Section 8 Insulation Question

[Amir Saeed]

Hello

I have a row house in Baltimore that I am rehabbing. My intention is to rent it for section 8. While putting the new ceilings (dry wall) I have noticed that there is no insulation present between the roof and where drywall goes (The space between roof and ceilings dry walls). Does anyone knows if any kind of insulation that is required for section 8 purposes. Basically meaning would the section 8 inspector will check for the insulation....Thanks

[Randy E.]

Baltimore gets relatively cold in the winter.  I live and own rentals in NC, and I always put insulation in the attic if there is none.  You can buy blow-in insulation from Lowe's or Home Depot, and if you buy enough the blower rental is free or negligible.  In all, it costs me about $300-400 to install blow insulation in an attic.

Just do it.  It's the right thing to do.