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Online course

The ABCs of RGI: Rent-geared-to-income administration

September 3, 2019 to December 3, 2019

 

Learn how to administer rent-geared-to-income (RGI) under the Housing Services Act, 2011. 

About this course

  • how to use waiting lists and occupancy standards to fill vacant units
  • how to assess and verify RGI eligibility 
  • how to determine income and imputed income and calculate RGI rent 
  • how to apply charges and allowances for utilities
  • how and when to implement RGI changes
  • how to provide proper notifications
  • what to do when a resident no longer qualifies

The course content is updated each term to reflect the current state of regulations as of the course launch date.

Learners will have access to the web-based course and moderator for a period of three months.

What past course participants have said:

“I completed the RGI course and I was amazed at how much I learned and how much of the information I could apply to my work.”

Institute for Housing Management (IHM) Certificate credit
 This course can be counted as a full credit for the Institute of Housing Management (IHM) Certificate Program. Upon receiving a passing grade on the course, you can apply to IHM for a full credit recognition. Your request must include: 

  • an application form (provided by ONPHA)
  • a copy of your Certificate of Achievement (provided by ONPHA)
  • a fee of $25.00 (plus HST)

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The ABCs of RGI: Rent-Geared-to-Income Administration

When
9/3/2019 - 12/3/2019
Where
The RGI Course Is Online
Canada

COURSE DETAILS

FORMAT
100% online


DURATION
12 weeks


FLEXIBLE DEADLINES
Self-paced


EFFORT
3-4 hours per week

CLASS SIZE
Less than 60 learners

Earn a certificate and a digital badge upon completion

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Internet connection Operating systems: Windows 7 or higher, Mac OS X 10.6 or higher. Browser: runs JavaScript Additional requirements: Updated versions of Adobe Reader and Adobe Flash Player.