NMA HCV Specialist HOTMA Now
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1. Under HOTMA, what is the standard timeframe a PHA must
give an owner to correct non-life-threatening HQS
deficiencies before the HAP contract is executed?
A) 10 Days
B) 30 Days
C) 60 Days
D) 90 Days
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: HOTMA revised inspection requirements to allow PHAs
to approve tenancy and execute HAP contracts if a unit fails initial
inspection for non-life-threatening items. The owner has 30 days
from notification to correct these deficiencies .
2. If a family is absent from the HCV unit for more than how
many consecutive days, must the PHA terminate assistance?
A) 90 Days
B) 120 Days
C) 180 Days
, D) 365 Days
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: HUD regulations specify that a family may be absent
from the unit for brief periods, but generally not exceeding 180
consecutive calendar days. Absence beyond this threshold is a
mandatory ground for termination of assistance unless the PHA
has a reasonable accommodation exception .
3. When a family with a voucher ports to a new jurisdiction
(RHA), what is the deadline for the RHA to submit the initial
billing to the Initial Housing Authority (IHA)?
A) 30 days from execution of HAP contract
B) 60 days from execution of HAP contract
C) 90 days from expiration of the IHA's voucher
D) 120 days from family move-in
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Portability rules dictate that the Receiving Housing
Authority (RHA) initial billing submission must be received by the
IHA no later than 90 days following the expiration date of the
IHA's original voucher .
4. In calculating annual income under HOTMA, up to what
amount of Adoption Assistance Payments is excluded?
A) $480
B) $500
C) $1,000
D) $2,000
,Correct Answer: A
Rationale: While many assistance payments are excluded, the
specific cap for exclusion of Adoption Assistance Payments is
$480 per year. Anything received over this amount is counted as
income .
5. If a family requests an interim recertification because of a
decrease in income, is the PHA required to process it?
A) No, PHAs may choose to only process annual recerts
B) Yes, but only if the decrease is over $500
C) Yes, it is a mandatory interim recertification
D) No, the family must wait for the annual recert
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Mandatory interim recertifications are required in two
specific scenarios: (1) A family requests an interim for a change in
family composition, and (2) A family requests an interim for a
decrease in income .
6. What is the maximum cash value threshold for total family
assets where the PHA uses actual income from assets rather
than imputed income under HOTMA?
A) $5,000 or less
B) $15,000
C) $25,000
D) $50,000
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: When the total cash value of all family assets is $5,000
or less, the PHA uses the actual income derived from those assets.
, If assets exceed $5,000, the PHA uses the higher of actual income
or imputed income (current HUD passbook rate) .
7. A live-in aide is considered part of the household for
voucher size purposes. Which of the following is true
regarding a relative serving as a live-in aide?
A) Relatives cannot be live-in aides
B) Relatives can be live-in aides if they don't overcrowd the
unit
C) The relative must be paid minimum wage
D) The relative must move out every 6 months
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A live-in aide is a person who lives with an elderly,
disabled, or handicapped person. Relatives can serve as live-in
aides as long as their presence does not overcrowd the unit or
result in a need for a larger subsidy than necessary .
8. How long does a PHA have to schedule an interview with
an applicant after determining probable eligibility?
A) 30 Days
B) 60 Days
C) 90 Days
D) 180 Days
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: To ensure timely processing and efficient use of
vouchers, the PHA is expected to schedule the eligibility interview
for an applicant within 90 days prior to the expected voucher
issuance date .
Actual Exam 120 Questions and
Answers Already Graded A+ Latest
Versions 2026
1. Under HOTMA, what is the standard timeframe a PHA must
give an owner to correct non-life-threatening HQS
deficiencies before the HAP contract is executed?
A) 10 Days
B) 30 Days
C) 60 Days
D) 90 Days
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: HOTMA revised inspection requirements to allow PHAs
to approve tenancy and execute HAP contracts if a unit fails initial
inspection for non-life-threatening items. The owner has 30 days
from notification to correct these deficiencies .
2. If a family is absent from the HCV unit for more than how
many consecutive days, must the PHA terminate assistance?
A) 90 Days
B) 120 Days
C) 180 Days
, D) 365 Days
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: HUD regulations specify that a family may be absent
from the unit for brief periods, but generally not exceeding 180
consecutive calendar days. Absence beyond this threshold is a
mandatory ground for termination of assistance unless the PHA
has a reasonable accommodation exception .
3. When a family with a voucher ports to a new jurisdiction
(RHA), what is the deadline for the RHA to submit the initial
billing to the Initial Housing Authority (IHA)?
A) 30 days from execution of HAP contract
B) 60 days from execution of HAP contract
C) 90 days from expiration of the IHA's voucher
D) 120 days from family move-in
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Portability rules dictate that the Receiving Housing
Authority (RHA) initial billing submission must be received by the
IHA no later than 90 days following the expiration date of the
IHA's original voucher .
4. In calculating annual income under HOTMA, up to what
amount of Adoption Assistance Payments is excluded?
A) $480
B) $500
C) $1,000
D) $2,000
,Correct Answer: A
Rationale: While many assistance payments are excluded, the
specific cap for exclusion of Adoption Assistance Payments is
$480 per year. Anything received over this amount is counted as
income .
5. If a family requests an interim recertification because of a
decrease in income, is the PHA required to process it?
A) No, PHAs may choose to only process annual recerts
B) Yes, but only if the decrease is over $500
C) Yes, it is a mandatory interim recertification
D) No, the family must wait for the annual recert
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Mandatory interim recertifications are required in two
specific scenarios: (1) A family requests an interim for a change in
family composition, and (2) A family requests an interim for a
decrease in income .
6. What is the maximum cash value threshold for total family
assets where the PHA uses actual income from assets rather
than imputed income under HOTMA?
A) $5,000 or less
B) $15,000
C) $25,000
D) $50,000
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: When the total cash value of all family assets is $5,000
or less, the PHA uses the actual income derived from those assets.
, If assets exceed $5,000, the PHA uses the higher of actual income
or imputed income (current HUD passbook rate) .
7. A live-in aide is considered part of the household for
voucher size purposes. Which of the following is true
regarding a relative serving as a live-in aide?
A) Relatives cannot be live-in aides
B) Relatives can be live-in aides if they don't overcrowd the
unit
C) The relative must be paid minimum wage
D) The relative must move out every 6 months
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A live-in aide is a person who lives with an elderly,
disabled, or handicapped person. Relatives can serve as live-in
aides as long as their presence does not overcrowd the unit or
result in a need for a larger subsidy than necessary .
8. How long does a PHA have to schedule an interview with
an applicant after determining probable eligibility?
A) 30 Days
B) 60 Days
C) 90 Days
D) 180 Days
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: To ensure timely processing and efficient use of
vouchers, the PHA is expected to schedule the eligibility interview
for an applicant within 90 days prior to the expected voucher
issuance date .
