September 2019
Property Matters
Keeping You Informed

The Project-Based Section 8 program is one of the largest housing resources for low-income individuals and families in Rhode Island. Thank you for your continued partnership in providing this critical resource to our residents.

As always, RIHousing is here to help. Our team of housing specialists works with owners and service providers to ensure quality housing. Please contact the Division of Leased Housing at 401-429-1409 with any questions or concerns.
Statewide Housing Plan
Public Meetings
RIHousing and the Rhode Island Office of Housing and Community Development (OHCD) are hosting three public meetings to solicit input on issues and opportunities related to housing and community development across the state. These public meetings will be 'open house' style and all are welcome and encouraged to attend. Help us spread the word by sharing this information with your residents!

Click here for more information and a list of meetings.

Click here to download the flyer (in English and Spanish) to post and hand out to residents.
NSPIRE Demonstration Registration
Now Open
As part of continuing efforts to improve its physical inspection process, HUD has announced a nationwide, open registration for the National Standards for the Physical Inspection of Real Estate (NSPIRE) Demonstration. Public Housing Agencies (PHAs) and Property Owners/Agents (POAs) are welcome to register; however, HUD will begin the selection process with properties from Region III and will continue until a nationwide representative group is chosen.

PHAs and POAs are encouraged to register one or multiple properties for acceptance into the Demonstration project, but there is no requirement to submit all properties within a portfolio. If accepted into the Demonstration, participants may voluntarily withdraw any or all properties at any time. Click  here  for additional information and to register. For questions, please email:  NSPIRE@hud.gov.
Trainings
Upcoming trainings – NEAHMA & RBD
  • NEAHMA Webinars – Register here
  • Interviewing Applicants for Move-in – It’s an Art and a Science | Sept. 18 @ 10:00 - 11:30 am
  • Are You Ready for RAD? | Oct. 16 @ 10:00 - 11:30 am
  • Bed Bug Integrated Pest Management (IPM) | Nov. 14 @ 10:00 - 11:30 am
  • Mary Ross trainings - Register here
  • HUD’s Annual Certification Process: Nov. 6
  • Fair Housing for Federally Funded Properties: Nov. 7
  • HUD’s Interim Certification Process: Nov. 13
  • Streamlining and The FAST Act: Nov. 14
Reminders
  • Periodically check your certifications in TRACs to ensure they match the certifications in your system.
  • SMART Landlords: The Housing Stabilization team works to grow the landlord base for the Housing Choice Voucher Program (HCVP). The team is working to locate landlords that are willing to provide clean, safe and affordable housing for recipients of RIHousing’s HCVP vouchers. Please reach out to Knijia Sailsman, Housing Stabilization Coordinator at ksailsman@rihousing.com if you are looking to fill vacancies and/or accept HCVP vouchers for anticipated vacancies. Click here for more information.

Please contact your Contract Administrator if you have questions
- we're here to help!