This handbook provides valuable insight into the relationship of governmental agencies, the Public Housing program, Housing Choice Voucher Tenant-Based Assistance, financial management, program assessment (PHAS and SEMAP), program integrity and program compliance references.

The Assisted Housing 101 Handbook is an introductory guide to the public housing and housing choice voucher (HCV) programs. It briefly reviews the history of assisted housing in the United States and explains how both programs are organized and executed.

This handbook also includes overviews on: 

• Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) programs and strategies
• Financial management in public housing and HCV programs
• Public Housing Assessment System (PHAS)
• Section 8 Management Assessment System (SEMAP)
• Program integrity suggestions (internal control systems, quality checks, etc.)
• Program compliance references  

The Assisted Housing 101 Handbook is a beneficial tool that conveniently and immediately introduces a reader to the world of assisted housing. This handbook is ideal for new PHA staff or anyone interested in knowing more about how and why public housing and HCV programs work. 

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