PHA

Compliance Manager: Highlights from the road

Yardi offers free Compliance Manager training to affordable housing professionals nationwide. Here are the highlights from those sessions.

04 / 15 / 26

How PHAs can use AI in housing operations

The conversation about AI in housing operations is underway. Agencies are exploring how AI and automation can have a positive impact on their operations.

01 / 29 / 26

HUD funding cuts: How housing authorities are adapting

Housing authorities are facing uncertainty because of the HUD funding cuts, but they aren’t backing down. See how they are adapting.

07 / 23 / 25

Simple explanation: What is an online RFTA?

Request for Tenancy Approvals (RFTAs) are difficult, but they’re just part of the job. They can take some time and really slow you down when you just want to move things along. The waiting, the delays, the endless paperwork — it all adds up. But there’s a better way. Online RFTA is a tool that […]

03 / 06 / 25

A smart way to reduce utility costs in affordable housing & PHA

Looking to reduce utility costs? Unexpected costs can have a big impact on property managers, especially in the affordable housing and PHA industries, where budgets are tight and often rely on grant funding.

05 / 01 / 25

Energy

Tips for PHA collaboration: How agencies can work together

Don’t underestimate the power of PHA collaboration. Our team felt inspired by the conversations shared by PHA leaders at YASC. It was a powerful reminder that when we put our heads together, we can work towards common objectives. Navigating the current political climate, interpreting new regulations or even software implementation can be a real headache […]

04 / 03 / 25

Flow chart that shows a step-by-step process of how Yardi Online RFTA works

Simple explanation: What is an online RFTA?

03 / 06 / 25

HOTMA Voucher Final Rule

As you know, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is constantly keeping us on our toes and for good reason. The HOTMA voucher final rule introduces changes as part of a collective effort to enhance housing stability and address rising rents. For Public Housing Agencies (PHAs), keeping up with HUD changes is […]

02 / 26 / 25

PHA Employee Training

Public Housing Agencies (PHAs) are constantly evolving, whether it’s bringing in new talent or refining the skills of seasoned employees. There’s always more to learn, and fresh perspectives can bring valuable insights to your organization. But this ambition to enhance your team comes with the challenges of keeping training materials and employee development organized. That’s […]

02 / 19 / 25

Yardi Maintenance IQ offers a robust Maintenance solution for PHAs

PHA Maintenance

As public housing professionals, we’re in the business of providing safe and affordable housing. Part of this promise means tackling PHA maintenance issues head-on, whether it’s emergency repairs or various inspections. And with the right software, you can respond to issues as they happen and make life easier for your residents! Here’s how Yardi Maintenance […]

02 / 13 / 25

Join us in Nashville for the AH & PHA Forum

Get ready for the Yardi Affordable Housing & PHA Forum

Learn all about the Yardi Affordable Housing & PHA Forum.

02 / 03 / 25

Events

Empowering tech-resistant residents

We hear it all the time: “Our residents don’t want to use technology.” And we understand why! Concerns range from limited digital access to privacy worries, and sometimes it can be about not feeling comfortable with tech. Their reasons are valid, but with education and community-focused strategies, you can help them break through these barriers. […]

11 / 25 / 24

National NAHRO Conference

Last week, our PHA team attended the National NAHRO Conference in Orlando, Florida. We especially enjoyed the keynote speech by rapper Roxanne Shante who grew up in Queensbridge Public Housing Projects. Her story highlighted how vital safe and affordable housing is for many artists growing up. It’s inspiring to see icons like Shante actively engage […]

10 / 04 / 24

Events

Shaping Tomorrow’s PHAs

The housing crisis isn’t going away overnight, but with the power of innovation and technology, people can get housed faster and smarter. That’s why public housing authorities (PHAs) are stepping up to the challenge. We had the privilege of sitting down with some visionary authorities to discuss their plans, and to say we were inspired […]

08 / 22 / 24

Succession planning is crucial for PHAs. It's not just about finding someone to fill a job — it's about keeping a skilled workforce that can serve their communities effectively.

Succession Planning with Yardi Aspire

Public housing authorities (PHAs) across the U.S. are facing a major challenge: many of their employees are getting close to retirement. It’s estimated that over 50 percent of PHA and other public sector employees could retire within the next five years. This means PHAs need to have a plan in place to fill these upcoming […]

08 / 21 / 24

Aspire

Yardi’s HOTMA Plan

Spend time with professionals from the affordable housing space and public housing agencies and you’ll likely hear a timely HUD topic brought up in conversation: HOTMA. It’s a buzz that has many public housing agencies and affordable housing providers asking questions and perhaps feeling concerned about how they will manage to implement new compliance mandates. […]

08 / 14 / 23

Section 8 Challenges

Most housing assistance available through the Section 8 program is in the form of vouchers. Officially titled Housing Choice Vouchers (HCV), these monthly rent supplements are available to millions of qualified households across the United States to the elderly or who earn very low income in comparison with the median of their community. Households who […]

05 / 30 / 23

Making Sense of HOTMA

The Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act (HOTMA) of 2016 brings significant changes to HUD’s public housing program. After years of preparation and implementation processes, public housing agencies across the country are ready to change the way they complete many of their core processes. Yardi is also ready for HOTMA with updates to our PHA Suite […]

04 / 17 / 23

Benefits of e-Signatures

Many of us have changed the way we go about our daily lives since social distancing efforts began in late 2019. Not only have we rolled with the changes, we’ve embraced them, morphed them into something better, and created new ways to work with each other. A major change affecting affordable housing providers and public […]

01 / 18 / 23