Landlords
Click Here for GHA’s current payment standards
The Greensboro Housing Authority works with over 2,500 landlords/owners to provide Housing Choice Vouchers to qualifying participants in Greensboro, NC. Families typically pay between 30% and 40% of their adjusted annual income towards housing costs and GHA provides a subsidy that generally represents the difference between the tenant share and the gross contract rent (rent plus utilities). The subsidy, called a “Housing Assistance Payment” (HAP), is paid by GHA to the landlord/owner of the property. This payment is subject to limitations imposed by GHA’s Payment Standards. Payment Standards are based upon Fair Market Rents (FMRs) established by the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
NSPIRE Inspections
The National Standards for the Physical Inspection of Real Estate (NSPIRE) is HUD's updated inspection program that will replace Housing Quality Standards (HQS) inspections for rental assistance programs. NSPIRE focuses on identifying and correcting conditions that directly affect the health, safety, and well-being of residents.
Beginning October 1, 2026, Greensboro Housing Authority (GHA) will implement NSPIRE inspection standards for Continuum of Care (CoC) Supportive Housing, followed by the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program effective November 1, 2026.
To help property owners and landlords prepare for this transition, please see the documents below:
