NSPIRE-V
Please note that NAHRO has changed the titles of our NSPIRE certifications and trainings – expand this section to find out more!
New Name. Same Technical Excellence.
We are updating our inspection training and certification titles to an evergreen model designed for professional longevity. We recognize that regulatory landscapes change, but your credentials should stay consistent. This update eliminates the need for constant catalog and resume changes, providing you with a stable professional designation for years to come.
The change is as follows:
| Old Certification Title | New Certification Title |
|---|---|
| Certified Specialist of Inspection – NSPIRE (CSI- NSPIRE-V) | Certified Specialist of Inspection – Voucher Operations (CSI-VO) Subtitle: NSPIRE Compliant |
Going forward, the main certification title will remain consistent while a specialized subtitle, in this case NSPIRE, clearly defines the specific inspection protocols you are qualified to perform. This change to certification titles will be made in the following weeks.
Questions? Contact us at professionaldevelopment@nahro.org.
NAHRO’s Certified Specialist of Inspection – Voucher Operations (CSI-VO) designation demonstrates that an individual has the knowledge, skills and ability necessary for:
- Understanding the new National Standards for the Physical Inspections of Real Estate (NSPIRE) developed by HUD as they pertain to Housing Choice Vouchers, including:
- Inspectable areas
- Deficiencies
- Scoring
- Inspecting Housing Choice Voucher units.
- Conducting pre-inspection and inspection preparations and procedures.
- Improving the scores of Housing Choice Voucher Program properties.
This certification is designed for the Housing Choice Voucher Program that is now required to implement the new inspection program known as National Standards for the Physical Inspections of Real Estate (NSPIRE). This is not the certification for Public Housing programs — that certification can be found here.
This is a NAHRO Certification and not the HUD REAC Inspector Certification. It is anticipated that HUD will outline requirements for their REAC Inspector certification at a later date.
How do I become a NAHRO Certified Specialist of Inspection – Voucher Operations (CSI-VO)?
NAHRO has one path to this certification! Please refer to the requirements below.
Certification Requirements
| Education & Experience | High School Diploma or Equivalent AND 6 months of experience OR Associates degree and above (6 months of experience not required) |
| Specialist Training | Completion of NAHRO’s Inspections for Voucher Operations Training (Previously known as NSPIRE for Vouchers) |
| Ethics Training | Completion of NAHRO’s Ethics for Housing Professionals, Ethics for Management Training OR On-demand Ethics for Housers Training |
| Exam | Passing score on NAHRO’s Inspections for Voucher Operations Certification Exam (Previously known as NSPIRE for Vouchers Exam) |
| Application | Submission of Certification Application |
Requirement to waive specialist training and sit for the exam:
Due to NSPIRE being a brand new inspection protocol (i.e., 2023), this training cannot be waived.
All applicants must understand the importance of, and agree to adhere to, NAHRO’s Professional Code of Conduct.
Recertification:
0.5 NAHRO CEUs (5 training hours) are required every 3 years from date of certification
For further information regarding NAHRO Certification, contact: