Upcoming Trainings
How to Qualify Your Household Successfully
This virtual training course will provide an intensive look at the process of qualifying households for the Low-Income Tax Credit (LIHTC) Program. It will include how to review important documents regarding the funding of a LIHTC property. It will also provide an overview of program limits, student status, eligible household members - who is or is not counted, verification requirements, and calculation of income and assets to determine household eligibility.
When: June 20, 9 am – 3 pm
Where: Virtual
Cost: $249
Property Management 101
In this virtual training you will learn how to build a “toolbox” of important documents that all managers of Low-Income Housing Tax Credit and HOME funded properties should have. We will also review a list of commonly used affordable housing acronyms and best practices.
When: July 11, 10 - 11 am
Where: Virtual
Cost: Free
Understanding PHFA LIHTC Compliance Requirements
This virtual training will provide guidance on how to meet various Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency (PHFA) Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Program and PennHOMES Program requirements. It will indicate the PHFA policies and procedures that must be met, including a timeline of when documents are required to be submitted to PHFA and what to expect during an annual management review.
When: August 17, 2023, 10 – 11:30 am
Where: Virtual
Cost: $59
Low-Income Housing Tax Credit/Basics Workshop
This training will consist of a general introduction to LIHTC basics including an overview of the compliance and credit periods, the extended use agreement, optional charges, utility allowances, and acquisition/rehab issues. Household and unit eligibility will be covered. Certifying the eligibility of tenants will be covered in detail including (but not limited to) such topics as the application process, asset and income verification, and leases. Compliance and monitoring will be discussed.
When: September 14, 9 am – 4 pm
Where: In-person (Camp Hill Training Room)
Cost: $299
Advanced Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Workshop with HCCP Exam
This two-day training will consist of the following:
Day 1 will focus on Critical Elements of the LIHTC Program to include Eligible Basis, Qualified Basis, Applicable Fraction, and Utility Allowances.
Day 2 will focus on LIHTC Basics, Asset & Income Calculation and Compliance, and the HCCP exam.
When: October 11 - 12, 8:30 am – 4 pm each day
Where: Virtual
Cost: Workshop and HCCP Exam: $729
Workshop only: $579
Exam only: $204.75
Part 1: HOTMA- How it Affects the LIHTC Program
The Housing Opportunities Through Modernization Act (HOTMA) of 2016 required the largest revision of HUD regulations in decades. The final rule was officially published on February 14, 2023, which brought changes to multiple areas, including standards for income determination. In this virtual training we will explore several of the complex provisions in the HOTMA final rule and focus on how they affect the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program and when these provisions must be implemented.
When: November 8, 10 am - 12 pm
Where: Virtual
Cost: $89
Part 2: HOTMA- How it Affects the HOME Program
The Housing Opportunities Through Modernization Act (HOTMA) of 2016 required the largest revision of HUD regulations in decades. The final rule was officially published on February 14, 2023, which brought changes to multiple areas, including standards for income determination. In this virtual training we will explore several of the complex provisions in the HOTMA final rule and focus on how they affect the HOME program and the date by which these provisions must be implemented.
When: November 9, 10 am - 12 pm
Where: Virtual
Cost: $89
Part 3: HOTMA- How it Affects Specific Section 8 Programs
The Housing Opportunities Through Modernization Act (HOTMA) of 2016 required the largest revision of HUD regulations in decades. The final rule was officially published on February 14, 2023, which brought changes to multiple areas, including standards for income determination. In this virtual training we will explore several of the complex provisions in the HOTMA final rule and focus on how they affect Section 8 programs (Section 8 PBRA, Section 202/811 PRAC, 202/8, 202/162 PAC, SPRAC, and Section 811 PRA) and the date when these provisions must be implemented.
When: November 10, 10 am - 12 pm
Where: Virtual
Cost: $89