Certified Specialist of Eligibility and Calculation-Housing Choice Vouchers (CSEC-HCV)
NAHRO’s Certified Specialist of Eligibility and Calculation-Housing Choice Vouchers (CSEC-HCV) designation demonstrates that an individual has the knowledge, skills, and ability necessary for:
- Evaluating eligibility and income.
- Accurately calculating rent and utility allowances.
How do I get the NAHRO Certified Specialist of Eligibility and Calculation-Housing Choice Vouchers (CSEC-HCV)?
NAHRO has two paths to becoming Certified! Please refer to the chart below to determine the path that works best for you.
Certification Requirements:
| Education & Experience | High School Diploma or Equivalent AND 6 months of experience OR Associates degree and above (6 months of experience not required) |
| Specialist Training | Completion of NAHRO’s Housing Choice Voucher Eligibility, Income and Rent Calculation OR Housing Choice Voucher Occupancy, Eligibility, Income, and Rent Calculation Training |
| Ethics Training | Completion of NAHRO’s Ethics for Housing Professionals OR Ethics for Management Training |
| Exam | Passing score on NAHRO’s Housing Choice Voucher Eligibility, Income and Rent Calculation OR Housing Choice Voucher Occupancy, Eligibility, Income, and Rent Calculation Certification Exam |
| Application | Submission of Certification Application |
Requirement to waive the management training and sit for the exam:
To waive the Specialist training requirement, participants must have five (5) or more years of experience working in the Housing Choice Voucher Program (e.g., Case Manager, Recertification/HCV Specialist) and demonstrated knowledge in all the following:
- Determining eligibility for occupancy or program admission utilizing income limits, requirements, and additional criteria
- Monitoring program participants or residents for continued compliance
- Processing or monitoring program exit or residency termination
NOTE: Individuals waiving the specialist training still have the following requirements:
| Education & Experience | High School Diploma or Equivalent |
| Ethics Training | Completion of NAHRO’s Ethics for Housing Professionals OR Ethics for Management Training |
| Exam | Passing score on NAHRO’s Housing Choice Voucher Eligibility, Income and Rent Calculation OR Housing Choice Voucher Occupancy, Eligibility, Income, and Rent Calculation Certification Exam |
| Application | Submission of Certification Application |
If you are unsure if you are eligible to waive the specialist training requirement, please email professionaldevelopment@nahro.org or call 202-589-7211
All applicants must understand the importance of, and agree to adhere to, NAHRO’s Professional Code of Conduct.
Recertification:
0.5 NAHRO CEUs (5 training hours) required every 3 years from date of certification
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