Certified Tribal Housing Professional

The Certified Tribal Housing Professional (CTHP) certification course is designed to equip Tribal housing professionals with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively utilize the Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program and NAHASDA. The three-day course covers the fundamentals of LIHTC, application processes, compliance requirements, and strategies for successful project implementation within Tribal communities.

Course objectives:

To provide a thorough understanding of the LIHTC program and its benefits for Tribal housing projects.
To explain the LIHTC application process, including eligibility criteria and documentation requirements.
To explore the financial structuring of LIHTC projects, including leveraging additional funding sources.
To highlight compliance and reporting requirements to maintain LIHTC benefits.
To share best practices and case studies of successful LIHTC projects in tribal communities.

CTHP trainings are led by Crystal Banks-Mann, client engagement manager at Travois. This training benefits those employed in the following fields: Tribal housing professionals, including housing directors, project managers, financial officers, and other stakeholders involved in developing and managing affordable housing within Tribal communities.

By the end of this training course, Tribal housing professionals will be well-prepared to navigate the complexities of the LIHTC program and leverage it to develop and sustain affordable housing in their communities.

Topics covered:

Introduction to LIHTC
Eligibility and application process
Financial structuring of LIHTC projects
Compliance and reporting requirements
Best practices and case studies
Interactive workshops and exercises

Each attendee will receive:

A digital comprehensive course manual
Access to online resources
Ongoing support from trainers and experts in the field of affordable housing and LIHTC

Certification:

Participants who successfully complete the course and pass the exam will receive a nationally recognized certification, demonstrating their proficiency in understanding and utilizing the LIHTC program for Tribal housing development.

Initial eligibility requirements:

Attend authorized CTHP certification training
Successfully pass the CTHP certification exam at the end of the CTHP compliance certification course
Complete Certification of Work Experience
Execute the CTHP Code of Professional Responsibility

Annual eligibility requirements:

Complete 6 hours of LIHTC continuing education/training annually by December 31st – this may include:
- State sponsored trainings
- Travois sponsored trainings
- Travois conferences
- Trainings provided by nationally recognized trainers
Provide documentation of attendance to Travois annually (certificate of attendance, certificate of completion, attendance letter or other event literature with official sponsor verification, stating topic, date, and number of hours in duration).
- Note that all continuing education must be completed during the renewal cycle for which it applies.
Adhere to the Code of Professional Responsibility

CTHP TRAININGS IN 2025:

Date: Tuesday, Feb. 11 to Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025
Training location: Graduate by Hilton Tempe in Tempe, AZ
Course fee:
• Early bird registration: $695
• After Dec. 31, 2024: $795
• If you wish to have a printed manual, there is an additional $60 fee.
Registration deadline: Friday, Jan. 31
Hotel room block rate: $229, plus taxes and fees
Hotel room block rate deadline: Monday, Jan. 13

Date: Tuesday, May 13 to Thursday, May 15, 2025
Training location: Graduate by Hilton Nashville in Nashville, TN
Course fee:
• Early bird registration: $695
• After March 1, 2025: $795
• If you wish to have a printed manual, there is an additional $60 fee.
Registration deadline: Wednesday, April 30
Hotel room block rate: $269, plus taxes and fees
Hotel room block rate deadline: Thursday, May 1

Questions?

For course or registration questions, contact Crystal Banks-Mann at crystal@travois.com or 816-912-8321.

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