Events

Training Updates:

Staying engaged and informed is extremely important, and we connect everyone in our industry to the tools and resources they need to succeed. Every year we host a Conference & Expo in Southern California, Arizona, and Nevada.

We look forward to planning and seeing everyone at the annual Conference and Expo’s in 2025. These events will offer updates in the housing industry, legislative changes, latest training topics, Vendor Expos, and more.

Check back for updates. Click here to download our 2025 Training Calendar. If you have questions or need more information, email training@ahma-psw.org or call our team at 866.698.AHMA (2462).


 

48th Annual CA Conference & Expo

  • May 19, 2025 - May 21, 2025 4:00 pm - 4:30 pm

Be the “Driving Change” at AHMA-PSW’s 2025 CA Conference & Expo!

A high-quality program to educate, train and empower attendees to make a difference in their communities.

  • Welcome Reception: Monday, May 19th
  • Expo, May 20th 7:30 am – 4:00 pm
  • 2 Days – Concurrent Sessions
  • 8 Training Tracks
  • 6 Sessions per Track
  • Maintenance Madness, May 20th

Click here to visit the microsite for more details.

Registering a group of 5 of more? We can assist. Email Jazmin Ceballos at ed@ahma-psw.org and she will send you a group registration form. Once completed and returned, AHMA-PSW staff will register your group for your convenience.

Don’t wait!

Conference registration closes May 9, 2025

Hotel Information:

All attendees must make their own hotel reservation. Click here or email Romeo Silayan at Romeo.Silayan@marriott.com or call him at 310-337-8034 to book a room at the special group rate for the “AHMA-PSW Conference”. Group Name: AHMA Annual Convention 2025

Last Day to Book at the Special Group RateSunday, April 25, 2025

Payments:

All payments, must be received by Wednesday, April 30th.

Conference Terms & Conditions:

We strongly recommend that  you review the attached terms and conditions prior to registering for the conference & expo.

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Webinar: HOTMA Income Rules

  • June 3, 2025 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

This session covers updates to the treatment of foster children and adults, new income exclusions, revised calculation methods, the new verification hierarchy, and other changes to verification requirements. It also explores adopting means-tested and streamlined approaches and incorporating student financial aid across HUD programs.

Presented by Gwen Volk

*** HOTMA Series Bundle Registration ***

This class is part of the AHMA-PSW HOTMA Series, consisting of 6 webinars. A Bundle rate is available at registration . The Bundle will include attendance to the following scheduled webinars:

Session 1 – HOTMA Income Rules (June 3rd)
Session 2 – HOTMA Asset Rules (June 5th)
Session 3 – HOTMA Allowances & Deductions (June 18th)
Session 4 – HOTMA Annual Recertification (July 8th)
Session 5 – HOTMA Interims (July 10th)
Session 6 – HOTMA Section 8 Asset Restrictions and other Special Requirements (August 5th)

 

Meeting Link Details

The meeting link and details will be sent out to registrants in a separate email, no later than 48 hours prior to the training date and a reminder will be emailed an hour before the training course. Please be sure to check your junk mail for any emails from training@ahma-psw.org.

 

Registration Payment & Cancellation Policy

Payment Policy: Payment for course registration is due prior to the scheduled class date. If a registrant is registered within 3 business days of the scheduled training, payment is required to be made via credit card. Send an email to training@ahma-psw.org or call the office at 1.866.698.2462 to make payment by credit card.

Cancellation Policy: For a full refund, cancellation needs to be completed 7 days prior to the scheduled training date by via email to training@ahma-psw.orgYou will be charged full registration if cancellation is not done within that stated period.

Webinar: HOTMA Asset Rules

  • June 5, 2025 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

This session addresses updates like new asset exclusions, thresholds, the treatment of real property and non-essential personal property, changes in verification requirements, new methods of imputing income, the impact of means-tested verification, and the self-certification process for assets.

Presented by Gwen Volk 

 Meeting Link Details

The meeting link and details will be sent out to registrants in a separate email, no later than 48 hours prior to the training date and a reminder will be emailed an hour before the training course. Please be sure to check your junk mail for any emails from training@ahma-psw.org.

Registration Payment & Cancellation Policy

Payment Policy: Payment for course registration is due prior to the scheduled class date. If a registrant is registered within 3 business days of the scheduled training, payment is required to be made via credit card. Send an email to training@ahma-psw.org or call the office at 1.866.698.2462 to make payment by credit card.

Cancellation Policy: For a full refund, cancellation needs to be completed 7 days prior to the scheduled training date by via email to training@ahma-psw.org. You will be charged full registration if cancellation is not made within that stated period.

Webinar: HOTMA Allowances & Deductions

  • June 18, 2025 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
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Highlights include CPI-based adjustments, the increased factor (from 3% to 10%) for calculating medical and disability expenses, phase-in provisions for existing tenants, general relief measures, owner choices for new tenants, and discretionary hardship policies.

Presented by Gwen Volk 

 Meeting Link Details

The meeting link and details will be sent out to registrants in a separate email, no later than 48 hours prior to the training date and a reminder will be emailed an hour before the training course. Please be sure to check your junk mail for any emails from training@ahma-psw.org.

Registration Payment & Cancellation Policy

Payment Policy: Payment for course registration is due prior to the scheduled class date. If a registrant is registered within 3 business days of the scheduled training, payment is required to be made via credit card. Send an email to training@ahma-psw.org or call the office at 1.866.698.2462 to make payment by credit card.

Cancellation Policy: For a full refund, cancellation needs to be completed 7 days prior to the scheduled training date by via email to training@ahma-psw.org. You will be charged full registration if cancellation is not made within that stated period.

Webinar: HOTMA Annual Recertification

  • July 8, 2025 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

This session explains and demonstrates updated methods for determining income, expanded use of the Enterprise Income Verification (EIV) system, and new owner options for changes within 90 days prior to annual recertifications.

Presented by Gwen Volk 

 Meeting Link Details

The meeting link and details will be sent out to registrants in a separate email, no later than 48 hours prior to the training date and a reminder will be emailed an hour before the training course. Please be sure to check your junk mail for any emails from training@ahma-psw.org.

Registration Payment & Cancellation Policy

Payment Policy: Payment for course registration is due prior to the scheduled class date. If a registrant is registered within 3 business days of the scheduled training, payment is required to be made via credit card. Send an email to training@ahma-psw.org or call the office at 1.866.698.2462 to make payment by credit card.

Cancellation Policy: For a full refund, cancellation needs to be completed 7 days prior to the scheduled training date by via email to training@ahma-psw.org. You will be charged full registration if cancellation is not made within that stated period.

Webinar: Live-In Aides: Compliance Made Clear

  • July 9, 2025 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

This course provides a comprehensive overview of the rules and regulations governing LiveIn Aides in HUD housing as outlined in the HUD Handbook 4350.3. Participants will gain a clear understanding of eligibility requirements, documentation processes, and compliance standards necessary to ensure proper application of HUD policies. Through interactive examples and case studies, this course will equip learners with the knowledge to confidently address LiveIn Aide-related issues in HUD housing management.

Learning Objectives:
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

  1. Define the role and eligibility criteria for LiveIn Aides as outlined in HUD regulations.
  2. Interpret key HUD rules related to income calculations, family composition, and unit size considerations.
  3. Apply HUD policies to real-world scenarios, ensuring compliance with tenant and housing authority requirements.
  4. Document and manage the necessary paperwork to support LiveIn Aide eligibility and recertification processes.
  5. Identify common challenges and develop strategies for resolving disputes or misunderstandings regarding LiveIn Aides.

Presented by Gwen Volk

 Meeting Link Details

The meeting link and details will be sent out to registrants in a separate email, no later than 48 hours prior to the training date and a reminder will be emailed an hour before the training course. Please be sure to check your junk mail for any emails from training@ahma-psw.org.

Registration Payment & Cancellation Policy

Payment Policy: Payment for course registration is due prior to the scheduled class date. If a registrant is registered within 3 business days of the scheduled training, payment is required to be made via credit card. Send an email to training@ahma-psw.org or call the office at 1.866.698.2462 to make payment by credit card.

Cancellation Policy: For a full refund, cancellation needs to be completed 7 days prior to the scheduled training date by via email to training@ahma-psw.org. You will be charged full registration if cancellation is not made within that stated period.

Webinar: HOTMA Interims

  • July 10, 2025 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
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Covers changes to lease terms, the 10% adjusted income threshold for increases, owner discretion on decreases, restrictions on reviewing increases in earned income, owner options with EIV, non-interim re-examinations, and new limitations on retroactive rent reductions.

Presented by Gwen Volk

 Meeting Link Details

The meeting link and details will be sent out to registrants in a separate email, no later than 48 hours prior to the training date and a reminder will be emailed an hour before the training course. Please be sure to check your junk mail for any emails from training@ahma-psw.org.

Registration Payment & Cancellation Policy

Payment Policy: Payment for course registration is due prior to the scheduled class date. If a registrant is registered within 3 business days of the scheduled training, payment is required to be made via credit card. Send an email to training@ahma-psw.org or call the office at 1.866.698.2462 to make payment by credit card.

Cancellation Policy: For a full refund, cancellation needs to be completed 7 days prior to the scheduled training date by via email to training@ahma-psw.org. You will be charged full registration if cancellation is not made within that stated period.

Webinar: HOTMA Section 8 Asset Restrictions & other Special Requirements

  • August 5, 2025 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
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This session details the net cash value cap, restrictions on real estate suitable for occupancy, admission criteria, owner options for current residents, cure opportunities, timelines, and exceptions. It also reviews new forms (leases, HUD-50059, HUD-9887, HUD-9887A), implementation guidelines, the impact of minor errors on owners and tenants, suspension of EIV Income Discrepancy reports, enhanced verification methods for Social Security Numbers, and required topics for tenant selection plans.

Presented by Gwen Volk 

 Meeting Link Details

The meeting link and details will be sent out to registrants in a separate email, no later than 48 hours prior to the training date and a reminder will be emailed an hour before the training course. Please be sure to check your junk mail for any emails from training@ahma-psw.org.

Registration Payment & Cancellation Policy

Payment Policy: Payment for course registration is due prior to the scheduled class date. If a registrant is registered within 3 business days of the scheduled training, payment is required to be made via credit card. Send an email to training@ahma-psw.org or call the office at 1.866.698.2462 to make payment by credit card.

Cancellation Policy: For a full refund, cancellation needs to be completed 7 days prior to the scheduled training date by via email to training@ahma-psw.org. You will be charged full registration if cancellation is not made within that stated period.

REAC / NSPIRE Training

  • September 8, 2025 8:30 am - 3:30 pm

This in-person training will include a condensed overview of the NPSIRE inspection process, detailed scoring explanations, how NSPIRE differs from REAC-UPCS, high-scoring deficiency discussion, and how to successfully prepare for a NSPIRE inspection.

Training will include:

  • NSPIRE overview, final rules, scoring and differences between NSPIRE and UPCS
  • Electrical deficiencies
  • Fire safety deficiencies and how to successfully prepare for your HUD-NSPIRE inspection

Presented by Kathi Markan, Constructive Forensics

Registration will open at 8:00 am.

Lunch will be provided.

Registration Payment & Cancellation Policy

Payment Policy: Payment for course registration is due prior to the scheduled class date. If a registrant is registered within 3 business days of the scheduled training, payment is required to be made via credit card. Send an email to training@ahma-psw.org or call the office at 1.866.698.2462 to make payment by credit card.

Cancellation Policy: For a full refund, cancellation needs to be completed 7 days prior to the scheduled training date by via email to training@ahma-psw.org. You will be charged full registration if cancellation is not made within that stated period.