Introduction to HOTMA Regulations
Program Overview
A comprehensive introduction to the Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act and its impact on calculating rent for public housing programs.
Asset Calculations
Learn how to properly evaluate assets and asset income under current regulations, with practical examples and compliance guidance.
Hands-On Learning
Interactive asset calculation activities to reinforce key concepts through real-world scenarios housing professionals encounter daily.
Annual Income Guidelines
Income Regulations
Detailed breakdown of excluded income regulations under 24 CFR 5.609(b), ensuring proper implementation.
Student Eligibility
Special considerations for student income and eligibility requirements under 24 CFR 5.609(b)(9) and 24 CFR 5.612.
Welfare Benefit Analysis
Guidelines for handling specified welfare benefit reductions, including interactive learning activities.
Annualization Methods
Techniques for annualizing anticipated income according to HCV Guidebook 5.3 and 24 CFR 5.609(d).
Adjusted Income Calculations
Basic Calculations
Master the fundamentals of adjusted income calculations according to 24 CFR 5.611, including standard deductions and eligibility requirements.
Medical & Disability Expenses
Learn proper calculation of medical expenses (24 CFR 5.603 & 5.611(a)(3)) and disability assistance expenses, including eligible deductions and documentation requirements.
Child Care Expenses
Master the rules for calculating childcare expense deductions under 24 CFR 5.603 & 5.611(a)(4), including eligibility criteria and verification standards.
Total Tenant Payment (TTP) Guidelines

Financial Hardship Exemptions
Protocols for minimum rent exemptions
Verification Requirements
Standards under 24 CFR 982.516 & 960.259
Re-examination Procedures
Annual and interim processes
TTP Calculation Fundamentals
Core principles of 24 CFR 5.628
Our training provides comprehensive guidance on determining appropriate tenant payment amounts while ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements.
Public Housing Rent Management

Tenant Rent Calculation
Specialized formulas and considerations for public housing tenant rent determination

Recertification Process
Annual and interim recertification procedures specific to public housing programs

Rent Collection
Effective policies and procedures for consistent rent collection

Eviction Procedures
Compliant and ethical approaches to eviction policies
Case Studies & Practical Application
Public Housing Scenarios
Work through complex rent calculation scenarios specific to Public Housing programs, including unusual income situations, interim changes, and hardship cases. Each exercise includes step-by-step solutions and regulatory references.
Housing Choice Voucher Challenges
Practice HOTMA-compliant calculations for HCV programs through realistic case studies featuring unique family compositions, mixed immigration status, and specialized voucher programs. Includes verification documentation examples.