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SUMMARY:2026 Spring Training
DESCRIPTION:WI-CARH’s Spring Training\nApril 22-23\, 2026\nDoubleTree by Hilton Madison East\, Madison\, WI\nDay 1 – April 22\, 2026\nHOTMA Today\nJoin 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.\n**Please note that annual and interim recertifications under HOTMA will not be addressed during this training.**\n \nDay 2 – April 23\, 2026\nFair Housing Update – Where Are We Today?\nJoin 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.\n \nVerifications – Telling the Story of Compliance\nIn 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.\n \nSchedule \nWednesday\, April 22\, 2026\n8:00-8:30 – Registration\n8:30 – Noon – Session\nNoon – 1:00 pm – Lunch will be provided\n1:00 – 4:00 pm – Session\n \nThursday\, April 23\, 2026\n8:00-1:00 pm – Session\n \nRegister to attend.\n \nHotel 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.\n \nSponsor: 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.\n \n \nThank you to the Spring Training Sponsors\n\n \nHorizon Management Group\, Inc.\n\n \nSid Grinker Restoration\n\n\n \nWisconsin Management Company\n\n\n \nSimply Computer Software\, Inc.
URL:https://www.wicarh.org/event/2026-spring-training/
LOCATION:DoubleTree by Hilton\, 4402 East Washington Ave.\, Madison\, 53704
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