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New to the HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) Program? Experienced and want to deepen your knowledge of HOME requirements? This is the right training for you. Let's get started!

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Engaging, self-paced training when you need it
Foundational training for government, nonprofit, for profit, and property management staff
Guidance including notices, HOMEfires, and guides
Challenge questions and exams to test your understanding of the requirements

Modules

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Training Order: Take the first three modules in sequential order. These core modules lead you through a track of program-wide basics. Completion of the first three modules in the sequenced order is a prerequisite for taking the remaining modules.

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Module 1

Module 1

Module 1

Overview of the HOME Program

Module 1: Overview of the HOME Program

History and Goals
Allocation of Funds to PJs
Roles and Relationships
Policies and Procedures

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Module 2

Module 2

Module 2

HOME Program Requirements

Module 2: HOME Program Requirements

Eligible and Ineligible Activities
Eligible Costs and Fees
Eligible Forms of Assistance
Subsidy Limits
Eligible Beneficiaries and Properties
Period of Affordability (POA)

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Module 3

Module 3

Module 3

HOME Program Administration

Module 3: HOME Program Administration

Timelines and Deadlines
Commitments
Written Agreements
Risk Assessment and Monitoring
Recordkeeping
Integrated Disbursement and Information System (IDIS)
Uniform Administrative Requirements
Program Income, Recaptured Funds, Repayments, and Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) Proceeds

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Module 4

Module 4

Module 4

Homeowner Rehab Programs

Module 4: Homeowner Rehabilitation Programs

Homeowner Rehabilitation Activities and Costs
Forms of Financial Assistance
Eligible Property Types
Maximum Property Value
Applicant and Ownership Interest in Property

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Module 5

Module 5

Module 5

Homebuyer Programs

Module 5: Homebuyer Programs

Overview of Homebuyer Programs
Activities and Eligible Costs
Requirements Related to the HOME-Assisted Properties and HOME-Assisted Buyers
Written Policies
Underwriting/Subsidy Layering
Nine-Month Sales Deadline in HOME
Long-Term Affordability
Recapture Provisions and Requirements
Resale Provisions and Requirements

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Module 6

Module 6

Module 6

Rental Housing Activities

Module 6: Rental Housing Activities

Project Selection and Eligible Activities
Costs and Cost Allocation
Investing HOME Funds
Underwriting/Subsidy Layering
Market Assessment
Developer Capacity Review
Project Review Steps
Rent Limits
Occupancy and Affordability
Property Standards

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Module 7

Module 7

Module 7

Long-term Compliance

Module 7: Rental Housing - Long-term Compliance

Rent Limits
Income and Tenant Issues
Maintaining Unit Mix
Monitoring Rental Housing

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Module 8

Module 8

Module 8

CHDOs

Module 8: CHDOs

Overview of the CHDO Set-Aside Requirement
Eligible Uses of HOME Funds by CHDOs
CHDO Set-Aside Roles
Qualifying as a CHDO
Special Assistance to CHDOs

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Module 9

Module 9

TBRA

Module 9: TBRA

Program Administration
Types of TBRA
Ongoing Responsibilities

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Module 10

Module 10

HOME Match

Module 10: HOME Match

Overview of Match Requirements
Eligible Sources of Match
Guidance to Help PJs Meet the Match Obligation

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Module 11

Module 11

Reporting and IDIS

Module 11: Reporting and IDIS

Reporting
IDIS Reports as a Management Tool

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Module 12

Module 12

Other Federal Requirements

Module 12: Other Federal Requirements

Nondiscrimination and Equal Access
Employment and Contracting
Environmental Review Requirements
Lead-Based Paint Requirements
Acquisition, Relocation, and Section 104(d)

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