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Mastering the Rural Development Program + HCM-R Exam


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Virtual Webinar | Sept 30 - Oct 1, 2025 | 10hrs CEC
This purchase includes HCM-R Exam access or preparation.
Join our experts as they provide the information you need to successfully help people in need of Rural Development housing.

Learn essential aspects of RD housing programs, including regulations, application processes, and occupancy requirements.

The Housing Compliance Manager of the Rural Development Program “HCM-R” designation exam is a premier way to communicate your level of knowledge in successfully managing Rural Development properties. This 100-question exam is open-book. The manuals provided in the Essentials of the Rural Development Program pathway contain all the references needed to pass this exam. A score of 67% is required to earn your HCM-R designation.

Receive a Certificate of Attendance for up to 10 hours of continuing education credits.

 

You can log into your account anytime to access your Certificate, Course Instructions, and Venue information.

Time: 3-hour limit 

Level: Intermediate 

Target Audience: Owners/Agents, Site Staff

 

Program Agenda

Day 1

10am - 3:30pm Central Time

  • Overview of RD Program
  • HB-2-3560 & the 3560 Regulations
  • Housing Programs Under Section S15
  • Family, Elderly, and Congregate Properties
  • Maintaining the Property
  • Civil Rights & the AFHMP
  • Applications & the Wait List
  • Required Notices
  • Project Occupancy Requirements
  • Income

Day 2

10am - 3:30pm Central Time

  • Assets
  • Allowable Deductions from Income
  • Determining Rent
  • The Re-Certification Process
  • Annual Re-Certifications
  • Household Changes
  • Ineligible Tenants
  • Lease Requirements
  • Tenant Warnings & Termination

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