Conquering HUD Compliance with Optional ACE Exam: Three-Day Virtual Training

Created by Amanda Lee Gross, VP of Training & Compliance Policy, Conquering HUD Multifamily Housing Compliance is a three-day virtual course designed to help affordable housing professionals confidently navigate the complexities of LIHTC project compliance.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM THIS TRAINING

This engaging, instructor-led course takes a comprehensive look at the laws and regulations governing HUD Multifamily Housing programs. Through clear explanations, real-world examples, and interactive exercises, participants will build confidence in understanding how to maintain compliance — and why doing so is essential to the long-term success of HUD-assisted properties.

Monitoring and maintaining HUD compliance can be one of the most detailed and challenging aspects of affordable housing management. During this training, our expert instructor breaks down complex topics into practical, easy-to-understand concepts, including:

• Determining income eligibility and verification procedures
• Conducting rent calculations and annual/interim recertifications
• Understanding student eligibility requirements
• Occupancy standards
• Applying HUD’s key compliance rules to everyday scenarios

By the end of this course, participants will have the knowledge, tools, and confidence to ensure accurate, consistent, and fully compliant HUD program operations.

HUD ACCREDITED COMPLIANCE EXPERT (ACE)

Participants will have the opportunity to take the US Housing Consultants’ HUD Accredited Compliance Expert (ACE) exam. This certification recognizes affordable housing professionals who demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of HUD Multifamily Housing compliance — including household eligibility, rent and income and asset calculations, verification procedures, and other applicable program requirements.

Professionals who earn this designation have proven their expertise in applying HUD rules and regulations to real-world scenarios. They possess a deep understanding of how to accurately determine household eligibility, calculate rents, ensure proper documentation, and maintain compliance with HUD’s multifamily housing standards.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

This course is ideal for professionals responsible for ensuring compliance within HUD Multifamily Housing programs, including:

• Property Managers and Assistant Managers
• Compliance Specialists and Coordinators
• Occupancy and Eligibility Specialists
• Regional and Corporate Compliance Staff
• Asset Managers and Housing Directors
• Owners, Developers, and Management Agents
• Housing Authority and Contract Administrator Staff
• Anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of HUD regulations and compliance best practices

Whether you’re new to HUD programs or looking to strengthen your existing knowledge, this course provides the essential tools and guidance to confidently manage HUD compliance requirements.

WHAT YOU WILL TAKEAWAY

• Instructor: Morgan Baldwin, Housing Compliance Trainer
• Type of Instruction – Virtual Presentation
• Certificates of Attendance will be provided within 7 business days after the training.
• Continuing Education Hours (CE Hours): 16.5 Hours, which can be applied to US Housing Consultants ACE Designations.
• Reference Manual Provided: A PDF Reference Manual will be provided within 48 hours prior to the training event.