Click here to purchase your EIV Use Policy and Procedure Manual

————————–

AHTCS, LLC provides HUD Section 8 file audit and file reviews

Click here for our: File Audit Proposal

————————–

Clarification of HUD Approved Training Expenses

I understand why Owners of HUD subsidized properties and Management companies are sometimes afraid to spend money on training their staff.  Some folks had some questions about whether or not the classes would be considered HUD approved training expenses and  others had concerns they are afraid to spend too much on training for fear their [...]


Unit Inspections for Section 8 Housing

I hate cleaning…well, I hate some aspects of it.  I don’t mind vacuuming or mopping the floors…but I know I dislike dusting which makes me sneeze.  No Matter how much I dislike cleaning, it is imperative to have well maintained affordable housing units.  Having a clean and well maintained property contributes to a healthy environment [...]


MOR’s May Be Suspended, But Let’s Pretend They Weren’t!

As you may or may not have noticed, nobody from HUD or your Contract Administrator is knocking on your door to perform your annual management occupancy review (MOR).  This past year all of the performance-based contracts went out for re-bid.  Some PBCA’s were happy with the results but most were not.  The eleven PBCA awards [...]


Just Announced — HUD Releases 2012 Income Limits

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has just released the 2012 Income Limits for both LIHTC and Section 8 however they are on separate web pages.  The MTSP income limits are to only be used by projects financed with tax-exempt housing bonds – referred to by HUD as Multifamily Tax Subsidy Projects [...]


October TRACS Industry Working Group Meeting

Our TRACS industry meeting began on a sad note:  Willie Spearman, Gail Williamson and Deb Lear have announced their retirement from HUD.    These three individuals have made large contributions to the multifamily housing industry.  They will be sorely missed!

Also discussed at the TRACS industry 202D working group meeting last week was how to address [...]


Planting the Seed in Affordable Housing

Looking out of my office window and anticipating the snow’s disappearance, I am anxiously awaiting the emergence of my flowering bulbs.  I was reminded of how my three little boys and I planted the seeds and bulbs last year.  Even more important was the memory of how much fun it was when we all worked [...]