HOTMA: What Residents Need to Know
Information, helpful videos, fact sheets, and PCHA policy documents in one place
About HOTMA
The Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act of 2016 (HOTMA) changes how HUD-assisted housing programs calculate income, review assets, apply deductions, process interim reexaminations, and provide certain hardship protections. PCHA is updating its policies and resident materials to implement the applicable HOTMA requirements. This webpage is designed to help residents understand the changes and find the documents they need.
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Official rule: Read the HOTMA Final Rule in the Federal Register Published February 14, 2023 (88 FR 9600), implementing HOTMA Sections 102, 103, and 104. |
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Watch: HOTMA Videos
A note about these videos: The videos HOTMA: What Does It Mean for Me? Parts 1 and 2 from HUD explain the main changes HOTMA makes to how your income and assets are reviewed. When the videos were made, the changes were scheduled to start on January 1, 2025. HUD has since moved that date. PCHA will begin following the new HOTMA rules on January 1, 2027. The information in the videos about what is changing is still helpful, but please disregard the January 1, 2025 date. If you have questions about how these changes may affect your household, please contact your Housing Advisor or Property Manager.
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HOTMA Income and Assets — Part 1 HUD training covering the implementation of HOTMA Sections 102 and 104. |
HOTMA Assets and Real Property Limitations — Part 2 Continued HUD training on implementation of assets and real property limitations. |
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HOTMA Over-Income Limits for Public Housing Families HUD training covering the implementation of HOTMA Section 103. This rule took effect March 16, 2023, and PCHA has already put the rule into practice. |
View HUD’s full HOTMA resource and video collection
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HOTMA Fact Sheets and Tools
A note about these fact sheets: Some fact sheets may list an earlier start date; please note that HUD has since changed it. These fact sheets give short, easy-to-read summaries of the HOTMA changes and how they may affect your household. Topics include how your income and assets are counted, when your income will be reviewed, and what deductions you may qualify for. You can view, print, or download each fact sheet using the links below. PCHA will begin following the new HOTMA rules on January 1, 2027. If you have questions about how these changes may affect your household, please contact your Housing Advisor or Property Manager.
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Income Calculations and Reviews Fact Sheet Learn how the new HUD rules define income, what income is not counted, and how your income will be calculated. Open PDF Add the final PCHA-hosted PDF link |
Asset and Real Property Limitations Fact Sheet Learn about the new limits on assets and real property, and the exceptions to them. Open PDF Add the final PCHA-hosted PDF link |
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Health, Medical, and Childcare Deductions Fact Sheet Learn about new hardship exemptions for child care, health and medical expenses, and disability assistance expenses.
Open PDF Add the final PCHA-hosted PDF link |
Asset and Real Property Limitations Worksheet Use this worksheet to list your family’s assets and find out whether the new asset limits may affect you. Open PDF Add the final PCHA-hosted PDF link |
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Interim Reviews Worksheet Use this worksheet to learn when to report changes to your household, income, or deductions between yearly reviews, and how those changes may affect your rent. Open PDF Add the final PCHA-hosted PDF link |
Student Financial Aid Worksheet If someone in your household receives student financial aid, use this worksheet to organize your paperwork and estimate how much of the aid will not be counted as income. Open PDF Add the final PCHA-hosted PDF link |
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Public Housing Over-Income Limits Fact Sheet Learn about the 24-month grace period, required notices, and next steps for Public Housing over-income families. Open PDF Add the final PCHA-hosted PDF link |
PCHA Program Policies
PCHA’s official program policies explain how we follow HUD’s requirements and the decisions PCHA makes where HUD allows local choice. Each policy takes effect on January 1, 2027. Select a policy below to view or download it.
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Housing Choice Voucher Administrative Plan Policies for the Housing Choice Voucher and applicable Project-Based Voucher programs. Open the Administrative Plan Will submit to you to post here after October board approval, can leave unlinked until then |
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Public Housing Admissions and Continued Occupancy Policy (ACOP) Policies governing admission, occupancy, rent, and continued participation in the Public Housing program. Open the ACOP Add final HOTMA-updated PDF link |
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Norton Apartments Tenant Selection Plan (TSP) Property-level eligibility and tenant-selection requirements for applicable Multifamily Housing properties. Open the Tenant Selection Plan Add final HOTMA-updated PDF link |
Need Help?
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Questions about how HOTMA affects your household? Contact your Housing Advisor or property management office. Residents may also request a reasonable accommodation, help understanding a notice, or information about hearing and appeal rights. PCHA Main Office: 727-443-7684 | TDD: 800-955-8770 | TTY: 800-955-8771 |