Certification: Certified Specialist of Public Housing (CSPH)

NAHRO©s Certified Specialist of Public Housing (CSPH) designation demonstrates that an individual has the knowledge, skills and ability necessary for:

Evaluating eligibility and income.
Calculating rents and utility allowances accurately.
Understanding the tasks and processes associated with the public housing occupancy cycle.
Effective interviewing and screening.
Maintaining waitlists.
Understanding lease and grievance procedures.

More than two years of education or training after high school required?
Yes
More than two years of work experience required?
Yes
Oral or Written Exam Required?
Yes
Renewal Required?
Every 3 Year(s)
Renew through Continuing Educational Units(CEU)?
Yes
Renew through Re-Examination?
No
Renew through Continuing Professional Development(CPD)?
No
Does applicant have choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)?
No

Specialty

The certification corresponds to a specialty within a recognized occupation. For example, Oncology Nurse and Pediatric Nurse are specialties within the nursing field, so Certified Oncology Nurse and Certified Pediatric Nurse would be classified as specialty certifications.