Training location: Travois, 310 W. 19th Terrace, Kansas City, MO 64108

NSPIRE (approx. 7 hr)

Effective Oct. 1, 2023, the National Standards for the Physical Inspection of Real Estate (NSPIRE) replaced HUD’s previous protocols (HQS, UPCS and REAC) for inspecting housing safety. Intended to align and consolidate the prior physical inspection regulations, NSPIRE focuses on three areas: the housing units where HUD assisted residents live, elements of their building’s non-residential interiors and the exteriors of buildings. NSPIRE scoring is focused on the health and safety of the housing units where residents live, as well as on the functional defects of buildings, and deemphasizes scoring based on the appearance of building exteriors. Knowledge of these new standards is essential for TDHEs to pass state and federal physical inspections.

• Changes to inspection protocol – we will dive into the reasons for the changes and the goals for the new standards.
• Scoring and self-monitoring – how best to score using HUD’s adjusted scoring methodology and the new self-monitoring requirements.
• Deficiency examples – in-depth analysis of each NSPIRE deficiency.
• Exam – optional exam to earn NSPIRE Inspection Specialist (NIS) designation.

HOTMA (approx. 7 hr)

On July 29, 2016, the Housing Opportunity through Modernization Act of 2016 (HOTMA) was signed into law. HOTMA makes numerous amendments to Sections 3, 8 and 16 of the United States Housing Act of 1937, including significant changes to income and rent calculation, net family assets and required deductions. With HUD’s issuance of Notice PIH 2023-34, Tribal Nations and TDHE’s have until Jan. 1, 2025 to implement and come into compliance with the new Part 5 definition of “annual income” under the Indian Housing Block Grant (IHBG) program. During the session, we’ll discuss what this means to your organization’s policies and procedures. We’ll also cover HUD’s final rule implementing Sections 102, 103 and 104 of HOTMA.

Topics covered will include:

• • Asset limitation
  • Calculating income
  • Effective/compliance dates
  • Household composition
  • Income deduction, expenses and hardships
  • Income inclusion and exclusions
  • Interim reexaminations
  • Net family assets
  • Public housing over-income rules
  • Verification

 

Book your stay at these nearby hotels offering the government rate ($126/night):

• Hotel Indigo (0.6 miles, provides a shuttle to Travois)
• Crossroads Hotel (0.3 miles)
• Residence Inn/Courtyard by Marriott Kansas City Downtown (0.6 miles)
• Hampton Inn & Suites Kansas City Downtown (0.6 miles)
• Hotel Phillips (1 mile)
• Home2Suites Kansas City Downtown (0.4 miles)

 

Questions? Contact Crystal Banks-Mann at crystal@travois.com or 816-994-8970.

Training location: Travois, 310 W. 19th Terrace, Kansas City, MO 64108

NSPIRE (approx. 7 hr)

Effective Oct. 1, 2023, the National Standards for the Physical Inspection of Real Estate (NSPIRE) replaced HUD’s previous protocols (HQS, UPCS and REAC) for inspecting housing safety. Intended to align and consolidate the prior physical inspection regulations, NSPIRE focuses on three areas: the housing units where HUD assisted residents live, elements of their building’s non-residential interiors and the exteriors of buildings. NSPIRE scoring is focused on the health and safety of the housing units where residents live, as well as on the functional defects of buildings, and deemphasizes scoring based on the appearance of building exteriors. Knowledge of these new standards is essential for TDHEs to pass state and federal physical inspections.

• Changes to inspection protocol – we will dive into the reasons for the changes and the goals for the new standards.
• Scoring and self-monitoring – how best to score using HUD’s adjusted scoring methodology and the new self-monitoring requirements.
• Deficiency examples – in-depth analysis of each NSPIRE deficiency.
• Exam – optional exam to earn NSPIRE Inspection Specialist (NIS) designation.

HOTMA (approx. 7 hr)

On July 29, 2016, the Housing Opportunity through Modernization Act of 2016 (HOTMA) was signed into law. HOTMA makes numerous amendments to Sections 3, 8 and 16 of the United States Housing Act of 1937, including significant changes to income and rent calculation, net family assets and required deductions. With HUD’s issuance of Notice PIH 2023-34, Tribal Nations and TDHE’s have until Jan. 1, 2025 to implement and come into compliance with the new Part 5 definition of “annual income” under the Indian Housing Block Grant (IHBG) program. During the session, we’ll discuss what this means to your organization’s policies and procedures. We’ll also cover HUD’s final rule implementing Sections 102, 103 and 104 of HOTMA.

Topics covered will include:

• • Asset limitation
  • Calculating income
  • Effective/compliance dates
  • Household composition
  • Income deduction, expenses and hardships
  • Income inclusion and exclusions
  • Interim reexaminations
  • Net family assets
  • Public housing over-income rules
  • Verification

 

Book your stay at these nearby hotels offering the government rate ($126/night):

• Hotel Indigo (0.6 miles, provides a shuttle to Travois)
• Crossroads Hotel (0.3 miles)
• Residence Inn/Courtyard by Marriott Kansas City Downtown (0.6 miles)
• Hampton Inn & Suites Kansas City Downtown (0.6 miles)
• Hotel Phillips (1 mile)
• Home2Suites Kansas City Downtown (0.4 miles)

 

Questions? Contact Crystal Banks-Mann at crystal@travois.com or 816-994-8970.

Training location: Travois, 310 W. 19th Terrace, Kansas City, MO 64108

NSPIRE (approx. 7 hr)

Effective Oct. 1, 2023, the National Standards for the Physical Inspection of Real Estate (NSPIRE) replaced HUD’s previous protocols (HQS, UPCS and REAC) for inspecting housing safety. Intended to align and consolidate the prior physical inspection regulations, NSPIRE focuses on three areas: the housing units where HUD assisted residents live, elements of their building’s non-residential interiors and the exteriors of buildings. NSPIRE scoring is focused on the health and safety of the housing units where residents live, as well as on the functional defects of buildings, and deemphasizes scoring based on the appearance of building exteriors. Knowledge of these new standards is essential for TDHEs to pass state and federal physical inspections.

• Changes to inspection protocol – we will dive into the reasons for the changes and the goals for the new standards.
• Scoring and self-monitoring – how best to score using HUD’s adjusted scoring methodology and the new self-monitoring requirements.
• Deficiency examples – in-depth analysis of each NSPIRE deficiency.
• Exam – optional exam to earn NSPIRE Inspection Specialist (NIS) designation.

HOTMA (approx. 7 hr)

On July 29, 2016, the Housing Opportunity through Modernization Act of 2016 (HOTMA) was signed into law. HOTMA makes numerous amendments to Sections 3, 8 and 16 of the United States Housing Act of 1937, including significant changes to income and rent calculation, net family assets and required deductions. With HUD’s issuance of Notice PIH 2023-34, Tribal Nations and TDHE’s have until Jan. 1, 2025 to implement and come into compliance with the new Part 5 definition of “annual income” under the Indian Housing Block Grant (IHBG) program. During the session, we’ll discuss what this means to your organization’s policies and procedures. We’ll also cover HUD’s final rule implementing Sections 102, 103 and 104 of HOTMA.

Topics covered will include:

• • Asset limitation
  • Calculating income
  • Effective/compliance dates
  • Household composition
  • Income deduction, expenses and hardships
  • Income inclusion and exclusions
  • Interim reexaminations
  • Net family assets
  • Public housing over-income rules
  • Verification

 

Book your stay at these nearby hotels offering the government rate ($126/night):

• Hotel Indigo (0.6 miles, provides a shuttle to Travois)
• Crossroads Hotel (0.3 miles)
• Residence Inn/Courtyard by Marriott Kansas City Downtown (0.6 miles)
• Hampton Inn & Suites Kansas City Downtown (0.6 miles)
• Hotel Phillips (1 mile)
• Home2Suites Kansas City Downtown (0.4 miles)

 

Questions? Contact Crystal Banks-Mann at crystal@travois.com or 816-994-8970.

Training location: Travois, 310 W. 19th Terrace, Kansas City, MO 64108

NSPIRE (approx. 7 hr)

Effective Oct. 1, 2023, the National Standards for the Physical Inspection of Real Estate (NSPIRE) replaced HUD’s previous protocols (HQS, UPCS and REAC) for inspecting housing safety. Intended to align and consolidate the prior physical inspection regulations, NSPIRE focuses on three areas: the housing units where HUD assisted residents live, elements of their building’s non-residential interiors and the exteriors of buildings. NSPIRE scoring is focused on the health and safety of the housing units where residents live, as well as on the functional defects of buildings, and deemphasizes scoring based on the appearance of building exteriors. Knowledge of these new standards is essential for TDHEs to pass state and federal physical inspections.

• Changes to inspection protocol – we will dive into the reasons for the changes and the goals for the new standards.
• Scoring and self-monitoring – how best to score using HUD’s adjusted scoring methodology and the new self-monitoring requirements.
• Deficiency examples – in-depth analysis of each NSPIRE deficiency.
• Exam – optional exam to earn NSPIRE Inspection Specialist (NIS) designation.

HOTMA (approx. 7 hr)

On July 29, 2016, the Housing Opportunity through Modernization Act of 2016 (HOTMA) was signed into law. HOTMA makes numerous amendments to Sections 3, 8 and 16 of the United States Housing Act of 1937, including significant changes to income and rent calculation, net family assets and required deductions. With HUD’s issuance of Notice PIH 2023-34, Tribal Nations and TDHE’s have until Jan. 1, 2025 to implement and come into compliance with the new Part 5 definition of “annual income” under the Indian Housing Block Grant (IHBG) program. During the session, we’ll discuss what this means to your organization’s policies and procedures. We’ll also cover HUD’s final rule implementing Sections 102, 103 and 104 of HOTMA.

Topics covered will include:

• • Asset limitation
  • Calculating income
  • Effective/compliance dates
  • Household composition
  • Income deduction, expenses and hardships
  • Income inclusion and exclusions
  • Interim reexaminations
  • Net family assets
  • Public housing over-income rules
  • Verification

 

Book your stay at these nearby hotels offering the government rate ($126/night):

• Hotel Indigo (0.6 miles, provides a shuttle to Travois)
• Crossroads Hotel (0.3 miles)
• Residence Inn/Courtyard by Marriott Kansas City Downtown (0.6 miles)
• Hampton Inn & Suites Kansas City Downtown (0.6 miles)
• Hotel Phillips (1 mile)
• Home2Suites Kansas City Downtown (0.4 miles)

 

Questions? Contact Crystal Banks-Mann at crystal@travois.com or 816-994-8970.

May 13th-15th, 2025

Graduate Hotel – Nashville, TN

 

**Course Overview:**

This comprehensive training course is designed to equip Tribal housing professionals with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively utilize the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) and NAHASDA programs. The course covers the fundamentals of LIHTC, application processes, compliance requirements, and strategies for successful project implementation within Tribal communities.

 

**Course Objectives:**

– To provide a thorough understanding of the LIHTC program and its benefits for Tribal housing projects.

– To explain the LIHTC application process, including eligibility criteria and documentation requirements.

– To explore the financial structuring of LIHTC projects, including leveraging additional funding sources.

– To highlight compliance and reporting requirements to maintain LIHTC benefits.

– To share best practices and case studies of successful LIHTC projects in Tribal communities.

 

**Target Audience:**

Tribal housing professionals, including housing directors, project managers, financial officers, and other stakeholders involved in developing and managing affordable housing within Tribal communities. By the end of this training course, Tribal housing professionals will be well-prepared to navigate the complexities of the LIHTC program and leverage it to develop and sustain affordable housing in their communities.

 

**Course Duration:**

3 days (16 hours total), with a combination of lectures, interactive workshops, and practical exercises.

 

**Certification:**

Participants who successfully complete the course and pass the exam will receive a nationally recognized certification, demonstrating their proficiency in understanding and utilizing the LIHTC program for Tribal housing development.

 

**Registration Information:**

– Course fee: $795 (includes digital manual, exam fee, breakfast, morning and afternoon snacks)

• EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION: $695, register before March 1st!

– Registration deadline: April 30th, 2025

– Contact information for inquiries and registration: Crystal Banks-Mann – crystal@travois.com

– Venue Information: Graduate by Hilton Nashville

– Room Rate $269/night (book prior to May 1st)

 

**Additional Resources:**

Participants will receive a digital comprehensive course manual, access to online resources, and ongoing support from trainers and experts in the field of affordable housing and LIHTC. If you wish to have a printed manual, there is an additional $60 fee.

 

 

February 11th – 13th, 2025

Graduate Hotel – Tempe, AZ

 

**Course Overview:**

This comprehensive training course is designed to equip Tribal housing professionals with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively utilize the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) and NAHASDA programs. The course covers the fundamentals of LIHTC, application processes, compliance requirements, and strategies for successful project implementation within Tribal communities.

 

**Course Objectives:**

– To provide a thorough understanding of the LIHTC program and its benefits for Tribal housing projects.

– To explain the LIHTC application process, including eligibility criteria and documentation requirements.

– To explore the financial structuring of LIHTC projects, including leveraging additional funding sources.

– To highlight compliance and reporting requirements to maintain LIHTC benefits.

– To share best practices and case studies of successful LIHTC projects in Tribal communities.

 

**Target Audience:**

Tribal housing professionals, including housing directors, project managers, financial officers, and other stakeholders involved in developing and managing affordable housing within Tribal communities. By the end of this training course, Tribal housing professionals will be well-prepared to navigate the complexities of the LIHTC program and leverage it to develop and sustain affordable housing in their communities.

 

**Course Duration:**

3 days (16 hours total), with a combination of lectures, interactive workshops, and practical exercises.

 

**Certification:**

Participants who successfully complete the course and pass the exam will receive a nationally recognized certification, demonstrating their proficiency in understanding and utilizing the LIHTC program for Tribal housing development.

 

**Registration Information:**

– Course fee: $795 (includes digital manual, exam fee, breakfast, morning and afternoon snacks)

– Registration deadline: January 31st, 2025

• EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION – $695, register by December 31st!

– Contact information for inquiries and registration: Crystal Banks-Mann – crystal@travois.com

– Venue Information: Graduate by Hilton Tempe

– Room Rate $229/night (book prior to January 31st)

 

**Additional Resources:**

Participants will receive a digital comprehensive course manual, access to online resources, and ongoing support from trainers and experts in the field of affordable housing and LIHTC. If you wish to have a printed manual, there is an additional $60 fee.

 

 

Training location: Travois, 310 W. 19th Terrace, Kansas City, MO 64108

NSPIRE (approx. 7 hr)

Effective Oct. 1, 2023, the National Standards for the Physical Inspection of Real Estate (NSPIRE) replaced HUD’s previous protocols (HQS, UPCS and REAC) for inspecting housing safety. Intended to align and consolidate the prior physical inspection regulations, NSPIRE focuses on three areas: the housing units where HUD assisted residents live, elements of their building’s non-residential interiors and the exteriors of buildings. NSPIRE scoring is focused on the health and safety of the housing units where residents live, as well as on the functional defects of buildings, and deemphasizes scoring based on the appearance of building exteriors. Knowledge of these new standards is essential for TDHEs to pass state and federal physical inspections.

• Changes to inspection protocol – we will dive into the reasons for the changes and the goals for the new standards.
• Scoring and self-monitoring – how best to score using HUD’s adjusted scoring methodology and the new self-monitoring requirements.
• Deficiency examples – in-depth analysis of each NSPIRE deficiency.
• Exam – optional exam to earn NSPIRE Inspection Specialist (NIS) designation.

HOTMA (approx. 7 hr)

On July 29, 2016, the Housing Opportunity through Modernization Act of 2016 (HOTMA) was signed into law. HOTMA makes numerous amendments to Sections 3, 8 and 16 of the United States Housing Act of 1937, including significant changes to income and rent calculation, net family assets and required deductions. With HUD’s issuance of Notice PIH 2023-34, Tribal Nations and TDHE’s have until Jan. 1, 2025 to implement and come into compliance with the new Part 5 definition of “annual income” under the Indian Housing Block Grant (IHBG) program. During the session, we’ll discuss what this means to your organization’s policies and procedures. We’ll also cover HUD’s final rule implementing Sections 102, 103 and 104 of HOTMA.

Topics covered will include:

• • Asset limitation
  • Calculating income
  • Effective/compliance dates
  • Household composition
  • Income deduction, expenses and hardships
  • Income inclusion and exclusions
  • Interim reexaminations
  • Net family assets
  • Public housing over-income rules
  • Verification

 

Book your stay at these nearby hotels offering the government rate ($126/night):

• Hotel Indigo (0.6 miles, provides a shuttle to Travois)
• Crossroads Hotel (0.3 miles)
• Residence Inn/Courtyard by Marriott Kansas City Downtown (0.6 miles)
• Hampton Inn & Suites Kansas City Downtown (0.6 miles)
• Hotel Phillips (1 mile)
• Home2Suites Kansas City Downtown (0.4 miles)

 

Questions? Contact Crystal Banks-Mann at crystal@travois.com or 816-994-8970.