HOTMA: An In-Depth Review of Programmatic Changes-Presentation

Presentation - HOTMA In Depth Review

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This document provides an in-depth review of programmatic changes under the Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act of 2016 (HOTMA). It covers training information, compliance changes, new procedures, and regulations that practitioners in the housing and redevelopment sectors must adhere to. The material is particularly tailored for various housing specialists including HCV Specialists, Housing Specialists, Supervisors, and Eligibility Technicians.<br /><br />Key sections of HOTMA addressed in the document include income reviews, asset limits, and over-income guidelines for public housing tenants. The compliance deadline for different regulations is staggered, offering agencies time to adapt to the new rules. Notable regulatory changes include the requirement for PHAs to administer income reviews and phase out the Earned Income Disallowance (EID). Adjusted income calculations will now be subject to a phase-in period and hardship provisions for families with changed economic circumstances.<br /><br />HUD’s revised regulations also demand updates to Administrative Plans, ACOPs (Admissions and Continued Occupancy Policies), and the Tenant Selection Plan to reflect changes in eligibility verification, income calculation, and asset limits. Additionally, procedures for verifying income have been streamlined by utilizing HUD’s Enterprise Income Verification (EIV) system effectively.<br /><br />For Multi Family Housing under the Office of Multifamily Housing (MFH), similar adjustments are required. New compliance dates are set for updated tenant selection plans and software alignment with TRACS 203A. Furthermore, HUD mandates specific procedures for handling over-income families in public housing, including implementing alternative non-public housing rents.<br /><br />The document emphasizes the importance of maintaining compliance records and demands prompt action to be taken by housing authorities to ensure smooth transitions. It ultimately aims to refine the operational processes within housing programs, facilitating adherence to evolving federal regulations while ensuring support for eligible low-income households.

Keywords

HOTMA

housing compliance

income reviews

asset limits

public housing

regulatory changes

HUD regulations

EIV system

tenant selection

low-income households