Upcoming Events
November & December Online Courses
Please allow 24 hours (Friday registrations not guaranteed until the following Monday) from the time of registration to receive your log on credentials and course administration to be processed. Credit Card payment is preferred. For check payments, access to registered on-demand trainings will not be granted until payment is received.
Online Education with E2L Partnership Cancellation Policy
No cancellations will be allowed for these courses once they have been processed by the JAHMA office. Substitutions are allowed under the following conditions: must be within the 14 days of access, and the original employee did not access the Edge2Learn portal. Student's information will not be sold or distributed to any third party without prior written consent of the student. Taking the course does not constitute consent.
Fair Housing Courses
Fundamentals
Human Resources
Leadership
Maintenance
Compliance
Leading Edge of Maintenance
Breakfast Meeting
Join us for an end of the year update from US Department of HUD representatives. HOTMA, NSPIRE and Staffing will all be discussed in addition to other relevant topics.
Presented By: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Representatives
Panel: Dean J. Santa, Asset Management Division Director; Gregory Collins, Supervisory Project Specialist; Andrea Calderon, Acting Branch Chief; and Jonelle Stewart, Branch Chief
HOTMA
HUD announced the delay of the HOTMA implementation date to July 1, 2025. HUD will discuss how things are progressing on communications with providers, including updates to TRACS, the handbook, and new HUD leases and forms. In some instances, housing providers have been penalized in their MORs for the content of their non-implemented HOTMA policies. What does HUD recommend if housing providers get penalized for HOTMA related changes before the July 2025 compliance date.
NSPIRE
HUD will discuss how the NSPIRE inspections are taking place in the NJ the region. How quickly can property owners expect an NSPIRE IT issue to be resolved. What additional steps can property owners take to make sure that they are able to transmit the necessary corrective action and mitigation information in a timely manner in the event of an IT issue. The notice protocol for an NSPIRE inspection: if a property owner is not provided sufficient notice. The owner’s responsibilities if a resident refuses the NSPIRE inspector access to their unit. Should the inspector be communicating directly with the owner/manager before scheduling the inspection, is he required to?
Staffing
HUD will discuss the recent hiring freeze and how that will impact the owners/agents. HUD in office culture. How often are Account Executive (AE) assignments change, and how can providers make sure they have up-to-date information on who their AE is. How are staff preparing for potential changes in administration.
Agenda
9 — 10 a.m. Registration & Buffet Breakfast
10 a.m. — 12 p.m. Presentation
Registration
Cost: Members $75 / Non-Members $85
Please note: Registration is full. If you would like to join the waiting list, email admin@jahma.org.
Fees and reasonable expenses for the course are an approved project expense. Cancellation Policy: All registrations are confirmed at the time of registration. Substitutions, but no refunds, can be made after that date.
Time Management and Accountability Virtual Session
How can we manage our time and “get stuff done” with so many things beyond our control? Supervisor and agency-imposed deadlines, the ever-changing HOTMA roll-out, and applicants, residents, coworkers, and our own family members interrupting us morning, noon and night? There is hope! Learn from the trainer and from each other how to get your work (and life) in order.
Certified Professional of Occupancy (CPO) Certification Training
A JAHMA and PennDel AHMA Session
A Comprehensive Course for Managers of Affordalbe Housing
Including LIHTC Developments Combined with HUD and Public Housing Projects Undergoing RAD Conversions to PBRA
The CPO Course and Exam that was originally scheduled for June will now take place October 9-11, 2024 at the Courtyard Mt. Laurel Cherry Hill in Mt. Laurel, NJ. If you were registered before April 18, 2024, your registration will transfer to the new date unless you submit a written cancellation. JAHMA and PennDel AHMA strive to ensure that the courses we sponsor include up to date, relevant information. With the requirements of HOTMA still being rolled out, we would like to make every effort to ensure the possibility that HOTMA will be covered in the CPO Course. By October, it is anticipated that HOTMA will be included in the supplemental course materials, however students will not be tested on HOTMA during the exam.
The Certified Professional of Occupancy (CPO) course is a comprehensive program offered by the National Affordable Housing Management Association (NAHMA) for property management staff in affordable developments, including LIHTC combined with HUD and Public Housing projects undergoing RAD conversions to PBRA. It is the only occupancy course that covers the HUD 4350.3 Handbook in its entirety, with specific handbook references cited in the margins of the course text.
Each participant will receive a copy of the 4350.3 Handbook at this course. The two and a half day program is composed of occupancy focused instruction. Participants will receive a voucher from their hosting AHMA to take the CPO exam independently on their own at their home office, or property. Students that successfully pass the exam will receive a CPO certificate and lapel pin. All CPOs will be listed in an online national certification directory. The CPO is a requirement for NAHMA’s National Affordable Housing Professional (NAHP®) certification program.
Fees and reasonable expenses for the course are an approved project expense for front-line staff. It is recommended that course attendees have a basic knowledge of the HUD 4350.3 Handbook prior to registration. It is recommended that attendees bring a highlighter, a calculator and Post It notes to the course.
Hotel Reservations
Reservation Link: here
OR call reservations at 800-647-7595 and reference JAHMA to reserve rooms at the discounted rate by September 9.
Course Schedule
DAY ONE
7:30 a.m. - 8:15 a.m. Registration
8:15 a.m. - 12 p.m. Morning Session
12 p.m. - 1 p.m. Lunch
1 p.m. - 5 p.m. Afternoon Session
5:15 p.m. Adjourn
5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Review Session (Optional)
DAY TWO
8 a.m. - 12 p.m. Morning Session
12 p.m. - 1 p.m. Lunch
12:45 p.m. - 5:15 p.m. Afternoon Session
5:15 p.m. Adjourn
5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Review Session (Optional)
DAY THREE
8 a.m. - 12 p.m. Morning Session
Trainer: Heather Wezensky, CPO, FHC, SHCM, HCCP
Senior Vice President of Compliance for STAR Compliance Consulting, a Division of Seldin Company
Heather brings knowledge from both the property management and regulatory sides of affordable housing industry. She is a 27-year property management veteran; in addition, she has served as the previous manager for both the PBCA Section 8 Contract Administration and LIHTC Program Compliance departments within the Colorado Housing and Finance Authority (CHFA). Prior to that, she was a Project Manager with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Heather is an expert in Fair Housing practices and affordable housing program compliance rules and regulations. These skills allowed her to serve as an expert witness for a recent high-profile Federal Fair Housing property management case. Heather has first-hand insight into the latest affordable housing compliance trends all due to her on-site consulting work with multiple affordable housing programs, in addition to her company reviewing over 1000 resident files on a monthly basis. Her ability to comprehend the complex rules and regulations of the affordable housing industry, allows her to assist her clients across the country to stay compliant with not only state monitoring and government agencies, but also with Fair Housing laws. Heather is the past Chair of NAHMA’s National Fair Housing Committee and is currently the incoming Chair of their Education and Training Committee. She also sits on the SHCM™ Special Advisory & Technical Committee. Heather was given the distinct honor of NAHMA’s Industry Achievement Award in 2019 and is a current NAHMA approved CPO™, BCD™ and FHC™ Instructor.
Registration
Course space is limited. Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis.
There is a $150 administrative fee for cancellation 15 working days prior to the course. After this date, fees are nonrefundable. A substitute may be sent in the place of the registrant. Class space is limited, therefore your registration must be accompanied by full payment in order to confirm your space for this CPO course. This organization complies with Title III of the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA). The site is accessible for individuals with disabilities and if a registrant requires special accommodations, please contact the AHMA office at least ten days prior to the date of the course.
Virtual Tax Credit Continuing Education Seminar
This seminar qualifies for 6 hours of Continuing Education Credits, for those people with the Specialist in Housing Credit Management (SHCM), designation who are in need of Continuing Education Credits.
September & October Online Courses
Please allow 24 hours (Friday registrations not guaranteed until the following Monday) from the time of registration to receive your log on credentials and course administration to be processed. Credit Card payment is preferred. For check payments, access to registered on-demand trainings will not be granted until payment is received.
Online Education with E2L Partnership Cancellation Policy
No cancellations will be allowed for these courses once they have been processed by the JAHMA office. Substitutions are allowed under the following conditions: must be within the 14 days of access, and the original employee did not access the Edge2Learn portal. Student's information will not be sold or distributed to any third party without prior written consent of the student. Taking the course does not constitute consent.
Fair Housing Courses
Fundamentals
Human Resources
Leadership
Maintenance
Compliance
Intro to Managing Blended Program (Layered) Properties
HUD and RD are encouraging, and Owners are increasingly turning to the use of multiple funding programs to acquire and recapitalize affordable housing properties. This course provides an overview of the potential conflicts and challenges of managing such combinations.
July & August Online On-Demand Courses
Please allow 24 hours (Friday registrations not guaranteed until the following Monday) from the time of registration to receive your log on credentials and course administration to be processed. Credit Card payment is preferred. For check payments, access to registered on-demand trainings will not be granted until payment is received.
Online Education with E2L Partnership Cancellation Policy
No cancellations will be allowed for these courses once they have been processed by the JAHMA office. Substitutions are allowed under the following conditions: must be within the 14 days of access, and the original employee did not access the Edge2Learn portal. Student's information will not be sold or distributed to any third party without prior written consent of the student. Taking the course does not constitute consent.
Fair Housing Courses
Fundamentals
Human Resources
Leadership
Maintenance
Leading Age of Maintenance
Compliance
Documenting Resident Infractions Webinar
In this webinar, participants will learn the proper methods of documenting resident files for any type of tenant violations. We will discuss a series of different infractions, the types of documentation needed and the proper language to use when documenting your resident files.
2024 Art & Poster Contest Deadline
Every year the National Affordable Housing Management Association sponsors a Calendar Contest for residents of local AHMA properties. Children, elderly residents and residents with special needs are welcome to submit artwork. Entries are due to JAHMA May 22, 2024.
Spring Management Event
Giddy-up! JAHMA’s Annual Spring Management Event is here! Hundreds of affordable housing professionals from New Jersey will gather at The Borgata for two days of education, networking, and inspiration. More than a dozen vendors who provide services to the affordable housing industry in New Jersey will also be on hand for attendees to visit with.
May & June Online On-Demand Courses
Please allow 24 hours (Friday registrations not guaranteed until the following Monday) from the time of registration to receive your log on credentials and course administration to be processed. Credit Card payment is preferred. For check payments, access to registered on-demand trainings will not be granted until payment is received.
Online Education with E2L Partnership Cancellation Policy
No cancellations will be allowed for these courses once they have been processed by the JAHMA office. Substitutions are allowed under the following conditions: must be within the 14 days of access, and the original employee did not access the Edge2Learn portal. Student's information will not be sold or distributed to any third party without prior written consent of the student. Taking the course does not constitute consent.
Fair Housing Courses
Fundamentals Courses
Human Resources
Leadership
Maintenance
Leading Age of Maintenance
Leasing & Marketing
Compliance
Tax Credit Training & SHCM™ Exam
The Specialist in Housing Credit Management® (SHCM®) certification has been developed by the National Affordable Housing Management Association (NAHMA) especially for management professionals involved with properties developed and operated under the Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program.
Breakfast Meeting
Join us as we talk about HOTMA Hot Topics for the May 31 Policy Changes Deadline.
JAHMA Foundation Scholarship Applications Open
All high school seniors, high school graduates, and senior citizens in a New Jersey Affordable Housing Management Association (JAHMA) “Property Members” are invited by the Board of Directors of the JAHMA Foundation to apply for scholarship grants every spring.
March & April Online On-Demand Courses
Please allow 24 hours (Friday registrations not guaranteed until the following Monday) from the time of registration to receive your log on credentials and course administration to be processed. Credit Card payment is preferred. For check payments, access to registered on-demand trainings will not be granted until payment is received.
Online Education with E2L Partnership Cancellation Policy
No cancellations will be allowed for these courses once they have been processed by the JAHMA office. Substitutions are allowed under the following conditions: must be within the 14 days of access, and the original employee did not access the Edge2Learn portal. Student's information will not be sold or distributed to any third party without prior written consent of the student. Taking the course does not constitute consent.
Fair Housing Courses
Fundamentals Courses
Human Resources
Leadership
Maintenance
Leading Age of Maintenance
Leasing & Marketing
Compliance
Virtual Tax Credit Continuing Education Seminar
This seminar qualifies for 6 hours of Continuing Education Credits, for those people with the Specialist in Housing Credit Management (SHCM), designation who are in need of Continuing Education Credits.
Fair Housing Compliance Virtual Course
The Fair Housing Compliance (FHC) course is a comprehensive program offered by the National Affordable Housing Management Association (NAHMA) for property management staff. NAHMA’s Fair Housing Compliance course provides managers with the information and understanding needed to comply with complex fair housing regulations.
Frozen Pipes: A Virtual Members Meeting
Winter is unpredictable, but you can be prepared. We will go over essential know-how tactics, and time-tested strategies to safeguard multifamily properties from chilling winds and the perils they bring, including the dreaded frozen pipes.
Virtual Session: Waiting List Management Updated for HOTMA
Knowing the regulations and processes for managing a HUD property waiting list are put to the test in an MOR. More importantly, they are key to staying in compliance with Fair Housing laws. This webinar will review creating and maintaining, opening, and closing, placing families with disabled members, documenting changes, updating waiting list information, removing names from the waiting list, reinstating applicants to the list, and record-keeping. This course will reference the 4350.3 as well as HUD’s Notice H 2014-16 Waiting List Administration.
January & February Online On-Demand Courses
Please allow 24 hours (Friday registrations not guaranteed until the following Monday) from the time of registration to receive your log on credentials and course administration to be processed. Credit Card payment is preferred. For check payments, access to registered on-demand trainings will not be granted until payment is received.
Online Education with E2L Partnership Cancellation Policy
No cancellations will be allowed for these courses once they have been processed by the JAHMA office. Substitutions are allowed under the following conditions: must be within the 14 days of access, and the original employee did not access the Edge2Learn portal. Student's information will not be sold or distributed to any third party without prior written consent of the student. Taking the course does not constitute consent.
Fair Housing Courses
Fundamentals Courses
Human Resources
Leadership
Maintenance
Leading Age of Maintenance
Leasing & Marketing
Compliance
HOTMA: An Overview (including HUD’s Supplemental Guidance) Virtual Session
Join PennDel AHMA and JAHMA for this joint virtual session. Find out the most significant HOTMA changes, how the recent guidance significantly changed and clarified some of HUD’s earlier guidance, and when you will need to start following the new rules.
Member Breakfast: HOTMA and NSPIRE Updates
Happening in November 2023. Details, date, and time coming soon.
November & December Online On-Demand Courses
Please allow 24 hours (Friday registrations not guaranteed until the following Monday) from the time of registration to receive your log on credentials and course administration to be processed. Credit Card payment is preferred. For check payments, access to registered on-demand trainings will not be granted until payment is received.
Online Education with E2L Partnership Cancellation Policy
No cancellations will be allowed for these courses once they have been processed by the JAHMA office. Substitutions are allowed under the following conditions: must be within the 14 days of access, and the original employee did not access the Edge2Learn portal. Student's information will not be sold or distributed to any third party without prior written consent of the student. Taking the course does not constitute consent.
Fair Housing Courses
Fundamentals Courses
Human Resources
Leadership
Maintenance
Leading Age of Maintenance
Leasing & Marketing
Compliance
Virtual Tax Credit Continuing Education Seminar
This seminar qualifies for 6 hours of Continuing Education Credits, for those people with the Specialist in Housing Credit Management (SHCM), designation who are in need of Continuing Education Credits.
September & October On-Demand
Please allow 24 hours (Friday registrations not guaranteed until the following Monday) from the time of registration to receive your log on credentials and course administration to be processed. Credit Card payment is preferred. For check payments, access to registered on-demand trainings will not be granted until payment is received.
Online Education with E2L Partnership Cancellation Policy
No cancellations will be allowed for these courses once they have been processed by the JAHMA office. Substitutions are allowed under the following conditions: must be within the 14 days of access, and the original employee did not access the Edge2Learn portal. Student's information will not be sold or distributed to any third party without prior written consent of the student. Taking the course does not constitute consent.
Fair Housing Courses
Fundamentals Courses
Human Resources
Leadership
Maintenance
Leading Age of Maintenance
Leasing & Marketing