Public Housing Essentials (Previously known as Public Housing Occupancy, Eligibility, Income, and Rent Calculation (PHOEIR))-Presentation

Presentation - PH Essentials

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This training, “Public Housing Essentials,” provides a broad overview of public housing administration for front-line site staff and site managers. It covers the legal and regulatory framework of public housing, including the ACOP (Admissions and Continued Occupancy Policy), fair housing requirements, Section 504 disability protections, VAWA protections for survivors of domestic violence, and Limited English Proficiency obligations.<br /><br />Key topics include waiting list management, outreach and advertising requirements, local preferences, application intake and screening, denial procedures, and maintaining proper records. The training explains eligibility rules such as family definition, income limits, citizenship/immigration status, Social Security number requirements, criminal history restrictions, and asset limitations. It also reviews verification standards for income, assets, disability, and household composition, including use of EIV and third-party documentation.<br /><br />The course teaches how to calculate annual income, adjusted income, and rent. It explains earned vs. unearned income, self-employment income, asset income, deductions for dependents, childcare, disability assistance, and medical expenses. It also addresses flat rent versus income-based rent, utility allowances, prorated assistance for mixed-status families, and over-income rules for public housing households.<br /><br />Additional modules focus on lease requirements, household obligations, community service, continued occupancy, annual and interim reexaminations, terminations, and grievance procedures. The training also includes reporting responsibilities using HUD Form 50058 and PIC/IMS systems.<br /><br />Overall, the course is designed to help public housing staff manage admissions, occupancy, compliance, and resident services accurately and consistently while meeting HUD and civil rights requirements.

Keywords

public housing

HUD compliance

ACOP

fair housing

Section 504

VAWA protections

income verification

rent calculation

eligibility screening

annual reexamination