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

Presentation - HOTMA An In-Depth Review of Programmatic Changes

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The document provides an in-depth review of the Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act (HOTMA) of 2016, focusing on various legislative changes and their implementations across different housing programs administered by the National Association of Housing & Redevelopment Officials. The document outlines a training module designed for professionals such as HCV Specialists, Housing Specialists, Supervisors, Housing Leads, and Eligibility Technicians.<br /><br />HOTMA was signed into law in July 2016 with various implementation stages. It includes significant rule changes implemented by the Office of Public and Indian Housing (PIH) and the Office of Multifamily Housing (MFH). Key sections include amendments to income reviews (Section 102), asset limits (Section 104), enforcement deadlines, and over-income regulations for public housing (Section 103).<br /><br />The document addresses compliance requirements, including the Housing Implementation Portal (HIP) delays, notice rescindments, and procedural adaptations PHAs must undertake. It also provides several stipulations for maintaining compliance as they transition to HOTMA and future regulatory requirements, such as updating fiscal plans, submitting transaction data into HIP, and managing public notifications of rule changes.<br /><br />Specific rules include asset verification, maintaining tenant selection plans, applying income limits, and non-discrimination policies under the Fair Housing Act. The document also highlights the importance of accommodating tenants with disabilities, adhering to English proficiency standards, and including reasonable accommodations.<br /><br />Furthermore,  it covers procedures for calculating family income, verifying assets, and income exclusions. It outlines the incremental changes for health and medical care expense deductions and emphasizes adopting zero income procedures for families self-certifying zero income.<br /><br />Finally, multifamily housing (MFH) lease modifications under HOTMA are discussed, with timelines and procedural requirements for implementation, along with administrative adjustments for rent calculations, family notifications, and revision of mandatory forms. The training aims to update housing officials' knowledge to ensure program compliance under HOTMA.

Keywords

Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act

HOTMA 2016

legislative changes

National Association of Housing & Redevelopment Officials

income reviews

asset limits

compliance requirements

Fair Housing Act

multifamily housing

training module