As part of its ongoing commitment to provide decent, safe, and sanitary housing, HUD has announced that all federally-assisted units must be equipped with carbon monoxide detection systems no later than December 27, 2022. Notice 2022-01, published on January 31, 2022...
Do you use TRACS to submit or track your monthly vouchers? If so, you are familiar with the annual Cyber Awareness Challenge. Each year, you are required to complete the challenge by logging in and taking on the role of a Federal agent with access to highly sensitive...
Section 8? Section 42? Section 202 with Section 8? Section 236? These are the short-hand descriptors commonly used in referring to the affordable housing programs in the US. With so many numbers, it can be hard to keep track of what they all mean! The most ubiquitous...
Certified Occupancy Specialist (COS) is the most sought-after professional credential in the affordable housing industry. Many property management companies, governmental agencies, and other employers involved in affordable housing prefer and, often require, that...
MOR stands for “Management and Occupancy Review.” During an MOR, a representative from either HUD or your Contract Administrator (CA) will visit your site and perform an audit of your files and an inspection of your property. The MOR process is a lengthy one: it may...