Certified Specialist of Eligibility and Calculation-Public Housing (CSEC-PH)
NAHRO’s Certified Specialist of Eligibility and Calculation-Public Housing (CSEC-PH) designation demonstrates that an individual has the knowledge, skills and ability necessary for:
- Evaluating eligibility and income
- Calculating rents and utility allowances accurately
How do I get the NAHRO Certified Specialist of Eligibility and Calculation-Public Housing (CSEC-PH)?
NAHRO has two paths to become 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 Public Housing Eligibility, Income, and Rent Calculation OR Public Housing 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 Public Housing Eligibility, Income, and Rent Calculation OR Public Housing 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 public housing sector (e.g., Case/Asset/ Property Managers, Supervisors) and demonstrated knowledge in all the following:
- Public Housing regulations, statutes, policies, and procedures relating to admission, occupancy, and initial and on-going eligibility
- Rules and regulations relating to grievances and informal reviews and hearings
- Rules and regulations regarding the Public Housing lease
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 Public Housing Eligibility, Income and Rent Calculation OR Public Housing 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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