July 9 – 10, 2026; 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Lunch 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
COST: $600
SITE: Austin • Drury Inn & Suites Austin North
6711 IH 35 North, Austin TX 78752
ROOM BLOCK: $128 S/D • click here
room block cutoff: June 8
TRAINER: Tammy Emerson
TO REGISTER
Please select “Special 2-day class (2 days)” under the Onsite Classes section when choosing your course.
SUMMARY
This 2-day SEMAP training equips housing professionals with the knowledge and tools needed to navigate performance indicators, strengthen compliance, and improve program outcomes. Participants will gain practical insights to confidently manage reporting, audits, and HUD expectations.
AGENDA
Day 1 — SEMAP Foundations & High‑Risk Indicators
8:00–8:30 | Registration & Arrival
8:30–9:00 | Welcome & Training Overview
9:00–9:15 | SEMAP Indicators & Scoring Overview
9:15–10:00 | Module 1 — SEMAP Foundations
10:00–10:30 | Module 2 — Staff & Supervisor Roles Under SEMAP
10:30–10:45 | Break
10:45–12:00 | Module 3 — Indicator 1: Waiting List Selection
12:00–1:00 | Lunch
1:00–2:15 | Module 4 — Indicator 2: Rent Reasonableness
2:15–3:15 | Module 5 — Indicator 3: Determination of Adjusted Income
3:15–3:30 | Break
3:30–4:15 | Module 6 — Indicator 4: Utility Allowances
4:15–4:30 | Day 1 Wrap‑Up
Day 2 — Operational Indicators, Application & Synthesis
8:00–8:15 | Day 1 Recap
8:15–9:15 | Module 7 — Indicators 5 & 6: HQS QC & Enforcement
9:15–10:00 | Module 8 — Indicator 7: Expanding Housing Opportunities
10:00–10:15 | Break
10:15–10:45 | Module 9 — Indicator 8: Payment Standards
10:45–11:00 | Module 10 — Indicator 9: Annual Reexaminations
11:00–11:30 | Module 11 — Indicator 10: Correct Tenant Rent Calculations
11:30–12:00 | Module 12 — Indicator 11: Pre‑Contract HQS Inspections
12:00–1:00 | Lunch
1:00–1:30 | Module 13 — Indicator 12: Annual HQS Inspections
1:30–2:00 | Module 14 — Indicator 13: Lease‑Up
2:00–2:30 | Module 15 — Indicator 14: FSS Enrollment
2:30–2:45 | Break
2:45–3:05 | Module 16 — Indicator 15: Deconcentration Bonus
3:05–3:45 | Module 17 — Applying SEMAP Across Indicators
3:45–4:30 | Module 18 — Putting It All Together
TRAINER
TAMMY EMERSON is a seasoned public housing professional with more than 20 years of experience in housing administration, policy development, and organizational leadership.
She currently serves as Executive Director of the Housing Authority of the City of Victoria in Victoria, Texas, where she oversees all administrative and operational functions of the agency. In this role, she directs staff, manages operating and capital budgets, administers housing programs, and works closely with the Board of Commissioners and community stakeholders to support effective and compliant housing services.
Prior to her current role, Tammy served as Chief Housing Officer at the Hampton Redevelopment & Housing Authority in Virginia, where she provided leadership for housing service programs, supervised departmental staff, and ensured compliance with federal housing regulations. Her work included developing and refining policies related to residential real estate management, admissions, occupancy, and relocation.
Earlier in her career, Tammy held positions with the Fairfax County Redevelopment & Housing Authority and the McKean County Housing Authority in Pennsylvania. There, she gained extensive experience in housing management operations, asset management, program oversight, and property management, including the supervision of public housing units and Housing Choice Voucher programs.
Tammy holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in Management from Clarion University of Pennsylvania. She is recognized for her strategic leadership, strong communication skills, and commitment to strengthening housing programs that serve communities effectively and responsibly.