Understanding the Protocol & Applying the Latest Standards

This training provides public housing professionals with a comprehensive understanding of the Public Housing Assessment System (PHAS), the primary tool used by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to evaluate the performance of an agency’s public housing program. This course focuses on the four PHAS sub-indicators — Physical Condition (PASS), Financial Condition (FASS), Management (MASS), and Capital Fund (CFP) and places special emphasis on recent updates to the Physical and Financial assessment protocols.

Participants will gain a clear understanding of how PHAS scores are calculated, what constitutes compliance, and how to interpret and respond to assessment outcomes. Practical guidance on preparing for REAC inspections under the revised physical inspection standards and understanding key financial ratios used in the scoring methodology will be discussed. Attendees will also learn best practices for aligning operations with HUD’s current expectations and how to use PHAS results to drive strategic improvements.

Topics discussed:

• Overview of PHAS Structure & Purpose
• In-depth Review of the Physical Condition Indicator, Including NSPIRE Inspection Updates & Scoring
• Detailed Analysis of the Financial Condition Indicator, Focusing on Updated Financial Metrics & Ratios
• Key Aspects of the Management & Capital Fund Sub-indicators
• Common Compliance Issues & How to Avoid them
• Strategies for Improving & Sustaining High PHAS Scores
• Documentation, Recordkeeping, & Communication with HUD
• Sample tracking and reporting forms will be provided. 

This class is great for: Executive Directors, Asset Managers, Property Managers, Finance Staff, Compliance Officers, and other staff responsible for Public Housing Operations and Reporting

Duration: 3 hours and 56 minutes

SKU: 250729