This is something you're going to need to check out. The answer to this question is exhaustive. But basically if the building meets the local or municipal building code, it should meet the same federal quality standards.
The primary functions of the federal housing association are to stabilize the mortgage market, provide adequate home financing, and improve housing standards.
The Federal Fair Housing Act was created by the federal government to set a standards against discrimination for housing in general practice for the entire United States. The Massachusetts Fair Housing Law was created by the state of Massachusetts to discourage discrimination specifically related to Massachusetts.
Contact your local Housing Authority and obtain a pamphlet for landlords on how to ensure your unit passes the Housing Quality Standards inspection. The landlord must agree to the terms and agreements listed in the Housing Assistance Payments (HAP) contract. In addition to maintain federal housing quality standards, most notably, landlords may not evict their tenant or charge late fees if the Housing Authority is late on their payments without giving notice.
While there aren't any specific appraisal standards, there are many quality inspections that must be met. Check out this document from the HUD offices in Phoenix which describe the requirements of section 8 housing: http://phoenix.gov/HOUSING/s8hqsip.pdf
You may want to check the website for HUD for this specific answer. Housing quality standards are federal guidelines under this program by which a rental unit must meet in order for the Housing Authority to allow a tenant to move in or stay. They will include proper plumbing, proper electricity and electrical appliances, working kitchen appliances such as stoves and refrigerators, running water, and proper light fixtures (no swag lamps, for example) on the ceiling.
Federal Housing Administration was created in 1934.
The quality of tap water in Boston is generally considered to be safe and meets federal standards for drinking water. The water is regularly tested for contaminants to ensure its quality.
It's the Agency for Health Care Research and Quality (AHRG)
Federal Housing Finance Board was created in 1989.
Federal Housing Finance Board ended in 2008.
Federal Housing Finance Agency was created in 2008.