What is a Capital Needs Assessment? A Capital Needs Assessment is a comprehensive property inspection and analysis designed to identify the current and future capital needs of a property. It evaluates the physical condition of all major systems and components to...
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) oversees federal housing assistance programs, establishing regulations, setting income limits, and distributing funding. However, HUD doesn’t work directly with applicants. Public Housing Agencies...
What is the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA)? The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) is a federal law that provides critical housing protections for survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking. Under VAWA, applicants and tenants in...
What is the Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) Program? The Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) serves as a central tool of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Launched in 2012 to address a critical challenge facing affordable housing...
What is a Reasonable Accommodation? A reasonable accommodation is a change, exception, or adjustment to a rule, policy, practice, or service that allows a person with a disability to have equal access to housing. The fundamental goal is to remove barriers that prevent...
On May 6, 2026, HUD announced that the new EIV-SAVE Tenant Matching Report is ready for PHA use following a 5-month process. The new Enterprise Income Verification (EIV) report compares PHA-provided citizenship descriptors to data reflected in the US Citizenship and...
For seniors on a fixed income, finding safe and affordable housing is more than a financial necessity; it is a foundation for health and independence. At NCHM, we work closely with the programs and managers that provide these essential services. This guide breaks down...
What is Resyndication? Resyndication is the process of obtaining a new allocation of Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) for an existing affordable housing property that has reached the end of its initial compliance period. Effectively, it allows the property to...
The short answer is: it depends. The longer answer can be a bit confusing, so let’s break it down as simply as possible. Background The concept of housing specifically for older adults has existed in the U.S. since the mid-1800s. Early examples include: St. Margaret’s...
A HUD inspection is a comprehensive evaluation of the physical condition of properties that receive federal assistance or are insured by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). These inspections are designed to ensure that taxpayers’ dollars are...
