Housing Choice Voucher Occupancy, Eligibility, Income and Rent Calculation (HCVOEIR)-Presentation

Presentation - HCV Essentials (HCVOEIR)

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The National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials (NAHRO) offers a Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Essentials training designed for new and current HCV staff, supervisors, managers, transitioning housing professionals, and policy and compliance teams. The training aims to provide foundational knowledge of the HCV program, focusing on managing applications, organizing waiting lists, determining eligibility, calculating income and rent contributions, conducting reexaminations, and managing compliance.<br /><br />Key learning objectives include understanding the HCV program's purpose and goals, recognizing stakeholders, locating resources on evolving regulations, and exploring methods for managing applications. Participants learn to calculate income, apply deductions, determine rent contributions, and oversee compliance processes such as terminations and informal hearings.<br /><br />Training materials cover topics related to annual and interim reexaminations, family obligations, owner obligations, and HUD regulations, including special admission policies and income targeting requirements. The document outlines roles and responsibilities within the HCV program, describing how Congress, HUD, Public Housing Agencies (PHAs), program participants, and property owners interact.<br /><br />A significant portion of the training focuses on fair housing and equal opportunity, emphasizing anti-discrimination laws and inclusive practices. Participants also learn about managing family moves, handling terminations, and ensuring program compliance through formal processes and hearings. Additionally, the training includes a section on recent legislative updates impacting eligibility criteria, verification processes, income calculations, and adjusted income definitions.<br /><br />The session concludes with details on accessing the HCV exam, NAHRO certification requirements, and a feedback survey to evaluate the training experience.

Keywords

Housing Choice Voucher

HCV Essentials training

NAHRO

eligibility determination

income calculation

compliance management

fair housing

HUD regulations

legislative updates

NAHRO certification