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.

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 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 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

Biden Administration released the budget and it’s good news for HUD!

From NCSHA: Yesterday, the Biden Administration unveiled its Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Budget. This entails allocating $72.6 billion in discretionary budget authority for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), reflecting a $1.9 billion increase or a 2.7 percent uptick from the 2024 enacted level. The Administration proposes further initiatives concerning affordable housing. …

HUD Proposes New Rule Regarding the HOME Program

In the upcoming weeks, HUD plans to introduce a proposed rule aimed at enhancing the accessibility and usability of the HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME program), which is the largest annual block grant in the nation supporting housing supply. HUD’s proposed enhancements are designed to simplify the process for individuals and families seeking rental or …

2024 COLA Announced

Social Security benefits and Supplemental Security Income payments will increase by 3.2% in 2024. Read more about the Social Security Cost-of-Living adjustment for 2024.

HOTMA

On February 14, 2023, a final rule was published that revises HUD regulations to implement parts of the Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act of 2016 (HOTMA). The effective date of the HOTMA provisions is January 1, 2024. Owners may not implement these provisions prior to their effective dates. The Office of Multifamily Housing will be …

HUD Announces New 2023 Income Limits

On May 15, 2023, HUD released the 2023 Income Limits for HUD programs. To access the new income limits, visit the HUDUser website at: https://www.huduser.gov/portal/datasets/il.html For HUD’s Multifamily Housing program,the new 2023 Income limits are effective immediately. All new certifications created and finalized on 5/15/2023 or later will include the new income limits.

INSTRUCTIONS: 5th Round: COVID-19 Supplemental Payment Requests

Pursuant to HUD Notice H 2022-06, dated October 31, 2022, NHC has been assigned by HUD to process COVID-19 Supplemental Payment Requests (CSP Requests) – Round V. Below are instructions on how to submit your CSP Request to NHC to ensure timely processing. **DEADLINE: CSP Requests are due by February 21, 2023. ** Highlights of …

February 2023 SAHMA Affordable Housing Conference – NHC Add-On

Greetings Georgia Owners and Agents: This year, National Housing Compliance has partnered with SAHMA and will be participating in SAHMA’s full day Add-On Course on Tuesday, February 14, 2023. Please join our staff, along with Gwen Volk of INFOCUS, Inc. for an informative session on the Basics of HUD Occupancy during the morning session – …

2023 COLA Announced

Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits for approximately 70 million Americans will increase 8.7 percent in 2023. The 8.7 percent cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) will begin with benefits payable to more than 65 million Social Security beneficiaries in January 2023. Increased payments to more than 7 million SSI beneficiaries will begin on December 30, …

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