Housing and Assistive Technology, Inc. (HAT) has more than 20 years of experience supporting city and county housing departments. We specialize in residential inspections, cost estimating, and specification writing services for publicly funded housing rehabilitation programs.

Our team of qualified professionals works closely with government agencies and their representatives to ensure code compliance, accessibility, safety, and quality standards are met in every home inspected. HAT currently partners with multiple municipal rehabilitation programs, including those funded through:

• HUD’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program

• HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME)

• State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP)

• Florida Housing Finance Corporation (FHFC)

We provide full-service inspection and documentation support throughout the rehabilitation process, including assessment, specification writing, contractor coordination, and project closeout.

Our Rehabilitation Inspection Services Include:

• Cost Estimating & Scope Development:
  Estimates based on industry standards, RSMeans, and specialized software. Scopes of work include detailed cost analysis per property.

• Home Inspections & Reports:
  Serving Palm Beach County, the City of North Miami, and numerous municipalities throughout Broward County.

• Specification Writing:
  Complete bid specifications tailored for home repair and rehabilitation projects, including accessibility modifications.

• Feasibility & Standards Assessments:
  Onsite evaluations to determine project viability and compliance with local rehab standards.

• Code & Permit Review:
  Identification of existing code violations and previously permitted work to assess current deficiencies.

• Lead-Based Paint & Mold Assessment:
  Integration of environmental reports into scope and bid documentation, including lead and mold remediation requirements.

• Accessibility & Barrier Removal Evaluations:
  Focused assessments to identify architectural barriers and recommend modifications for elderly or disabled homeowners.

• HQS Deficiency Identification:
  Documentation of housing quality standard violations per HUD guidelines and recommended corrective actions.

• Photo Documentation:
  Pre-repair photos clearly matched to each scope line item for verification and accountability.

Bid & Contractor Coordination:

• Meet with homeowners to review and confirm scope of work.

• Issue Pre-Bid Mandatory Notices to approved city/county contractors.

• Host pre-bid meetings and walkthroughs; provide sign-in sheets and field all contractor questions.

• Issue addenda as needed following the pre-bid meeting and share updates with city/county representatives.

Inspection & Project Oversight:

• Conduct interim inspections as required throughout the project.

• Perform final inspections upon project completion (including building department Certificates of Completion).

• Submit final inspection reports, punch lists (if needed), invoices, and photo documentation packages.

• Provide conflict resolution services between homeowners and contractors, when necessary.

Additional Expertise:

• Project management support for Hurricane Loss Mitigation Programs (HPLM)

We are committed to ensuring that residential rehabilitation projects are delivered with quality, compliance, and care — improving the safety, accessibility, and overall well-being of homeowners across South Florida.