Providing high-quality service to the affordable housing industry for 25 years

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.

NHC is dedicated to protecting the privacy and security of our website visitors. We only collect personal information that is voluntarily provided through our Contact forms. We do not share your data or consent with third parties, affiliates, or partners. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact NHCServices@nhcinc.org.

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 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 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

HUD: Relief for RAD Projects Facing Extraordinary Costs

Hot off the presses from HUD: Relief for RAD Projects Facing Extraordinary Costs. Public housing properties converted under RAD receive annual rent increases based on HUD’s Operating Cost Adjustment Factor (OCAF). However, in recent years, rising operating costs have outpaced the standard OCAF, leaving some RAD projects under financial strain. To address this, HUD now …

HUD Extends NSPIRE-V Mandatory Compliance Date to October 1, 2027

HUD extends the NSPIRE-V Mandatory Compliance Date from the original extension date of October 1, 2025, to February 1, 2027. National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials (NAHRO) wrote a great article explaining the new deadline that was given to PHAs. Read more about the extended deadline: HUD Extends NSPIRE-V Mandatory Compliance Date to Feb. …

Please note that the deadline to submit any comments regarding Tenant Eligibility and Rent Procedures to HUD is October 17, 2025

On September 15, HUD wrote an article in the Federal Register titled, “30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Owner’s Certification With HUD Tenant Eligibility and Rent Procedures.” The mentioned forms are now posted to HUDs HOTMA-related Forms Drafting Table at HOTMA Related Forms Drafting Table | HUD.gov / U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development …

The extension for NSPIRE Compliance Act

The extension for the NSPIRE Compliance Act is October 1st for the following (5) New Affirmative Requirements for NSPIRE. 1. Fire Labeled Doors 2. Electrical Safety 3. Guardrails 4. HVAC Standards 5. Interior and Minimum Lighting To learn more, read HUD’s published article, https://www.hud.gov/reac/nspire-notices #HUD #NSPIRE #AffordableHousing #NHC #NationalHousingCompliance

NHC helps fund summer programs at Housing Authority of Jefferson County

With funds provided by National Housing Compliance, the Housing Authority of Jefferson County recently held a picnic to kick-start their six-week summer program, which provides valuable learning resources and educational opportunities for children living in their affordable housing communities. Pictured is our IL Team, Board Members, Michele Williams (Executive Director), Shai Cummings (Youth Program Coordinator), and …

HUD Debuts New Website Focused on High-Quality, Streamlined Service to American Public

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Scott Turner today announced the launch of a new, streamlined HUD.gov website that prioritizes the needs of the American public. “Providing the best and highest quality service to rural, tribal and urban communities means that critical resources online should be streamlined, concise and user-friendly,” Secretary Turner said. …

HUD has updated the VAWA Forms

HUD has revised the forms required under the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2013 (VAWA) and its implementing regulations. These updates extend the expiration date and modify the content to better support compliance with VAWA requirements. VAWA | HUD.gov / U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)

Today: Call your Elected Officials to Protect HUD & Affordable Housing

What’s Happening The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)’s approximately 8,300 employees run affordable housing programs that serve millions of people nationwide, including children, veterans, seniors and persons with disabilities. The administration has asked HUD to cut its workforce by about half, with deep cuts in field offices nationwide and threatened reductions to programs and …

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