HCV Essentials (Previously known as HCV Occupancy, Eligibility, Income, and Rent Calculation)-Presentation

Presentation - HCV Essentials

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The National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials (NAHRO) offers a comprehensive training program focused on the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Essentials. This program is aimed at new and existing staff, supervisors, managers, housing professionals transitioning to HCV roles, and policy and compliance teams. The HCV program's key goals include providing affordable housing, promoting housing choice, and supporting inclusive communities by addressing housing access barriers.

Key learning objectives cover the purpose and goals of the HCV program, identification of stakeholders, essential resources, application management, rent calculation, compliance management, and more. Participants are trained to manage applications, determine eligibility, calculate income and deductions, conduct accurate reexaminations, and adhere to compliance processes, including terminations and hearings.

Specific areas of focus within the training include: 
- <strong>Affordable Housing Definition</strong>: HUD defines affordable housing as costing no more than 30% of a household's gross monthly income.
- <strong>Roles and Responsibilities</strong>: Congress, HUD, Public Housing Agencies (PHAs), program participants, and property owners all have defined roles.
- <strong>Learning Modules</strong>: Cover topics from Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity, Application and Eligibility, Annual Income, Adjusted Income, to Voucher Issuance, Leasing, Continued Occupancy, and Terminations.
- <strong>Assessment and Certification</strong>: After the training, participants can take an exam consisting of 100 questions, requiring a 70% score to pass.

The program also addresses upcoming changes under the Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act (HOTMA), designed to modernize housing programs and introduce amendments affecting income examinations and asset restrictions. Participants will be briefed on these future updates to stay prepared.

Training is fortified with instructions on how to participate in certifications through course completions, ethics exams, and submitting necessary applications. Participants who pass the program and the exam can achieve certification, further endorsing their qualifications in housing management and compliance.

Keywords

Housing Choice Voucher

NAHRO training

affordable housing

compliance management

HUD roles

Fair Housing

income calculation

HOTMA updates

certification exam

housing management