Navigating the complexities of HUD regulations can be overwhelming, especially when it comes to the Affirmative Fair Housing Marketing Plan (AFHMP) for Multifamily housing properties. These plans play an important role in ensuring compliance with Fair Housing laws, Section 504, and Civil Rights requirements, which are the backbone of equitable housing practices. For property managers, compliance officers, and housing professionals, understanding these foundational regulations is essential to successfully align marketing efforts, outreach strategies, and operational practices with HUD standards.
The AFHMP is more than just a formality—it’s a tool to ensure your property’s marketing, advertising, and outreach efforts meet the needs of diverse communities while staying compliant with HUD’s evolving requirements. From navigating HAP Contracts to creating Limited English Proficiency (LEP) Plans, each component of the plan integrates to promote fairness and accessibility in housing.
This webinar by industry expert Rhanda Mckown is designed to help you master all aspects of AFHMP. It will allow you to shift compliance challenges to opportunities for success with the help of step-by-step guidance on HUD-935.2A and decoding the complex HUD Handbook 4350.3. With this session, you will not only learn key regulations but align your AFHMP with critical regulations. Moreover, it discusses critical topics such as keeping your plan updated, how to adhere to posting requirements, and preparing yourself for Management and Occupancy Reviews (MORs).
Whether it’s streamlining record-keeping, understanding how to address HUD’s posting requirements, or developing marketing strategies that resonate with your audience, this training offers practical tools and actionable insights. By the end, you’ll have the knowledge and confidence to ensure your properties exceed HUD standards and your compliance efforts lead to lasting success.
This session will provide step-by-step instructions on the HUD Multifamily Affirmative Fair Housing Marketing Plan which outlines the foundational elements of marketing, outreach plans, and ads. Participants can learn how they will be assured to align key regulations with what they are marketing and outreach within their advertising according to Fair Housing laws, Section 504 and Civil Rights laws.
The session will also cover important topics such as meeting Limited English Proficiency (LEP) requirements, understanding HAP Contracts, and staying prepared for Management and Occupancy Reviews (MORs). By the end of this session, attendees will have the practical knowledge and tools to complete AFHMP accurately, streamline their marketing strategies, and navigate the regulatory landscape with confidence.
HUD Multifamily Properties: Managers, Assistant Managers, Leasing Agents, Compliance Officers, Management Agent Staff, Persons involved with Affirmative Fair Housing Marketing Plans (AFHMP)
Rhanda McKown is a seasoned affordable housing professional with over 20 years of experience in the industry. Currently, she serves as Director of Affordable Housing for a non-profit organization covering four states. She spent 15 years working for a Performance Based Contract Administrator (PBCA), where she conducted Management and Occupancy Reviews across Florida and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Rhanda has developed specialized expertise in processing Auto-OCAF rent adjustments, Special Claims, Budget-Based Rent Adjustments, and Contract Renewals. Her background in HUD funded multifamily affordable housing subsidy programs is extensive, with a specialization in properties that follow HUD Handbook 4350.3 for occupancy guidelines. In addition to her technical expertise, Rhanda has a strong track record in building and coordinating educational programs focused on affordable housing. She has also served as the Director of the Affordable Housing Study Commission for Florida, where she played a key role in understanding and reporting on affordable housing policy and statistics in the state. Rhanda’s experience also includes managing the records retention program for a state housing finance agency (HFA), where she was instrumental in developing the agency’s records retention strategy and served as a liaison for the OnBase© software system.
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