HOTMA 2027: A Practical Guide to the New Requirements

Time/Schedule

The length of this training is approximately 3 hours.

Description

This self-paced course provides housing professionals with an in-depth review of the remaining HOTMA Sections 102 and 104 requirements that become effective January 1, 2027. Learners will explore the final changes needed for full HOTMA implementation, including updated eligibility requirements, income and asset calculation rules, interim reexamination policies, hardship provisions, and reporting requirements.

Through practical examples, interactive activities, and knowledge checks, participants will learn how these changes impact daily program operations, including eligibility determinations, rent calculations, annual and interim reexaminations, asset reviews, and HUD reporting.

This course is designed to help housing professionals prepare for a smooth transition to HOTMA-compliant processes and apply the new requirements with confidence.

Questions as You Learn?

On-demand learners can submit questions that come up while completing the training and receive support from our policy experts.

Objectives

After completing this training, participants will be able to:

Explain the HOTMA eligibility changes effective January 1, 2027, including net family asset limits and real property ownership requirements.
Apply HOTMA income and asset calculation requirements, including inflationary adjustments, updated deduction thresholds, asset categories, and imputed asset income rules.
Identify when interim reexaminations, non-interim revisions, and hardship provisions apply under the new HOTMA requirements.
Describe how HOTMA changes affect annual reexaminations and HUD reporting, including the use of prior-year income and updates to the HUD-50058.
Apply HOTMA requirements to daily program operations to support accurate eligibility determinations, rent calculations, documentation, and compliance.

Who Should Attend?

Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) staff
Public Housing staff
Multifamily Housing (MFH) staff
Occupancy specialists
Eligibility and certification staff
Rent calculation staff
Program managers and supervisors
Compliance staff

Summary

Availability:

On-Demand

Access expires on Dec 31, 2026

Cost:

Member: $299.00
Non-Member: $599.00

Credit Offered:

0.3 CEU Credit