Management Reviews
Management and Occupancy Reviews (MORs) are an important task that Navigate performs for HUD. View our MOR Compliance Resources.
Management and Occupancy Reviews
Management and Occupancy Reviews (MORs) are an important task that Navigate performs for HUD in order to verify that property owners and management agents are in compliance with HUD and other federal regulations and their Housing Assistance Payments (HAP) Contract.
Our RMs conduct MORs every 1, 2 or 3 years for each property that is covered under the Project-based Section 8 contract. The MOR frequency is based on the overall rating of the property’s last MOR, and the property’s Risk Rating status as determined by HUD: Troubled, Potentially Troubled or Not Troubled. Following a HUD-approved change of ownership and/or management at a property, HUD requires that we conduct an MOR within six months.
The MOR consists of:

Prepare For Your Review
Our Relationship Managers use the Management Review for Multifamily Housing Projects HUD Form 9834 to get the results of the review. To prepare for your Review, you can download the HUD Form 9834 document free of charge. At Navigate, we pride ourselves on customer service and are always committed to positive communication with our clients throughout the MOR process. You will find the forms and resources you need for your next MOR below.
This checklist is not intended to be a substitute for guidance found in the HUD 4350.3 Occupancy Handbook or
relevant HOTMA notices, or legal advice
This checklist is not intended to be a substitute for guidance found in the HUD 4350.3 or a replacement for legal advice.
HUD Resources
Frequently Asked Questions
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These must be the original signed forms:
- Owner’s authorization for individuals to access EIV on their behalf
- Multifamily Housing Coordinator Access Authorization Forms (Signed original copy and current copy- must be renewed annually.)
- User Access Authorization Form (Signed original copy and current copy- must be renewed annually.)
- Signed Rules of Behavior Form(s) (for individuals without access to the EIV system.)
- Copy of written policies and procedures for using the EIV employment and income data and reports.
- ISS Security Awareness Training Certificate (Annual)
The following documentation will be required as needed:
- Documentation relating to the follow-up of failed Identification/Verification Reports.
- Documentation relating to the follow-up of Multiple Subsidy Report.
- Documentation relating to the follow-up of Deceased Tenant Report.
- Tenant files must be properly documented in accordance to HUD Notice 11-21.
- Record of training conducted for staff annually.
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Acceptable forms of verification can be found in Appendix 3 of the 4350.3.
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Initial Appeal
An appeal letter with specific examples explaining the facts supporting a change in the rating must be forwarded to the HUD Multifamily Program Center Director and/or CA and postmarked within 30 calendar days of the Summary Report date.
The appeal decision letter will be transmitted to the owner/agent by the HUD Multifamily Program Center Director or the CA within 45 calendar days from receipt of the appeal. (Refer to HUD Handbook 4350.1 Chapter 6).Final Appeal
If the owner/agent does not agree with the initial appeal decision, the owner/agent may submit a final appeal to the Multifamily Hub Director within 15 calendar days of the date of the initial appeal decision letter for a final decision from HUD within 45 calendar days from receipt of the final appeal. (Refer to HUD Handbook 4350.1 Chapter 6).
The owner/agent may request a meeting with the Multifamily Hub Director to present verbal arguments. The meeting must be requested and scheduled during the 30 calendar day period following the transmittal date of the initial appeal decision letter.
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An owner or management agent must provide a complete response to MOR findings within 30 days of the date on the MOR report letter. Review the report carefully and submit all required explanations, corrective actions, and supporting documentation by the stated deadline.
I would avoid saying “within 30 days of receiving the report.” Your existing page specifically measures the deadline from the date on the report letter.
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A complete response to all MOR findings is due within 30 days of the date on the MOR report letter.
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The response should address each finding and include the requested explanations, corrective actions, and supporting documentation. Owners and agents should follow the instructions in the MOR report letter.
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An owner or management agent may appeal an overall rating of Below Average or Unsatisfactory. The appeal must be submitted within 30 calendar days of the MOR report letter.
Keep the response deadline and rating appeal as separate questions. They are related, but they are not the same process.
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Label each attachment with the corresponding finding number. Then place the documents in the same order as the findings in the report.
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The reviewer evaluates the response and supporting documentation. The reviewer may request additional information before determining whether the findings can be closed.
Mastering the MOR
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Pam discusses the Management and Occupancy Review process, emphasizing its importance for both new and experienced property managers.
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Pam discusses the essential documents that should be included in the EIV master file.
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Pam emphasizes the importance of good documentation in EIV reporting
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Pam continues “Mastering The MOR” series with an in-depth discussion on tenant files.

