Join Gary Kirkman, Director of Compliance Training at US Housing Consultants, as he explores the current status of HOTMA implementation, under Rural Development USDA, highlights key changes introduced under the rule, and discusses what the industry still needs from HUD. During this session, Gary will walk through important updates related to household composition, income, assets, and adjusted income, incorporating interactive knowledge checks throughout to reinforce learning and deepen discussion.

 

Join Gary Kirkman, Director of Compliance Training at US Housing Consultants, for an engaging discussion on fair housing changes we have seen so far and why fair housing continues to matter for the residents we serve. Gary will discuss current expectations, common challenges, and practical ways to apply fair housing principles in our daily work, leaving attendees with a renewed commitment to creating inclusive communities for everyone.

 

In the affordable housing industry, many professionals have heard the phrase the file has to tell a story, and there is a good chance you have heard Gary Kirkman, Director of Compliance Training for US Housing Consultants, say it more than once. Verifying household information is essential for program compliance, but documentation requirements can vary across housing programs. In this session, Gary will explain how programs such as LIHTC, HUD, RD, HOME, and the Housing Trust Fund differ when it comes to file documentation. Attendees will learn how to ensure that the story each file tells is accurate, complete, and based on fact rather than fiction.

 

8:00-8:30 – Registration

8:30 – Noon – Session

Noon – 1:00 pm – Lunch will be provided

1:00 – 4:00 pm – Session

 

8:00-1:00 pm – Session

 

 

Hotel Information: Call the hotel directly at (608) 244-4703 or Hilton reservations at 800-445-8667, mentioning the Wisconsin Council for Affordable and Rural Housing or code CDT93B. Alternatively, you can book online at Wisconsin Council for Affordable and Rural Housing Reservation Booking Link.

 

Sponsor: You are invited to join us as a Sponsor at the 2026 Spring Training. Please consider signing up today to be a Sponsor and help make this education and training opportunity affordable to all in the rural housing industry. Please click on Register as a Sponsor to complete the form.

 

 

Horizon Management Group, Inc.

Sid Grinker Restoration

Wisconsin Management Company