HOTMA, NSPIRE & Disparate Impact—Key Updates You Must Implement Now!
Session 1: HOTMA Final Rule | By: Paul Flogstad | 60 Mins
The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has finalized the Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act (HOTMA), introducing essential reforms to simplify HUD rental assistance programs, including Section 8 and public housing. These changes aim to streamline income determinations, lessen administrative burdens, and improve tenant benefits.
With staggered implementation timelines, it is vital for PHAs, multifamily housing owners, and industry professionals to comprehend the new compliance requirements and prepare for upcoming changes.
Session Objective:
This session will dive deep into the HOTMA final rule, explaining its impact on income determinations, asset limits, medical expense deductions, and program administration. Attendees will gain insights into:
- The key regulatory changes affecting PHAs, landlords, and tenants
- Simplified income and asset verification processes to ease compliance
- New standard deductions and medical expense rules for tenants
- Implementation timelines and best practices to stay compliant
Session Highlights:
- Income Reviews & Self-Certification – Reducing tenant paperwork burdens
- Streamlined Verification – Aligning requirements across HUD programs
- Use of Income Determinations from Other Programs – Enhancing efficiency
- Increased Standard Deduction – Adjustments for inflation
- Medical & Disability Expense Deductions – Higher thresholds
- Hardship Relief – Addressing financial challenges for tenants
- Asset Limits & Exclusions – Supporting financial stability for residents
Session 2: NSPIRE Final Rule | By: Rhanda Mckown | 60 Mins
HUD’s National Standards for the Physical Inspection of Real Estate (NSPIRE) mark a major shift from Housing Quality Standards (HQS) and Uniform Physical Condition Standards (UPCS). With new scoring criteria and a stronger emphasis on Health & Safety (H&S) deficiencies, staying compliant requires a clear understanding of the changes.
Join Rhanda McKown in this exclusive webinar to decode NSPIRE’s updates, administrative guidelines, and scoring system—ensuring you’re fully prepared for upcoming inspections.
Session Objective:
This session will equip property managers, housing inspectors, and compliance professionals with the knowledge and tools to navigate NSPIRE successfully. By attending, you will:
- Understand the key differences between HQS, UPCS, and NSPIRE
- Learn how to identify inspectable vs. non-inspectable items under NSPIRE
- Decode the NSPIRE Administrative Notice and its impact on inspections
- Master the updated scoring system outlined in the NSPIRE Scoring Notice
- Gain clarity on Health & Safety (H&S) deficiencies and their role in compliance
- Learn how inspectors select units for sample inspections—and how to prepare
Session Highlights:
- NSPIRE vs. UPCS: Key Differences – Understanding the shift in inspection protocols
- Health & Safety (H&S) Focus – Prioritizing critical issues to maintain compliance
- Non-Scored Deficiencies – What they mean for your property’s inspection results
- Inspection Sampling – How inspectors select units and what you need to know
- Avoiding Compliance Pitfalls – Best practices to pass inspections with confidence
Session 3: Disparate Impact Rules & Background Checks in 2025 | By: Doug Chasick | 60 Mins
For years, the mantra in fair housing training has been: "Treat everyone the same!" However, with today’s focus on Disparate Impact Theory, that advice is not just outdated—it’s risky.
Neutral policies are no longer automatically safe, and restrictions on criminal background checks are evolving rapidly. Property owners and managers must stay informed to avoid fair housing complaints and litigation.
Join Doug Chasick, CPM®, CAPS, CAS, SLE, for an insightful webinar on HUD’s latest guidance on criminal background checks, fair housing compliance, and best practices for risk mitigation.
Session Objective:
This session will provide a clear roadmap to help you navigate the complexities of disparate impact and fair housing compliance. By attending, you will:
- Understand Disparate Impact Theory and how it affects compliance efforts
- Review HUD and DOJ’s latest fair housing guidance
- Explore the three-step burden-shifting process in discrimination claims
- Identify which offenses may be considered grounds for denial
- Learn about look-back periods and how to apply them within compliance standards
- Balance risk mitigation with fair housing obligations
- Improve communication strategies to maintain fair housing compliance
- Recognize the thin line between disrespect and discrimination
- Manage the interactive process effectively to prevent complaints
Session Highlights:
- Types of Discrimination – Understanding disparate treatment vs. disparate impact
- The Danger of “Treating Everyone the Same” – Why this outdated approach leads to legal risks
- Criminal Background Checks & Disparate Impact – What’s changing and how to comply
- Three-Step Burden Shifting Process – How HUD evaluates disparate impact complaints
- Offenses & Look-Back Periods – Best practices for setting fair and compliant policies
- Fair Housing Training Strategies – Educating teams to mitigate risk and ensure compliance
Who Should Attend
- Individuals involved or interested in housing policies, public housing agencies (PHAs)
- All on-site and multi-site personnel including Regional/Area Managers, Community Managers, Leasing Managers, Training and HR Professionals
- Maintenance staff
- Multifamily housing owners (MFH owners)
- Policymakers
- Advocacy groups working on housing and disability issues
- Senior citizen organizations
- Social Worker
