by NCHM | Jul 31, 2026 | Compliance
What is AFFH? AFFH stands for Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing, and it’s a provision embedded in the Fair Housing Act, Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968. While most of us know the Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination in housing based on race,... by NCHM | Jul 23, 2026 | NSPIRE
HUD’s National Standards for the Physical Inspection of Real Estate (NSPIRE) have changed how HUD-assisted housing is evaluated. For Public Housing and HUD Multifamily Housing, NSPIRE replaced the former Uniform Physical Condition Standards (UPCS) inspection model,... by NCHM | Jun 30, 2026 | Compliance
If you’re managing affordable housing properties or working with HUD programs, you’ve likely encountered HUD Form 2530, a document that plays a critical role in partner eligibility and compliance. For those looking into affordable housing, we’ll... by NCHM | Jun 30, 2026 | Section 8
What are Fair Market Rents? Fair Market Rents (FMR) are rental price estimates published annually by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). These figures serve a critical role in housing assistance programs, particularly the Section 8 Housing... by NCHM | Jun 30, 2026 | Compliance
What is Area Median Income (AMI)? Area Median Income (AMI) is the midpoint household income for a specific geographic area, calculated annually by HUD, where half of the households earn more and half earn less. While AMI is commonly used, HUD’s official term is... by NCHM | Jun 30, 2026 | Compliance
HUD’s insurance requirements are designed to protect both the property investment and the residents who call these communities home. This guide breaks down exactly what coverage HUD demands, how requirements shift across different loan programs, and what... by NCHM | Jun 30, 2026 | LIHTC
The Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) represents the federal government’s most significant tool for encouraging affordable housing development. Since its creation in 1986, the program has financed more than three million affordable rental units across the... by NCHM | Jun 30, 2026 | Senior Housing
What is a HUD Project Rental Assistance Contract (PRAC)? A Project Rental Assistance Contract (PRAC) is a rental subsidy program administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) under Section 202 and Section 811 of the Housing Act. The... by NCHM | Jun 30, 2026 | Emergency Management
When a pipe bursts at 2 a.m. or a resident loses heat during a winter storm, the clock doesn’t stop, and neither can we. After hours emergencies test every property management team’s preparedness, responsiveness, and ability to protect both residents and... by NCHM | Jun 30, 2026 | Compliance
Program Overview Section 811 of the National Affordable Housing Act authorizes HUD to provide funding for supportive housing designed for extremely low-income adults with disabilities. The program operates through two distinct models: the Project Rental Assistance...