Conquering Waiting Lists & Tenant Selection in USDA Rural Development Housing 

Thursday, November 12, 2026, 10:00 am to 12:00 pm 
AHMA Member: $99 total price $107.22 • Non-Members: $199 total price $215.52

Trainer: Amanda Lee Gross, Osprey Compliance Collective

Join Amanda Lee Gross, Founder & Principal of Osprey Compliance Collective for an engaging and informative 2-hour webinar on Conquering RD Waiting List & Tenant Selection Requirements.  

Waiting list management and tenant selection are among the most critical compliance functions in USDA Rural Development housing. Errors in these areas can create significant Fair Housing concerns, inconsistent occupancy practices, findings during supervisory reviews, and increased compliance risk for property owners and management agents.

This webinar provides a practical and compliance-focused review of RD waiting list and tenant selection requirements, including eligibility screening, applicant processing, and occupancy priorities. Participants will gain a clearer understanding of how to properly manage applicant households from initial application through move-in while maintaining compliance with RD requirements and Fair Housing obligations.
Topics covered will include:

  • Household Size & Occupancy Standards
  • Tenant Selection Requirements – Including Required updates under HOTMA
  •  Waiting List Requirements
    •  Waiting list Content & Data
    •  Handling of Incomplete Applications
    •  Waiting List format (Manual and Electronic waiting list requirements)
    •  Documenting Changes to the Waiting List
    •  Purging Waiting Lists
    •  Selection Applicant from the Waiting List & Assignment of Units
    •  Selection of Tenants for Accessible Units
    •  Waiting List Preferences
  •  Processing Applications
    •  Screening Requirements
    •  Citizenship
    •  Rejection of Applications

This session is designed for property managers, compliance staff, occupancy specialists, supervisors, and anyone responsible for applicant processing or leasing activities at USDA Rural Development properties.
Whether you are new to RD housing or looking to strengthen existing occupancy practices, this webinar will provide practical guidance, real-world examples, and compliance strategies that can immediately be implemented at your property.

Click here to Register for Conquering Waiting Lists & Tenant Selection in USDA Rural Development Housing Webinar