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NMA HCV Specialist HOTMA Now Exam
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Question 1
Scenario: A PHA administrator is reviewing the timeline for
implementing HOTMA changes. She needs to explain to her
director when the final major provisions become mandatory for
all HCV programs.
HOTMA was signed into law in what year?
A) 2014
B) 2015
C) 2016
D) 2017
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Answer: C) 2016
Rationale: The Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act
(HOTMA) was enacted on July 29, 2016. The final HUD rule
implementing Sections 102 and 104 was published in 2023, with
the mandatory compliance date extended to January 1, 2026,
via HUD Notice H-2025-03.
Question 2
Scenario: During an HCV program training, a new specialist asks
about the primary legislation that HOTMA amends.
HOTMA primarily amends which two federal housing laws?
A) Fair Housing Act and Americans with Disabilities Act
B) United States Housing Act of 1937 and Cranston-Gonzalez
National Affordable Housing Act
C) McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act and Violence
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Against Women Act
D) Section 8 Housing Act and Civil Rights Act of 1968
Answer: B) United States Housing Act of 1937 and Cranston-
Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act
Rationale: HOTMA amends the U.S. Housing Act of 1937 (which
governs the HCV and public housing programs) and the
Cranston-Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act of 1990
(which governs HOME, HOPWA, and Housing Trust Fund
programs). VAWA and the Fair Housing Act were not amended
by HOTMA.
Question 3
Scenario: A PHA director is explaining HOTMA's goals to the
housing commission. She must accurately describe what the
legislation does NOT address.
Which of the following was NOT a primary goal of HOTMA?
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A) Simplify income calculations for housing programs
B) Reduce administrative burden on PHAs
C) Eliminate all housing assistance for non-citizens
D) Align housing program definitions with IRS tax code definitions
Answer: C) Eliminate all housing assistance for non-citizens
Rationale: HOTMA aimed to simplify income calculations (using
AGI), reduce PHA administrative burden (e.g., higher interim
recertification thresholds), and align with IRS definitions. It did
NOT eliminate assistance for non-citizens; eligibility for mixed-
status families remains under existing immigration rules (PRUCOL,
etc.).
Question 4
Scenario: The HOTMA Voucher Final Rule implementing changes
to HCV and PBV programs was recently published. A specialist
needs to reference this rule for a policy update.
NMA HCV Specialist HOTMA Now Exam
Questions With Correct Answers (Verified
Answers) Plus Explanation 2026 Q&A |
Instant FREE Download PdF.
Question 1
Scenario: A PHA administrator is reviewing the timeline for
implementing HOTMA changes. She needs to explain to her
director when the final major provisions become mandatory for
all HCV programs.
HOTMA was signed into law in what year?
A) 2014
B) 2015
C) 2016
D) 2017
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Answer: C) 2016
Rationale: The Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act
(HOTMA) was enacted on July 29, 2016. The final HUD rule
implementing Sections 102 and 104 was published in 2023, with
the mandatory compliance date extended to January 1, 2026,
via HUD Notice H-2025-03.
Question 2
Scenario: During an HCV program training, a new specialist asks
about the primary legislation that HOTMA amends.
HOTMA primarily amends which two federal housing laws?
A) Fair Housing Act and Americans with Disabilities Act
B) United States Housing Act of 1937 and Cranston-Gonzalez
National Affordable Housing Act
C) McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act and Violence
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Against Women Act
D) Section 8 Housing Act and Civil Rights Act of 1968
Answer: B) United States Housing Act of 1937 and Cranston-
Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act
Rationale: HOTMA amends the U.S. Housing Act of 1937 (which
governs the HCV and public housing programs) and the
Cranston-Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act of 1990
(which governs HOME, HOPWA, and Housing Trust Fund
programs). VAWA and the Fair Housing Act were not amended
by HOTMA.
Question 3
Scenario: A PHA director is explaining HOTMA's goals to the
housing commission. She must accurately describe what the
legislation does NOT address.
Which of the following was NOT a primary goal of HOTMA?
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A) Simplify income calculations for housing programs
B) Reduce administrative burden on PHAs
C) Eliminate all housing assistance for non-citizens
D) Align housing program definitions with IRS tax code definitions
Answer: C) Eliminate all housing assistance for non-citizens
Rationale: HOTMA aimed to simplify income calculations (using
AGI), reduce PHA administrative burden (e.g., higher interim
recertification thresholds), and align with IRS definitions. It did
NOT eliminate assistance for non-citizens; eligibility for mixed-
status families remains under existing immigration rules (PRUCOL,
etc.).
Question 4
Scenario: The HOTMA Voucher Final Rule implementing changes
to HCV and PBV programs was recently published. A specialist
needs to reference this rule for a policy update.
