How to Become a HUD Inspector
Becoming an inspector for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) requires some training and a previous experience as a building inspector as well. HUD inspectors make an average annual salary of $32,000 to $52,000.
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Instructions
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Log onto HUD's website at http://www.hud.gov to obtain information on training and review HUD's candidate assessment questionnaire.
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Answer the questions on HUD's candidate assessment questionnaire and submit it via email to inspector_assesment_form@hud.gov. After you have submitted your questionnaire, the (Uniform Physical Condition Standards) UPCS Inspection training team will review your questionnaire. If you meet their criteria, they will send you an email offering to train you as an inspector and providing you with more information on what to do next.
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Submit your training request in the appropriate format to the UPCS training team via email at reac_pass_regstr@hud.gov. After they have received your request, the UPCS training team will provide you with dates of training sessions and confirm an appointment for you to attend a specific session.
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Submit personal information that can be verified to the Public and Indian Housing - Real Estate Assessment Center. The Public and Indian Housing - Real Estate Assessment Center will review and confirm this information and will provide you with training materials and down-loadable software.
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Obtain training materials and download inspection software.
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Attend the Phase 1 training, which usually lasts about five days. Participate in all lectures and pass all administered tests. Please note that 100 percent attendance is mandatory. Once you have passed the Phase 1 training, you will receive a photo ID badge and an "M" ID number. You will also be conditionally certified as a (UPCS) inspector.
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Complete the Phase 2 training. During this training you will receive an inspection assignment and be closely coached and supervised by the Public and Indian Housing - Real Estate Assessment Center Quality Assurance Staff for the first two days of your inspection. Your third inspection day will be the final exam and the Quality Assurance Staff will only supervise you and not coach you.
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Wait for the review results. The Public and Indian Housing - Real Estate Assessment Center Quality Assurance staff will review your third day performance and either approve or deny your certification. They will then send these results to Public and Indian Housing - Real Estate Assessment Center Administrative staff. The Public and Indian Housing - Real Estate Assessment Center Administrative staff will grant you certification based on your results.
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Tips & Warnings
Gain as much experience in home inspections as possible before applying to be a HUD inspector. This could prove very helpful in getting you trained as soon as possible.
Be sure to review all laws that govern HUD inspections to avoid possible lawsuits from tenants once you become a certified HUD inspector.
