Nationwide Affordable Housing Compliance

    HOTMA 2027 Readiness

    The HUD Multifamily HOTMA Compliance Checklist

    Everything HUD multifamily owners need to do before January 1, 2027. A practical 21-page checklist developed by compliance practitioners.

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    What's in this checklist

    This 21-page checklist is structured around the actual HOTMA implementation work required for HUD multifamily owners. It's not a regulatory summary. It's a working document compliance teams can use to track their readiness.

    Coverage includes

    • Governing documents and policy updates
    • Income calculation changes
    • Asset rule updates
    • Verification and documentation procedures
    • Interim and annual recertifications
    • Forms and templates
    • Staff training requirements
    • Technology and systems readiness
    • Audit-ready documentation
    • Implementation timeline working backward from January 1, 2027

    Built for

    Property management companies, affordable housing owners, compliance directors and managers, asset managers, any HUD multifamily operator preparing for HOTMA.

    FAQ

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    Checklist

    The LIHTC File Review Checklist

    The actual checklist our compliance reviewers use. Walk through any LIHTC file with a structured methodology.

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    Reference

    The TRACS 202D Submission Cheat Sheet

    Common errors that cause TRACS rejections and how to fix them before submission.

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    Reference

    The Affordable Housing Compliance Glossary

    Plain-language definitions, organized by program. The reference guide compliance teams actually use.

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