Professional Foundations in USDA Rural Development Compliance (05/14)

Build a strong foundation in eligibility, income, rent, recertifications compliance so you can manage an RD property with confidence.

PROFESSIONAL FOUNDATIONS IN RURAL DEVELOPMENT COMPLIANCE

Gain a clear understanding of USDA Rural Development Multifamily Housing requirements. This session provides an overview of eligibility, screening requirements, income and rent calculations, verification, rental assistance, and recertifications so property managers can operate confidently and stay compliant from day one.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM THIS TRAINING

This training provides property managers with practical knowledge and regulatory context needed to successfully oversee a USDA Rural Development Multifamily Housing project.

• Understand core eligibility requirements for applicants and households
• Learn how to review and verify income, assets, and required documentation
• Gain clarity on citizenship and student eligibility rules
• Understand how rent and rental assistance are determined
• Overview of the process of annual and interim recertifications
• Build confidence managing RD requirements from the first day on site

Note: This training will be conducted post-HOTMA and will cover any applicable HOTMA requirements only. Pre-HOTMA requirements will not be addressed. Some information may be supplied to attendees as supplemental.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

This training is designed for, though not limited to, the following participants:

• Property managers new to USDA Rural Development Multifamily Housing
• Experienced managers transitioning to a RD property
• Assistant property managers and leasing staff
• Compliance specialists and occupancy staff
• Regional managers overseeing RD communities
• Owners and asset managers seeking a stronger understanding of program requirements
• Anyone responsible for eligibility, rent calculations, or recertifications

WHAT YOU WILL TAKEAWAY

• Instructor: Morgan Baldwin, Housing Compliance Trainer
• Type of Instruction: Virtual Presentation
• Certificate of Attendance: Provided within 7 business days after the training.
• Continuing Education Hours (CE Hours): 4 Hours, which can be applied to US Housing Consultants ACE Designations
• Reference Manual Provided: A PDF Reference Manual will be provided 24 hours prior to the training event.