After the inspection

NYCHA inspection passed: what happens next?

Passing the inspection is a major checkpoint, but it is not the same thing as final move-in authorization. NYCHA still has lease-up and HAP steps to complete.

Verified against current NYCHA guidance · August 30, 2026

What follows a passed inspection

NYCHA completes required review

NYCHA's owner guide says that once required documents are approved and the unit passes inspection, the tenant receives a conditional move-in letter and the owner receives a copy of the HAP contract.

Conditional move-in is not final permission

NYCHA explicitly says the conditional move-in letter does not allow the tenant to move into the unit.

Owner returns the HAP contract

The owner guide says the signed HAP contract must be returned within 15 calendar days.

NYCHA countersigns

The final move-in letter is issued after NYCHA receives the HAP contract and lease from the owner and countersigns the HAP contract.

Then follow the authorization

NYCHA says owners must receive authorization before issuing keys to the voucher holder.

Inspection passed does not automatically mean “give the tenant the keys.” Follow the actual NYCHA authorization for the case.

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