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Mastering the Rural Development Compliance Program


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Salt Lake City, Utah  |  April 7–8, 2026  |  10 hrs CEC

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Dive into the world of USDA Rural Development housing programs with this in-depth, hands-on training designed for property managers, compliance professionals, and anyone responsible for maintaining RD properties in full regulatory compliance.

Over two focused days, you’ll gain a clear understanding of HB-2-3560, the RD 3560 regulations, and how they apply to your day-to-day operations. From tenant eligibility and occupancy standards to rent calculations and re-certifications, this course equips you with the tools and confidence to stay audit-ready and compliant.

By the end of this training, you’ll walk away with a strong working knowledge of RD compliance, ready to apply regulations correctly and confidently in the field. Perfect for new RD professionals or experienced staff looking to refresh and deepen their knowledge.

A certificate of attendance including 10 hours of continuing education will generate as a PDF for you to download once the class is complete.

Certificate of Attendance

Receive 10 hours of continuing education credits.

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Venue

DoubleTree by Hilton Salt Lake City Airport

5151 W Wiley Post Way

Salt Lake City, UT 84116

Daily Check-in: 8:00am–8:30am

 

Parking arrangements are the responsibility of each participant. Please plan accordingly to ensure a smooth arrival. Thank you for your understanding, and we look forward to seeing you at the training!

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Program Agenda

Day 1

8:30am – 5:00pm

  • Overview of RD Program
  • HB-2-3560 and the 3560 regulation
  • Housing programs under Section 515
  • Family, elderly, and congregate properties
  • Maintaining the property
  • Civil Rights
  • Applications and the wait list
  • Required notices
  • Project occupancy requirements
  • Income and assets
  • Allowable deductions from income

Day 2

8:30am – 11:00am

  • Determining rent
  • The re-certification process
  • Annual re-certifications
  • Household changes
  • Ineligible tenants
  • Lease requirements
  • Tenant warnings and terminations
12:00pm – 1:00pm Lunch (on your own)
1:00pm – 4:00pm

HCM-R Designation Exam

The Rural Development HCM-R exam is taken in person on day two.

All information above reflects the most current guidance covered in this session.

Completion

The following certificates are awarded when the course is completed:

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