• All managers responsible for Tenant Certifications should be certified within 90 days and every two years thereafter

• USDA RD is requiring owner/agents to pay note rate rent and late loan payment penalties due to errors in individual certifications or errors in procedure

• Improve results or avoid problems during supervisory visits by learning and practicing the basics as well as the latest changes

• The two-day seminar (4 hours/day) will cover the entire spectrum of USDA-RD occupancy regulations and procedures. It provides new managers with the basic skills and reference materials to complete all basic occupancy-related work. Experienced managers will refresh skills and improve compliance

• Deductions and Allowances Segment: This segment of the course will review allowable deduction amounts and allowances for various households
• Annual Income Segment: Reviews proper income calculations and determining asset value
• Certifications Segment: Reviews the proper completion of a tenant certification as well as the timetables involved with submitting to USDA-RD
• Other Segments: A segment will be taught on other types of rental assistance as well as applications and waiting lists

• Completion of seminar qualifies students for certified manager / USDA-RD Certificate of Completion

• Structured to encompass the initial certification as well as re-certification

• Taught by professional property managers with years of experience in successful operation of 515 projects

• Detailed training in USDA-RD 515 Occupancy requirements

• Course reviewed and approved by USDA-RD State Office

• Updated to reflect latest federal and state regulations and policies