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Furthering Fair Housing Compliance (HFAi19)

Explore monitoring of civil rights requirements, fair housing marketing, tenant selection plans, general public use, Section 8 nondiscrimination provisions, reasonable accommodation, accessibility standards, Violence Against Women Act requirements, and Department of Justice enforcement actions related to fair housing. DISCUSSION LEADER Jennifer Marchand, Multifamily Program Compliance Technical Advisor | Oregon Housing and Community Services PARTICIPANTS Mark […]

Monitoring Compliance with Income Averaging (HFAi19)

Discuss compliance challenges with the new income averaging minimum set-aside and the complexities associated with project monitoring. Understand state monitoring policies, new income limit calculations, critical compliance considerations, and emerging best practices on unit designation, the next available unit rule, and noncompliance correction. DISCUSSION LEADER Patricia Murphy, Director of Compliance | Texas Department of Housing […]

Strategic Housing Credit Development Siting (HFAi19)

Evaluate the challenges and opportunities associated with development in high-opportunity areas and distressed neighborhoods. Understand the balance between tenant needs and market issues, fair housing considerations, and NIMBY challenges associated with sites. Explore how Opportunity Zones may impact future Credit development. DISCUSSION LEADER Mark Shelburne, Director, Office of Housing Finance | Georgia Department of Community […]

Managing Changes in Income Limits and Utility Allowances (HFAi19)

Examine the impact of recent income limit and utility allowance updates on Housing Credit compliance and management. Understand state agency, developer, and management company perspectives on rent increases. Explore application of new income limits and utility allowances in preservation transactions and resyndications. DISCUSSION LEADER Susan Westbrook, Manager of Rental Assets | North Carolina Housing Finance […]

Monitoring Compliance with Multiple Subsidies (HFAi19)

Understand conflicting compliance requirements in Housing Credit developments with multiple subsidies. Analyze the impact of tax-exempt bonds, HOME, the Housing Trust Fund, Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD), project-based Section 8, and Housing Choice Vouchers on development compliance and state agency monitoring responsibilities. DISCUSSION LEADER Devyn Smith, Director of Real Estate Compliance | Indiana Housing and Community […]

Planning for the HTF Final Rule (HFAi19)

After several years of operating under an Interim Rule, HUD is now preparing to issue its HTF Final Rule. Discuss and share ways to improve HTF through rulemaking. TRAINER Steve Lathom, Senior Project Manager | TDA Consulting […]

HOME and HTF for Special Populations (HFAi19)

HOME and HTF grantees often use their allocations for special populations. Explore the latest fair housing and other related guidance and learn how to avoid program violations. TRAINER Monte Franke, Principal | Franke Consulting Group […]

Cost Allocation for HOME and HTF (HFAi19)

Delve into how to properly complete cost allocation reviews for multifamily HOME and HTF projects. Learn how to determine unit comparability and distinguish eligible and ineligible project costs, then see how these key determinations influence the completion of HUD’s HOME Cost Allocation Tool. Hear how the tool can be used for HTF projects as well. […]

Determining Income for HOME and HTF (HFAi19)

Learn the process PJs and housing partners must follow to verify income eligibility and make adjusted income calculations for HOME and HTF. This training will provide an overview of the income definitions, required policies and procedures, timing of verifications, and documentation requirements. Explore income basics, Part 5 and IRS definitions, determining household composition, verification of […]