Tidewater Tech
Building and Construction Trades
Diploma
On-CampusFinancial Aid
Little Creek Campus
Norfolk, VA
Next start
Dec 7, 2026
Duration
33 Weeks
App fee
$25
Tuition
$19,008 for the Program
Certified Specialist of Inspection Housing Quality Standards — CSI-HQS
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By achieving NAHRO's Certified Specialist of inspection Housing Quality Standards (CSI-HQS) designation, an individual has demonstrated that he/she has the knowledge, skills and ability necessary for inspecting housing choice voucher units. He/she has the ability to conduct pre-inspection and inspection preparations and procedures, and understands the finer points of negotiation and arbitration with landlords and residents and the need for consistency and re-inspections. An individual has also acquired the knowledge necessary to determine the impact inspection outcomes have on their agency's SEMAP score.
Certifying Organization
National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials
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If significant education or training is needed? Yes
If significant work experience is needed? Yes
Is an exam required? Yes
How many years until certification must be renewed? 3 year(s)
Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Yes
Certification can be renewed with re-examination? No
Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? No
Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? No
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Suggested because Certified Specialist of Inspection Housing Quality Standards applies to Construction and Building Inspectors. Confirm with the school that its curriculum covers this exam.
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