Certification & Training

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 & ExperienceHigh School Diploma or Equivalent AND 6 months of experience
OR Associates Degree and above (6 months of experience not required)
Specialist TrainingCompletion of NAHRO’s Public Housing Eligibility, Income, and Rent Calculation OR Public Housing Occupancy, Eligibility, Income, and Rent Calculation Training 
Ethics TrainingCompletion of NAHRO’s Ethics for Housing Professionals
OR Ethics for Management Training 
ExamPassing score on NAHRO’s Public Housing Eligibility, Income, and Rent Calculation
OR Public Housing Occupancy, Eligibility, Income, and Rent Calculation Certification Exam 
ApplicationSubmission 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 & ExperienceHigh School Diploma or Equivalent
Ethics TrainingCompletion of NAHRO’s Ethics for Housing Professionals
OR Ethics for Management Training 
ExamPassing score on Public Housing Eligibility, Income and Rent Calculation
OR Public Housing Occupancy, Eligibility, Income and Rent Calculation Certification Exam
ApplicationSubmission of Certification Application 

If you are unsure if you are eligible to waive the specialist training requirement, please email professionaldevelopment@nahro.org or call 202-580-7211.

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

For further information regarding NAHRO Certification, contact:

professionaldevelopment@nahro.org