Providing high-quality service to the affordable housing industry for 25 years

Welcome to National Housing Compliance

National Housing Compliance (NHC) is a 501c (4) not-for-profit corporation headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia with a
regional presence in Chicago, Illinois.

We provide professional training and compliance services to the affordable housing industry throughout the nation as
well as serve as the performance-based contract administrator (PBCA) for the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban
Development in the states of Georgia and Illinois.

Our mission is to provide high quality, customer-focused compliance services to help our housing industry partners
achieve success in meeting ever-changing HUD regulations and requirements.

NHC is dedicated to protecting the privacy and security of our website visitors. We only collect personal information that is voluntarily provided through our Contact forms. We do not share your data or consent with third parties, affiliates, or partners. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact NHCServices@nhcinc.org.

Essential Information

Operating Cost Adjustment Factors

The Operating Cost Adjustment Factors (OCAFs) for fiscal year (FY) 2024 were published on November 30, 2023 in the
Federal Register.
These factors are used for adjusting or establishing Section 8 rents under the Multifamily Assisted Housing Reform
and Affordability Act of 1997 (MAHRA), as amended, for projects assisted with Section 8 Housing Assistance Payments.
The factors are effective February 11, 2024.

Voucher Processing and Special Claims

A dedicated individual will be available Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST. If you have any
questions or concerns regarding your voucher, tenant files, or special claims, please call 770-939-3939.
Learn more here.

HOTMA

HOTMA resources are available online.
Learn more about HOTMA regulations at: https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/

News & Updates

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Big changes are coming to those who are on SNAP Benefits

The changes will take effect in 2026. The changes include stricter eligibility verification, expanded work requirements, revised benefit levels, and new purchasing limitations. Significant SNAP policy changes scheduled for 2026 are expected to affect millions of households nationwide. Housing providers should understand how these updates may impact residents and onsite compliance obligations. Thank you CMS …

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House Passes the Final FY 2026 Appropriations Bill

This past Friday, the House passed the final FY 2026 appropriations bills after several delays, approving Defense, Transportation-HUD, and Labor-HHS by a wide margin, while Homeland Security passed narrowly amid Democratic opposition over immigration enforcement funding. Overall, Congress rejected the Trump administration’s proposed deep spending cuts, particularly for HUD. Instead of the $43.5 billion requested, lawmakers …

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HUD publishes letter on Screening Criminal Responsibilities

From the Office of Multifamily Housing Programs (U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development): Secretary Publishes Letter on Screening Criminal Responsibilities Today, the Office of Multifamily Housing Programs is announcing that the Secretary has published a letter on screening criminal responsibilities. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has rescinded: 1. Notice 2015-19, …

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Apply now for NLHA’s Resident Scholarship Program.

Education can help open doors – and leave them open – providing you with flexibility and control, now and into the future. Scholarships can make the cost of your education more manageable. The National Leased Housing Association Education Fund is seeking applications for its resident scholarship program. Community members like you are eligible to apply …

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HUD: Relief for RAD Projects Facing Extraordinary Costs

Hot off the presses from HUD: Relief for RAD Projects Facing Extraordinary Costs. Public housing properties converted under RAD receive annual rent increases based on HUD’s Operating Cost Adjustment Factor (OCAF). However, in recent years, rising operating costs have outpaced the standard OCAF, leaving some RAD projects under financial strain. To address this, HUD now …

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HUD Extends NSPIRE-V Mandatory Compliance Date to October 1, 2027

HUD extends the NSPIRE-V Mandatory Compliance Date from the original extension date of October 1, 2025, to February 1, 2027. National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials (NAHRO) wrote a great article explaining the new deadline that was given to PHAs. Read more about the extended deadline: HUD Extends NSPIRE-V Mandatory Compliance Date to Feb. …

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