Managing Public Housing Maintenance-Participant Guide

Participant Guide - Managing PH Maintenance
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The document is a comprehensive guide for managing public housing maintenance programs, intended for participants in a housing management training course. It introduces key modules such as the Asset Management Model, Public Housing Assessment System (PHAS) and NSPIRE, operations, procurement and contracting, budgeting, and exam preparation.<br /><br />**Module 1: Asset Management Model**  <br />- HUD’s Asset Management Model was implemented in 2007 to enhance public housing management by adopting strategies from multi-family housing, such as project-based budgeting, accounting, and management.<br />- Each Asset Managed Property (AMP) is independently assessed through this model.<br /><br />**Module 2: PHAS & NSPIRE**  <br />- PHAS is a national assessment system for Public Housing Agencies (PHAs), grading them based on management, financial health, capital fund usage, and physical condition.<br />- Scoring systems classify performers from high to troubled, influencing inspection schedules.<br />- NSPIRE, effective July 1, 2023, focuses on inspection standards, emphasizing deficiency correction and scoring.<br /><br />**Module 3: Maintenance Operations**  <br />- PHAs must maintain a Maintenance Plan including procedures for various types of maintenance tasks and emergencies.<br />- Efficient vacancy management and unit turnover are also critical, impacting both financial health and occupancy scores.<br /><br />**Module 4: Procurement**  <br />- Proper procurement processes must align with regulations and policies to maintain compliance.<br />- Section 3 stipulates hiring preferences for low-income residents.<br /><br />**Module 5: Maintenance Budgets**  <br />- Budgeting is essential, covering personnel, materials, equipment, and more to ensure effective operations.<br />- The Capital Fund, established for long-term housing improvements, cannot be used for routine maintenance.<br /><br />This guide also includes practical activities for participants to identify strategies for improving inspection scores and managing maintenance budgets effectively. It is a resource-rich document providing links to further informational tools and legal references. The appendix includes a list of acronyms for terminologies used throughout the housing sector.
Keywords
public housing
maintenance programs
Asset Management Model
PHAS
NSPIRE
procurement
budgeting
inspection scores
Capital Fund
housing management