Independent tenant file audits and audit-readiness support for New Jersey affordable housing owners and administrative agents working under LIHTC, HUD, USDA Rural Development, HOME, and UHAC requirements.
10+ years in affordable housing compliance · CPO · SHCM · HCM-R · FHC
Compliance is complex. Our work makes it manageable—through careful analysis, clear communication, and solutions grounded in the realities of affordable housing operations.
Full-file reviews from move-in through the current certification for LIHTC, HUD, USDA RD, HOME, and UHAC properties, as a one-time audit or ongoing monitoring. Every finding comes with the requirement behind it and a clear step to correct it.
A focused review of a sample of your files before an HFA monitoring visit, HUD Management and Occupancy Review, or RD supervisory review, so you see what an auditor would see first.
Applicant file review and certification support during lease-up, so new households are qualified and documented correctly from day one.
New or updated Tenant Selection Plans, Affirmative Fair Housing Marketing Plans, and property-specific compliance forms built around your programs and requirements.
Understand the files, program rules, and immediate needs.
Find gaps, risks, and the items that need attention first.
Turn findings into practical, prioritized next steps.
Strengthen the files and move forward with confidence.
File Theory is led by an affordable housing compliance specialist with more than 10 years of hands-on experience across LIHTC, HUD Section 8, USDA Rural Development, HOME, and UHAC programs in New Jersey.
That experience covers income certifications and recertifications, file audits, preparation for agency monitoring and Management and Occupancy Reviews, staff training, and lease-ups from applicant intake to move-in, along with waiting lists, tenant selection plans, and deed restrictions.
Professional memberships include the National Affordable Housing Management Association™ (NAHMA™) and the New Jersey Affordable Housing Management Association (JAHMA).
Tell File Theory about your property, portfolio, or upcoming review. You'll get a reply with next steps and what a review would involve.