HCV

Preparing Your PHA for Emergency Inspections

Fall has fallen… bringing with it lower temperatures, chilly breezes, and the splendor of autumn colors. This can only mean one thing… “Old Man Winter” is not far behind and for PHAs everywhere, a spike in emergency inspections will soon be on the horizon.   Is your agency ready?   What are Emergency Inspections? When a PHA receives …

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Landlord Incentive Options for PHAs

One of the biggest roadblocks for HUD’s Housing Choice Voucher program (HCV) is the reluctance among landlords to rent to voucher-holding tenants. We’ve discovered there are plenty of reasons for this hesitancy, but one of the best answers to landlord hesitation (like with most hesitation) is the ability to offer incentives.      We’ve learned creating a …

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The Great Digital Divide- Supporting our Aging Housing Clients

“Technology is a useful servant, but a dangerous master.” – Christian Lous Lange  Our lives have become dependent on technology.   While we appreciate all that advanced technology has done for us as a society, no one can deny some of the problematic aspects that have surfaced along with it.   One of these is the great …

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Advancing Positive Change through Your Administrative Plan

Advancing Positive Change Through Your Administrative Plan

Covid-19 gave us an opportunity to rethink how we plan our PHAs near term and long-term. Revisiting your agency’s administrative plan allows you to adjust policies and procedures that may be outdated or no longer serve your agency or community well. Wherever HUD allows discretion, take advantage of this power to make changes that will …

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Understanding Reasonable Accommodations

Reduce Administrative Costs by Understanding Reasonable Accommodations

Having a disability shouldn’t mean that a person’s housing situation should be intolerable. If someone has a physical or mental disability, it’s imperative they are aware of the accommodation or modification they can request from their housing that will allow them to make the most of their home life. This is not just limited to …

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Quick Guide to Landlord Incentives

Looking to jump start your landlord incentive program but short on time?

Our quick guide is here to help! Get straightforward and practical information that will help you develop your program quickly. Download the AMA quick guide to landlord incentives today!