Conquer HOME Compliance

Created by Amanda Lee Gross, the “Conquering HOME Multi-Family Compliance” course was specially designed to assist affordable housing professionals in conquering HOME project compliance.

Our Trainer will delve deep into HUD’s laws and regulations while also providing real-world examples with practical applications. This engaging and interactive session utilizes numerous examples and exercises to ensure attendees complete the session with a thorough comprehension of not only how to maintain project compliance but also why it is so important to do so.

An optional certification exam is offered on the third day of this course.

Each attendee will receive:

• A comprehensive, content-rich, color course manual that can be used as a resource long after the class has concluded!
• A Certificate of Attendance

Conquering HOME Compliance Agenda

Part 1: Processing Applications & Certifications

1. Applications & Screening
2. Interviews
3. Occupancy Standards, Preferences & Restrictions
4. Household Size
5. Verification Requirements

Part 2: Student Eligibility

1. Applicability
2. Determination of Independent Student
3. Determining Parent Eligibility
4. Monitoring Student Status
5. Treatment of Ineligible Students

Part 3: Determining Asset Income

1. Introduction to Assets
2. Overview of Asset Inclusions & Exclusions
3. Imputing Asset Income
4. Disposed Assets
5. Review of Common Assets

Part 4: Determining Income

1. Method of Determining Income (Earned v. Unearned)
2. Overview of Income Inclusions
3. Overview of Income Exclusions
4. Earned Income Sources
5. Unearned Income Sources

Part 5: Leasing & Certification Requirements

1. Tenant Income Certification Form
2. Lease Requirements
3. Recertification Requirements & Over-income Tenants

Part 6: Project Development

1. Forms of HOME assistance
2. Cost Allocation
3. Project Eligibility Requirements (eligible cost, property types, etc.)
4. Development Deadlines
5. HOME Agreements

Part 7: Physical Property Standards

1. New Construction
2. Rehabs
3. Capital Needs Assessment
4. Accessibility Requirements

Part 8: Lease Up

1. Income Limits
2. Rent Limits
3. Leasing Deadlines
4. Uniform Relocation Act & Section 104(d) (Acquisition/Rehab Project)

Part 9: Compliance Monitoring

1. Property Inspections
2. File Inspections
3. Noncompliance
4. Reporting Requirements

Optional HOME – Accredited Compliance Expert (A.C.E) Exam

The HOME A.C.E designation exam is available to be taken online once the course has concluded.

All examinees will receive their exam results within seconds of finishing their exam!