Conquer Multi-Family HUD Compliance

Created by Amanda Lee Gross, the “Conquering HUD Multi-Family Compliance” is a three-day, 16.5 -hour course specially designed to assist affordable housing professionals in conquering HUD project compliance.

Our Trainer delves deep into HUD’s laws and regulations while 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 understanding of how to not only maintain project compliance but also comprehend why it is so important to do so.

Earn an Accredited Compliance Expert (A.C.E) Designation

The A.C.E. is a specialized designation for affordable housing management professionals working with HUD’s Multi-Family programs. Professionals holding this designation have a demonstrable and thorough understanding of determining household eligibility and rent for HUD’s Multi-Family Housing programs.

The A.C.E certification exam is an optional online exam that can be taken anytime within 2 weeks after the conclusion of the course.

Conquering HUD Compliance with A.C.E Certification Exam Agenda

Section 1, Part 1: Program Eligibility

1. Income Limits & Household Size
2. Social Security Numbers
3. Consent Forms
4. Sole Residency Requirement
5. Citizenship Requirements
6. Student Eligibility

Section 1, Part 1: Program Eligibility Part 2: Project Eligibility

1. Elderly/Disabled Projects
2. Remaining Members
3. Elderly/Disabled Preferences
4. Occupancy Standards
5. Definitions of Elderly & Disabled

Section 1, Part 1: Program Eligibility Part 3: Tenant Selection & Processing

1. Affirmative Fair Housing Marketing
2. Waiting List Requirements
3. Tenant Selection
4. Applications
5. Interviews

Section 1, Part 1: Program Eligibility, Part 4: Verification Requirements

1. Methods of Verification
2. Term of Verifications
3. Intro to EIV
4. EIV Security Requirements
5. Overview of EIV Reports

Section 1, Part 1: Program Eligibility, Part 5: Determining Income

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

Section 2 , Part 1: Determining Asset Income

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

Section 2 , Part 1: Determining Asset Income, Part 2: Adjusted Income

1. Dependent Deduction
2. Childcare Expenses
3. Disability Expenses
4. Elderly/Disabled Deduction
5. Medical Expenses

Section 2 , Part 1: Determining Asset Income, Part 3: Rent & Security Deposit Requirements

1. Rent Terminology
2. Rent & Assistance Payment Formulas
3. Rent and Fee Requirements
4. Gross Rent Changes
5. Security Deposits

Section 2 , Part 1: Determining Asset Income, Part 4: Certification Processing & Lease Requirements

1. Certification Forms
2. Required Leases & Forms
3. Annual Recertification
4. Interim Recertification
5. Repayment Agreements

Section 2 , Part 1: Determining Asset Income, Part 5: Termination

1. Termination of Assistance
2. Termination of Tenancy

Note: There may be areas of training where an overview will be provided. Areas that are not covered in full detail during the training will be provided as supplemental information.

Meet the Trainer

Gary joined US Housing Consultants after over 18 years of affordable housing experience. Gary’s lengthy resume includes hands-on experience as a regional property manager, award-winning community manager, training director for a property management company, and trainer covering multiple funding programs.

Over his years in the industry, Gary has developed a style that combines the right amount of entertainment and thoughtful communication of often deeply complex information. Gary is an experienced and engaging public speaker. He conducts public and private trainings and speaks at housing conferences, providing training on all major affordable housing programs.

Mr. Kirkman’s areas of expertise focus on the following programs:

• Fair Housing
• Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Program
• USDA/RD Rental Housing Program
• HUD Multifamily Housing Programs
• HOME Investment Partnership Program
• Tax-Exempt Bond Compliance

A Professional Training Experience

At All US Housing Consultants Workshops and Certification Courses, Attendees are guaranteed:

• Easy to Follow PDF Training/Reference Manual for all virtual classes
• Professional Trainers with more than 10 years of experience as a trainer/speaker
• A Relaxed and Fun Training Environment