Public Housing Occupancy, Eligibility, Income, and Rent Calculation (PHOEIR)-Presentation

Presentation - PHOEIR

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The National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials (NAHRO) training on Public Housing Occupancy, Eligibility, Income, and Rent Calculation (PHOEIR) provides comprehensive instruction for housing agency staff managing public housing programs. It targets employees who determine eligibility, oversee waiting lists, calculate rents, and manage occupancy processes. <br /><br />The training covers legislative backgrounds including major laws such as the 1998 Quality Housing and Work Responsibility Act and the 2016 Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act (HOTMA), highlighting regulatory compliance, updates, and implementation deadlines. It emphasizes the creation and administration of the Admissions and Continued Occupancy Plan (ACOP), which details policies on applicant selection, preferences, occupancy, and grievance procedures.<br /><br />Fair housing laws, including protections under the Fair Housing Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), are reviewed, focusing on non-discrimination, reasonable accommodations, victim protections, confidentiality, and Limited English Proficiency (LEP) requirements. The training discusses managing waiting lists, including outreach, preferences, and purging practices to maintain eligibility and occupancy goals.<br /><br />Eligibility determination is extensively addressed, covering family definitions (including LGBTQ+ protections), income limits, assets restrictions, citizenship status, and applicant screening. Income verification methodologies using HUD resources such as the Enterprise Income Verification system (EIV) are explained alongside the approval and documentation processes. <br /><br />The curriculum includes detailed instruction on calculating annual and adjusted income, accounting for earned and unearned income, assets, exclusions, and allowable deductions such as childcare and medical expenses. Rent calculation methods prioritize the highest of 30% adjusted income, 10% gross income, welfare rent, or minimum rent, incorporating utility allowances and hardship provisions.<br /><br />Initial occupancy and continued occupancy requirements detail family obligations, lease terms, reexamination procedures, and termination grounds including criminal activities. The training stresses the importance of maintaining accurate and confidential records, reporting to HUD via Form 50058 and PIC systems, and ensuring compliance through grievance and termination processes.<br /><br />This training culminates with certification exam preparation, offering an in-depth review of key topics and policies essential for effective public housing administration and ensuring compliance with HUD regulations.

Keywords

Public Housing

Eligibility Determination

Rent Calculation

Fair Housing Laws

Admissions and Continued Occupancy Plan (ACOP)

Income Verification

HUD Compliance

Waiting List Management

Tenant Screening

Certification Exam Preparation