HRA Program Administration

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From first inquiry to a defensible file

14 lessons · 202 practice questions · 60-question exam · Illustrated walkthroughs · Printable field materials

Learn the decision, the evidence and the approval needed at every stage of Homeowner Reconstruction Assistance. Start with program readiness, then follow a household through selection, eligibility, design, construction and closeout.

Source review: October 4, 2026. Incorporates the September 24 Texas rule changes and current HUD energy clarification. Agency-dependent items are identified as hold points. This course does not establish GCHS participation or funding approval.

Begin Lesson 1

Field workbookFourteen checklists and reusable file controls Budget and draw labPractice the lesser-of test and retainage math Facilitator guideRun case discussions and a file-review exercise Sources and hold pointsDated authorities, corrections and questions Practice exam60 questions, 120 minutes, aim for 70 percent

Follow the complete workflow

Lesson 1
What HRA is and how the money flows
Program foundations · 14 questions
Lesson 2
The current rules map and source control
Program foundations · 14 questions
Lesson 3
Administrator readiness and reservations
Program foundations · 14 questions
Lesson 4
Outreach, fair housing and language access
Household selection · 14 questions
Lesson 5
Intake, selection and written decisions
Household selection · 14 questions
Lesson 6
Household eligibility and income verification
Household selection · 14 questions
Lesson 7
Property eligibility and the reconstruction decision
Property and design · 14 questions
Lesson 8
Environmental review and the stop-work gate
Property and design · 14 questions
Lesson 9
Design, construction standards and energy requirements
Property and design · 14 questions
Lesson 10
Cost limits, match and defensible procurement
Project delivery · 14 questions
Lesson 11
Relocation, labor standards and conflicts
Project delivery · 14 questions
Lesson 12
Assistance documents, liens and affordability
Project delivery · 14 questions
Lesson 13
Construction, inspections, draws and retainage
Completion and accountability · 14 questions
Lesson 14
Closeout, monitoring and the full-file review
Completion and accountability · 20 questions

Independent GCHS training. Not an official TDHCA test or professional credential. Local procedures in this course are proposed working controls until approved by GCHS.