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Public Housing Occupancy, Eligibility, Income, and Rent Calculation (PHOEIR)
Time/Schedule
May 6th-8th and 13th-15th from 1pm-5pm
Description

Embark on a journey through the Public Housing (PH) program, a federal initiative supporting over 2.3 million American families—a cornerstone in low-income housing assistance. Join us to delve into program essentials: selection, occupancy, eligibility, income, and rent calculation. Tailored for new or newer eligibility workers, this foundational training ensures a comprehensive grasp of regulatory guidance shaping the Public Housing program. 

Immerse yourself in case scenarios and exercises designed to hone your skills, fostering program compliance, error reduction, and HUD findings avoidance in compliance audits. Completion of this training satisfies a requirement for the Specialist of Occupancy-Public Housing or the Specialist of Eligibility and Calculation Certifications. Explore more about these certifications here. Note: A certification-related exam incurs an additional fee. Uncover the intricacies of the Public Housing program with us and leave with newfound confidence in program operations! 

Objectives
After completing this training, participants will be able to:
  • Grasp PH program rules, policies, and agency’s Administrative Plan importance. 

  • View the program from the applicant and participant perspective.   

  • Accurately determine tenant selection, occupancy, eligibility, rent and utility allowances in accordance with regulations and the Admission and Continued Occupancy Plan (ACOP).  

  • Verify and determine eligibility, income and rent for both applicants and participants.  

  • Apply effective tools and strategies for leasing, inspections, complying with regulations and the ACOP.  

  • Maintain compliance with applicable laws including Section 504, the Fair Housing Act and providing reasonable accommodations.  

  • Comply with federal reporting requirements including the 50058. 

  • Explore the basics of both the short and long (full) application, along with what’s required.  

  • Learn about types of waiting lists and marketing outreach.  

  • Review the options for local Public Housing preferences.  

  • Determine what is needed to place a household on the waiting list or notify an applicant of their ineligibility to be placed on the list.  

  • Discover strategies to help you manage effective and efficient waiting lists. 

Who Should Attend?
  • Employees determining initial and ongoing eligibility and continued occupancy for Public Housing
  • Property/Asset managers    
  • Supervisors and managers of employees responsible for the administration and management of occupancy and rent calculation at public housing sites
Note on Certification

Please note that if you are planning to use this training for a NAHRO Certification that a NAHRO ethics training is a requirement for ALL NAHRO certifications. Ethics is NOT included in this course - if you would like to take one of our ethics trainings, you must purchase and take that course separately. Ethics is free for NAHRO members, and can be purchased for non-members by clicking here.


For more information about NAHRO certifications, click here.

Summary
Availability: Registration ends on May 05, 2025
Access expires on Jun 15, 2025
Location: Online Meeting
Date / Time: May 06 - May 15, 2025 ET
Cost: Member: $1,216.00
Non-Member: $1,516.00
Credit Offered:
2.6 CEU Credits
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