US Housing Consultants

Conquering USDA/RD Compliance Three-Day Virtual Training | 7/23/24 - 7/25/24 USDA's Rural Development program has been providing affordable housing for decades, and as anyone who works with USDA/RD knows - everything is a little different. Those differences, like how rents are handled, recertifications are scheduled, and eligibility determined can be very tricky to master. Join our expert instructor to review all the details, and you can earn your Rural Development Accredited Compliance Expert (ACE) Designation certification exam is offered online after the course.

Over much of the country it's dangerously hot. Here's how HUD is helping residents cope.

The new compliance date for NSPIRE for Vouchers (NSPIRE-V) is October 1, 2025. Read all about it here.

On June 11, HUD’s Real Estate Assessment Center (REAC) Office clarified two specific elements of the Smoke Alarm standard – namely issues related to the distance of smoke alarms from kitchen stoves and areas where drafts may interfere with the alarm’s operation. Both were previously indicated as enforceable and should have been interpreted as recommendations. 

We are pleased to announce that Andrew Estrada has been promoted to Senior Inspection Consultant at US Housing Consultants. Andrew has been with us for over two years. He has a thorough understanding of property management regarding compliance as well as from the inspection standpoint first mastering his knowledge of the UPCS protocol to the new NSPIRE HUD inspections protocol.    He embodies our culture of making affordable housing better together by coaching countless properties around the country and internal team members while strategically working towards elevating the conditions of every property he inspects. If you had the pleasure of working with him, you will find that he shows compassion, empathy, and understanding for everyone he encounters and provides a fun atmosphere with open dialogue throughout the inspection.

NSPIRE Full-Day Training, July 18th in Los Angeles, CA US Housing Consultants is coming to Los Angeles on July 18. We’re bringing a vital all-day learning experience with us, our NSPIRE Specialist Seminar (with ACE Certification Exam to follow). You need to know the ins-and-outs of NSPIRE. So, sign up today to expand your knowledge and advance your career.

NSPIRE Full-Day Training, July 18h in Albany, NY To our affordable housing friends in and around Albany, whether you're managing a HUD or LIHTC property — or any of the many voucher programs — NSPIRE is the universal inspection standard. On July 18 we’re offering a daylong seminar that will cover all the ins and outs of NSPIRE. Then you can take the ACE Certification Exam to prove that you’re truly an NSPIRE ACE! Sign up today! 

No amount of experience and expertise can make someone immune to mistakes and oversights. In the age of HOTMA and countless other changes and challenges - mistakes are just inevitable. Learning how to identify mistakes is key to maintaining compliance. Join Randy McCall for this two-hour webinar on August 8, 2024, to learn how to identify common eligibility errors and how to best fix them. Sign up today, starting at $185 per person https://lnkd.in/gQD-AZtc

Hello, SLC Affordable Housing chums! NSPIRE standards are now in effect and REAC Inspections are moving forward with these new requirements. On August 22, 2024, we're offering a seminar that will provide you with valuable insights into NSPIRE and show you how the whole shebang works. Give US Housing Consultants six hours of your time, and we’ll give you a comprehensive understanding of NSPIRE. You might have some fun, too! (Our trainers are pretty cool.) 

Compliance issues in affordable housing can be daunting. Let US Housing Consultants be your Compliance partner. We don't want to be your bosses; we want to lend you our expertise and support. https://lnkd.in/eiw5jMvX