Ceres Pacifica provides independent, certified housing quality inspections for Housing Authorities and property managers throughout Northern California — ensuring every unit meets federal and local standards.
Ceres Pacifica Inspections is an independent housing inspection firm serving Housing Authorities across Northern California. We provide objective, thorough evaluations of housing units participating in federal assistance programs — giving Housing Authorities the reliable data they need to manage their programs effectively.
Comprehensive inspection solutions across all major federal and municipal housing quality standards.
Conducted before a new tenant moves in and prior to execution of a Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) contract, verifying the unit meets all HQS requirements.
Periodic inspections required throughout the lease term to ensure units under HAP contracts maintain continued compliance with HQS throughout the program year.
Follow-up inspections to verify that deficiencies identified during a prior inspection have been corrected by the responsible party within the required timeframe.
Unscheduled inspections requested by Housing Authorities in response to tenant complaints, landlord disputes, or program concerns requiring an independent assessment.
Inspections conducted under HUD's new National Standards for the Physical Inspection of Real Estate — the replacement standard for HQS, phasing in through 2025 and beyond.
Inspections for cities and counties administering local rental housing inspection programs, ensuring residential units meet applicable local ordinances and habitability standards.
Our inspection workflow follows HUD's established HQS protocol — objective, documented, and consistent at every step.
Inspection coordinated with the Housing Authority, landlord, and tenant. Utilities must be active for inspection to proceed.
Inspector evaluates all 13 HUD performance areas — sanitation, structure, electrical, thermal systems, lead-based paint, smoke detectors, and more.
Each item is classified as Pass, Fail, or Inconclusive. Life-threatening deficiencies are flagged with a 24-hour correction deadline.
Written report issued to the Housing Authority identifying all deficiencies, classifying each by responsible party — owner or tenant.
Results submitted to the Housing Authority for action. The HA notifies landlord and tenant of required corrections and applicable deadlines.
After the correction deadline, a re-inspection verifies compliance. Results support the HA's HAP payment decisions and program eligibility determinations.
We are proud to serve the following Housing Authorities under active inspection service agreements.
Active HQS Inspection Contract
Active HQS Inspection Contract
Housing Authorities operate on tight program schedules. Our process is designed to keep your voucher program moving with accurate, timely results.
Inspection reports delivered digitally within 48 hours of the completed site visit — with clear pass/fail determinations and itemized deficiency documentation for each unit.
We coordinate directly with landlords and tenants to schedule efficiently around your program timelines, minimizing delays and missed inspection appointments.
Re-inspections are prioritized to meet your program's correction deadlines, supporting timely HAP abatement and reinstatement decisions without unnecessary delays.
For inquiries about inspection services, program contracts, or to discuss your Housing Authority's needs, reach out directly.
Northern California
Chief Executive Officer — Ceres Pacifica Inspections
For Housing Authority program inquiries, contract discussions, or questions about our inspection services, contact Randall directly.
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