Conquering USDA/RD Compliance

Three-Day Virtual Training 


October 17 - 19, 2023

11:00 AM - 4:00 PM EDT (Each Day)

RD Compliance Certification​ Course on eligibility, from processing applications, income, assets, leasing, and student status.

Conquer USDA/RD Compliance

Learn How to Conquer Rural Development Compliance

Join our USDA Rural Development (RD) training seminar! USDA/RD provides safe and affordable housing for the nation’s most vulnerable families living in rural areas. In order to help these vital housing programs remain going owners and agents need to do their part by operating their properties in accordance with current regulations. But with ever-changing regulations, maintaining compliance can be challenging. Failing to maintain compliance can result in dire consequences for the owner, the project and, most importantly, the tenants.

Developed by Amanda Lee Gross, VP of Training and Compliance Policy, US Housing Consultant's “Conquering USDA Rural Development Compliance” course assists affordable housing professionals in achieving and maintaining USDA project compliance. 

Enroll in our training, which delves deeply into Rural Development’s laws and regulations while also providing real-world examples. This engaging and interactive session uses examples and exercises to ensure attendees complete the session with a thorough understanding of how to maintain project compliance and why it is important to do so. An optional certification exam is offered on the third day of this course.

Our Compliance workshops and full certification courses cover all aspects of USDA RD Compliance

In this training, we will cover all aspects of determining eligibility, including everything from processing applications to calculating income and recertification requirements. Participants will perform exercises that will allow them to finish the session with a thorough understanding of how to determine household eligibility.

Learn About USDA/RD Household Eligibility

USDA Rural Development Compliance includes many requirements regarding tenant selection and eligibility. The 3560 Handbook breaks down requirements to ensure that every applicant is eligible for occupancy and rental assistance (RA). This seminar will review:

  • Verifying and Calculating Income and Assets and Adjusted Income
  • Tenant Recertification and Changes in Eligibility
  • Waiting Lists, Tenant Selection, and Unit Assignment
  • Assigning Rental Assistance.
  • Working with USDA/RD’s Project Requirements
RD A.C.E. Certification 

All attendees will have the option of taking the USHC Rural Development Accredited Compliance Expert (A.C.E) Designation. The RD A.C.E Certification is a specialized designation for affordable housing management professionals working with RD’s Multifamily programs. Professionals holding this designation have a thorough understanding of determining household eligibility and rent for RD’s Multifamily Housing programs. The A.C.E certification exam is an optional exam offered online after the course.

What You Will Takeaway
  • Instructor: Randy McCall
  • Type of Instruction: Virtual Presentation
  • Certification: 16.5 Hours of CEU
  • Certificate Provided: Yes
  • Cost Per Person: $600
  • Hours Applied to ACE Certification: HUD, RD, and HOME A.C.E Only
  • PDF Manual (to Download and Use as a Reference)

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