NCHM webinars: Cost-effective training solutions for busy housing professionals

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UPCOMING WEBINARS:

New HUD Policy on Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, and Program Access

February 7, 2012, 2–3:30 PM EST

On January 28, 2012, HUD Secretary Shaun Donovan announced HUD's Final Rule on equal access to HUD programs regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity. The Department has issued a 58-page rule that will become effective 30 days after publication in the Federal Register. The rule marks the first time that the federal government has broadened the protections provided through its subsidized housing programs to include individuals regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.

In this special edition of NCHM's Spotlight On live webinar series, Mark S. Alper will lead participants through an analysis and discussion of the new rule so that housing professionals can review and modify their own policies accordingly.

What you'll learn:

• What the new rule says, and what it means for you
• What the rule doesn't say or do
• Whether any exemptions will be granted by HUD
• The impact of the new rule on the Fair Housing Act
• How the rule will affect your Tenant Selection Plan or ACOP

Who does the rule apply to?

All HUD housing programs!

Who should attend:

• PHA staff
• Privately-owned, project-based HUD assisted housing managers
• Directors of Compliance
• Housing Choice Voucher supervisors and staff

This webinar will get you up-to-speed on the implications and finer points of this late-breaking policy announcement from HUD—don't miss it!

LIHTC Student Issues

February 28, 2012, 2–3:30 PM EST

Student eligibility restrictions are a given with the LIHTC Program and have been part of the Section 42 regulations since the beginning. Some issues of student income, however, are relatively new with updates to the HUD Handbook 4350.3 and IRS interpretation in the Guide to Completing Form 8823. Even though the two are apples and oranges by comparison, there seems to exist confusion among practitioners between the components of student eligibility and student income. This webinar will clearly explain the differences by drawing a distinct line between them and their regulatory requirements.

What you'll learn:

• How to apply the five current exceptions for student households under Section 42
• How to correctly interpret and apply the regulatory nuances for student eligibility
• How student employment income should be handled according to HUD Handbook 4350.3
• How student financial assistance should be handled according to the 4350.3 and the IRS

About the Spotlight On Webinar Series

Staying current with the rapid-fire changes in subsidized housing is tough for busy housing professionals. That's why we developed Spotlight On, a webinar series designed to provide an opportunity for even the busiest of people to get up to speed on important new developments affecting our industry. Spolight On webinars also examine topics that aren't addressed in any handbook or policy guide.