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The Affordable Housing Accreditation Agency (“AHAA” or “the Agency”) reviews and accredits institutions and entities that provide courses and training for the affordable housing industry, as well as training guidance and consulting, as appropriate. The primary purpose of the Agency is to establish and maintain high educational standards and business practices among the housing training industry, to evaluate each company’s compliance with the Standards of Accreditation, and to ensure appropriate accountability for such compliance.

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Accreditation serves as an indication of institutional quality by setting standards against which all housing training providers can be measured. By applying for, and receiving, accreditation a training provider accepts the obligation to demonstrate compliance with the Standards of Accreditation. A training provider must supply the Agency with complete, truthful, and accurate information and documentation showing the training provider’s compliance with all accrediting standards if the training provider is to be granted and maintain accreditation. A high level of reliance is placed upon information, data, and statements provided to the Agency by a training provider. The integrity and honesty of a training provider are fundamental and critical to the process.

SUMMARY OF ACCREDITATION PROCESS

Steps in the process of achieving accredited status:

1. Pre-application: The applicants submits a Pre-application to the Commission for initial review of qualifications. Upon approval of pre-application, the applicant would submit a full application along with all supporting documentation to the Commission within required timeframes.

2. Application: The full application, supporting documentation, and applicable fees. Information will be reviewed for compliance, and the applicant will be notified of either approval, denial, or additional information. If approved, the applicant will receive relevant information regarding their accreditation status. If denied, applicant will be notified of denial information and opportunity to appeal the decision. If additional information is needed, the applicant will be notified accordingly along with applicable response time lines.

3. Self-evaluation Report: The applicant must complete and provide to the Commission a Self-Evaluation Report, which is an assessment of the entities effectiveness in achieving its licensure and objectives, and with accreditation standards.

4. Commission Review: The Commission reviews the application for accreditation (initial or renewal), the supporting documentation, the Self-Evaluation Report, and any additional information collected about the entity.

5. Commission Decision and Action: The Commission will take one of the actions described in the Agencies Standards and Bylaws.

6. Appeal: If the Commission denies or withdraws accreditation, the entity may appeal.

WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR ACCREDITATION THROUGH AHAA?

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

1. Must be legally established as a public or private entity for the purpose of providing training in the affordable housing industry.

2. Must describe itself consistently among all agencies, both state and federal, with regard to identity, purpose, governance, programs, credentials awarded, personnel, finances, and constituents served, and must keep each entity apprised of any changes in its status.

3. Must comply with all state, federal, and local government requirements as appropriate for entity type.

4. In addition to the above requirements, in order for a person or entity to be eligible to apply for, receive, or maintain AHAA accreditation, they must demonstrate that it meets the following criteria:

a. Must fall within the Commission’s Scope and meet Objectives as states in these Rules.

b. Must have all necessary authorizations from all applicable agencies in which it operates and be in compliance with those requirements. Entities under investigation or any type of sanction by any applicable agencies may be deemed ineligible to apply for initial accreditation with AHAA.

c. At the time of initial application, the applicant may not be subject to a pending or final action (including appeals) taken by any legal entity.

d. At the time of initial application, the applicant must be appropriately licensed to conduct business as a trainer or training entity in the state in which they are headquartered and have been licensed as a training business for a minimum of 12 months.

e. At the time of initial application, the entity must be financially stable with sufficient resources to perform its proper operation as a business, as shown by a copy of audited financial records by a qualified and licensed accountants or accounting firm.

f. The person or entity must, at a minimum, offer at least 5 course topics in the affordable housing industry that must equal at least 8 hours of course work, or longer in length.

Welcome

Working Towards Excellence

SUMMARY OF ACCREDITATION PROCESS

Steps in the process of achieving accredited status:

WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR ACCREDITATION THROUGH AHAA?

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Contact Us

To begin your first step towards accreditation, email us below to receive the Pre-application and instructions.

AHAA - Affordable Housing Accreditation Agency

Welcome

Working Towards Excellence

SUMMARY OF ACCREDITATION PROCESS

Steps in the process of achieving accredited status:

WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR ACCREDITATION THROUGH AHAA?

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Contact Us

To begin your first step towards accreditation, email us below to receive the Pre-application and instructions.

AHAA - Affordable Housing Accreditation Agency

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