Certified Specialist of Occupancy (CSO-PH)
By achieving NAHRO’s Certified Specialist of Occupancy (CSO-PH) designation, an individual has demonstrated that he/she has the knowledge, skills and ability necessary to understand the tasks and processes associated with the public housing occupancy cycle. He/she can implement policies and procedures including effective interviewing and screening, maintaining waitlists, evaluating eligibility and income, calculating rents and utility allowances accurately, and is knowledgeable about lease and grievance procedures. This individual understands the importance of and agrees to adhere to the highest standard of professional conduct.
Certification is achieved by completing the requirements for:
- Experience
- Education
- Passing Exams
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LESS Than Five Years' Experience in the Housing & Redevelopment Industry |
MORE Than Five Years' Experience in the Housing & Redevelopment Industry |
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1. Successful Completion of the following seminars: |
1. Successfully Passed the following Exams: and completed
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| 2. Completion of Certification Application | 2. Completion of Certification Application |
* It is possible to take a combined Public Housing Occupancy, Eligibility, Income and Rent Calculation Seminar + Exam to fulfill these requirements.
.65 CEUs required every 3 years from date of certification
For further information regarding NAHRO Certification, contact:
Blake Pavlik, Certification Manager, at bpavlik@nahro.org or 877-866-2476 ext. 6261
