Essentials of the HUD Program
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Class A - Eligibility 4350.3 Chapters 1 & 3
Eligibility - 4350.3 Chapter 1 and 3
Learn the foundations of the HUD affordable housing program. Understand how to identify eligible residents. This class explores chapter 1 and 3 of the HUD handbook 4350.3.
- Program eligibility
- Project eligibility
- Occupancy and assistance in a dwelling unit
Time: approximately 1 hour
Level: Introductory
Who this class is for: Owner/agents, Syndicators, Developers
Class B - Waiting list and Tenant Selection
Identifying Eligible Residents - 4350.3 Chapter 4
Understand how to identify eligible residents and why it's important. Learn about the application and waiting list process. Become comfortable with the process so it is smooth for you from start to finish.
- Tenant selection, waiting lists, and rejecting applicants
- Recommended tenant selection plan topics
- Marketing
Time: approximately 1 hour
Level: Introductory
Who this class is for: Owner/agents, Syndicators, Developers
Class C - Earned and Unearned Income 4350.3 Chapters 5 & 1
Earned and Unearned Income - 4350.3 Chapter 5 part 1
Identifying eligible residents is absolutely critical. Learn about income calculation guidelines such as earned, unearned, and asset income. Also, know how to anticipate and annualize income as necessary.
- Determining income and calculating rent
- The HUD form 50059
- The different types of income
Time: approximately 1 hour
Level: Introductory
Who this class is for: Owner/agents, Syndicators, Developers
Class D - Asset Income and Verification Procedures 4350.3 Chapters 5 & 2
Asset Income and Verification Procedures - 4350.3 Chapter 5 part 2
Focusing on assets, this class will teach you about the different types of assets that may or may not be counted when determining income and the outcome of a certification.
- Asset definitions and the different types of assets
- Imputing income from assets and previously disposed assets
- Types of allowances, verifications and adjusted income
Time: approximately 1 hour
Level: Introductory
Who this class is for: Owner/agents, Syndicators, Developers
Class E - Lease Requirements and Leasing Activity 4350.3 Chapters 6 & 7
Lease Requirements and Leasing Activity - 4350.3 Chapter 6 and 7
This class will dive deeper into identifying eligible residents. Learn about HUD's leasing and recertification rules.
- Lease requirements, terms, changes, security deposits, late fees and forms
- Inspections, interims, transfers and recertifications
Time: approximately 1 hour
Level: Introductory
Who this class is for: Owner/agents, Syndicators, Developers
Class F - EIV, TRACS and Civil Rights 4350.3 Chapters 8, 9, and 2
EIV, TRACS and Civil Rights - 4350.3 Chapter 8, 9, and 2
Learn about HUD's termination, EIV, TRACS and civil rights requirements. Explore how payments are made and received. Understand the civil rights requirements and maintaining compliance.
- Lease terminations
- Enterprise income verification "EIV" and HUD-50059 and subsidy data reporting
- Civil rights and nondiscrimination requirements
Time: approximately 1 hour
Level: Intermediate
Who this class is for: Owner/agents, Syndicators, Developers
Housing Compliance Manager of HUD "HCM-H" Designation Exam
The Housing Compliance Manager of HUD “HCM-H” designation exam is designed to help you take the next step in your career to successfully work as a HUD professional. This 100 question exam is open-book. The class manuals from the Essentials of HUD course will be useful to have on hand when taking this exam. A score of 67% is required to pass.
Time: 3 hour limit
Level: Intermediate
Who this class is for: Owner/agents, Syndicators, Developers
Essentials of HUD: Preparing for an MOR
Learn the essential components of a Management and Occupancy Review (MOR) for HUD subsidized properties. This class will walk you through HUD Form 9834, which establishes the seven categories that HUD staff or a Contract Administrator will evaluate. Each category is described in detail, as are the document requirements for the property and each tenant file.
- Introduction to HUD Form 9834 and scoring
- Explanation of each category
- Best practices to prepare for an MOR
Time: approximately 1 hour
Level: Intermediate
Who this class is for: Owner/agents, Maintenance staff