How do I become a Housing Credit Certified Professional (HCCP)?
Curriculum and Other Requirements
- Minimum of two years experience in the low-income housing tax credit industry by graduation
- Ten hours of low-income housing tax credit training
- Adherence to the HCCP Code of Ethics
- Pass the HCCP Examination
Steps to Obtain Your HCCP Credential
- Contact HCCP Program Administrator or an organization offering the exam.
- Register for training that offers the exam.
- Pass the exam.
- Submit your completed HCCP Professional Profile and the application fee of $175.00 to the HCCP Program Administrator.
- Passing candidates have up to two years to meet the necessary experience and training requirements and to submit the application.
- Receive your HCCP Certificate and lapel pin, and start using your professional designation for all your professional activities.
- Each year following your certification, take four hours of continuing education and submit your CE verification forms and annual renewal fee (currently $175.00) to maintain your HCCP credential in good standing.
HCCP Exam Preparation
The exam is designed for current practitioners. It covers development, compliance, and management issues and is quite comprehensive. The exam is an SAT-style multiple-choice exam with a “best answer” format. You must score at least 70% to pass. Training taken prior to the exam is an excellent way to prepare, though it is not necessarily sufficient, to guarantee a passing grade on the exam. Experience, coupled with review that is inherent in a training course, should help you prepare. For a list of testable subject areas, contact the HCCP Program Administrator at 800-368-5242 x8154.
Code of Professional Ethics
Each candidate for the HCCP designation must sign and agree to the HCCP Code of Ethics as part of the Application. The Code of Ethics sets a high standard of conduct for the industry.
Associated Fees
- Course Fees established by the service provider
- Examination Fee: $175.00
- Application Fee: $175.00
- Annual Renewal Fee: $175.00
Continuing Education Requirements
To maintain your credential, each Housing Credit Certified Professional is required to attend and report to the Board at least four hours of industry-related education each year. This requirement may be met by attendance at programs offered by any professional trainer, trade association, or state housing agency. In the Fall of each year (including the year you are certified), you will receive a notice to renew your Certification prior to the end of the calendar year.
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