The 123 from DHG

There's so much information to keep track of in the affordable housing industry. Let us help you break it down with three key things happening in the industry and within our company.

1: HOTMA's Impact on HUD's Multifamily Housing Industry

HOTMA introduces the most significant and comprehensive changes that the HUD Multifamily Housing industry has seen in the last ten years.

Whether you have five or 500 HUD units at your site, you’ll need to correctly incorporate HOTMA requirements.

To implement the mandatory changes, owners must:

Learn and understand the regulatory changes – ideally, now vs. later. Given the complexity and breadth of the changes, it’s essential to start understanding them now instead of later this year.

Update existing written policies and procedures as well as create entirely new ones in response to HUD’s guidance introduced in the HOTMA Final Rule. We will be updating our policies to include HOTMA changes as requirements are solidified.

Update forms used in eligibility determinations and ongoing recertification activities to include new questions and changed processes.

Notify tenants of the changes that are implemented. Doing this in a clear and concise manner will be a challenge. Because it is a lot for operators to digest, it will be a lot for residents to digest. It is critical that we highlight the positive changes HOTMA brings to the industry.

2: A New, Friendly Face: Amanda Piper

DeSilva Housing Group is growing!

We're pleased to welcome Amanda Piper, VP of Communications and Marketing. Amanda has nearly 15 years of experience in the communications industry. Prior to joining DeSilva Housing Group, she worked at Edelman, the largest global communications firm, helping brands promote and evolve their businesses.

At DeSilva Housing Group, Amanda’s mission is to make it as easy as possible for clients to receive and understand important information about the affordable housing industry. She's responsible for content development, maintaining our online presence through our website, newsletter, and social media, developing Affirmative Fair Housing Marketing Plans, and more.

If you're a current client, you'll likely see her on an upcoming call soon!

Read about our full team here.

3. Take the Guesswork Out of AFHMPs

Did you know Affirmative Fair Housing Marketing Plans (AFHMPs) have to be reviewed every five years, and updated any time your property's community demographics, marketing methods, or ownership entities change?

Let us help you take the guesswork out of AFHMPs! We frequently handle multiple plans for large portfolios, and we can also develop plans for individual properties. Click here to learn more or email us to discuss your needs.