US Housing Consultants

What US Housing Consultants does

US Housing Consultants, LLC is a privately held national consulting firm headquartered in Concord, New Hampshire, founded in 2006 by Scott Precourt. The firm serves the U.S. affordable housing industry — specifically owners, investors, property managers, and Public Housing Authorities — by providing NSPIRE and REAC inspection preparation and execution, HUD/LIHTC/USDA-RD/HOME file compliance reviews, capital needs assessments, due diligence walks, and policy development (ACOP, Admin Plans, HOTMA and NSPIRE implementation).

Its technology stack centers on a cloud-based compliance management platform composed of proprietary products: Entryway+ (digital tenant application and third-party income/asset verification), InspectCheck (NSPIRE inspection management for both owner-operators and Housing Finance Authorities), RentCompare (online rent reasonableness reports for HCV and PBV units at $2,500/year with a five-year term), and Entryway Utility Allowance. These sit alongside reference content including a proprietary NSPIRE Manual and NSPIRE Field Guide.

Revenue is generated across four streams: (1) on-site inspection services, (2) recurring compliance consulting engagements (file review, TRACS/HAP processing, policy development, remote certification processing), (3) training and certification revenue from a national seminar schedule, live and self-paced webinars, and a portfolio of ACE certifications and HCCP exam prep, and (4) technology subscriptions on Entryway+ and RentCompare. Distribution is sales-led and direct, with a remote-first national footprint and a Great Place to Work certification (88% positive employee experience, 31 points above the U.S. average).

Name

US Housing Consultants

Legal name

US Housing Consultants, LLC

Website

https://us-hc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

US Housing Consultants is a privately held national consulting firm that provides NSPIRE inspections, HUD/LIHTC/USDA compliance reviews, capital needs assessments, training, and certification services to affordable housing owners, managers, and Public Housing Authorities across the United States.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Affordable Housing Compliance Services

NAICS

Management Consulting Services (54161)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

Affordable & Subsidized Housing Property Management (LIHTC, Section 8) (BPAJAFAD)

Keywords

• Affordable housing compliance
• HUD multifamily inspections
• LIHTC compliance consulting
• NSPIRE inspection services
• Rental housing training

Headquarters

HQ city

Concord

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Inspection Services: Pre-NSPIRE inspections, REAC inspections, capital needs assessments, due diligence inspection walks. These are on-site consulting services provided to property owners and managers.
2. Compliance Consulting: File review and approval, TRACS/HAP processing, onsite HUD/Tax Credit file reviews, EIV compliance, utility allowance studies, ACOP and Admin plan development. Annual service offerings for policy updates.
3. Training and Certification: Seminars, workshops, webinars, and certification exam preparation courses on LIHTC, HUD, NSPIRE, Fair Housing, and HOTMA topics. Both live in-person and virtual options available.
4. Technology Subscriptions: RentCompare software platform offered at $2,500 per year for five years. Entryway+ digital application services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

US Housing Consultants provides compliance consulting, physical inspections, and professional training for the affordable housing industry. Core services cover HUD, LIHTC, USDA/RD, and HOME program compliance including NSPIRE inspections, file reviews, TRACS/HAP processing, policy development, and certification training. The firm complements its consulting practice with proprietary software platforms such as RentCompare, Entryway+, and InspectCheck.

Product overview

US Housing Consultants provides a comprehensive suite of compliance, inspection, and training solutions for the affordable housing industry. The offering is organized as a platform-plus-modules architecture combining core service lines with proprietary software products. The inspection services include Pre-NSPIRE Inspections, NSPIRE Inspections, Tax Credit/HOME NSPIRE, and NSPIRE Inspections for Voucher Programs, supported by REAC NSPIRE Appeals. Due diligence offerings encompass Capital Needs Assessments, Due Diligence Inspection Walks, Lease File Audits, Section 504 UFAS Compliance, and Energy Audits. The compliance services portfolio includes File Review and Approval, TRACS/HAP Processing, Pre-MOR Reviews, Onsite HUD/Tax Credit File Review, EIV Compliance, Utility Allowance Studies, Entryway+ Digital Application & Verification, HOTMA Ready Policies, Remote Certification Processing, HCV/Public Housing Compliance, SEMAP Compliance, Policies and Procedures (ACOP, Admin Plans), Rent Reasonableness, and HOTMA & NSPIRE Implementation Plans. The company also offers proprietary software products including RentCompare Online Rent Reasonableness, Entryway Utility Allowance, InspectCheck for Housing Finance Authorities, and InspectCheck for NSPIRE Inspections. Training and certification offerings span NSPIRE Inspection Training, HUD Multifamily Compliance Training, LIHTC Compliance Training (with optional HCCP exam), USDA Compliance Training, NSPIRE for Vouchers Training, HOTMA Training, Fair Housing Training, Live Webinars, Self-Paced Online Courses, and multiple ACE certification programs (HUD ACE, USDA/RD ACE, HOME ACE, Layered Funding ACE, NSPIRE ACE, and LIHTC ACE Certifications).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• NSPIRE Inspection Services Physical inspection services for HUD-assisted, LIHTC, HOME, and voucher housing under NSPIRE standards, including pre-inspection preparation, formal inspection, and REAC score appeals, delivered to property owners and managers nationwide.
• Capital Needs Assessments Comprehensive physical and financial assessments of affordable housing properties providing prioritized short- and long-term capital needs, repair planning, and budgeting guidance for owners and investors.
• Due Diligence Inspection Walks Property assessment walks performed prior to acquisition or financing transactions to evaluate physical condition and compliance status for affordable housing investors and lenders.
• Lease File Audits Review of tenant lease files for compliance with HUD, LIHTC, and other affordable housing program requirements, sold to property owners, managers, and Public Housing Authorities.
• File Review and Approval Services Compliance review and approval of tenant files ensuring adherence to HUD Handbook 4350.3, LIHTC, and related program requirements, provided to property owners and managers.
• TRACS/HAP Processing Transaction Processing and Recovery Center (TRACS) and Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) processing services for HUD Multifamily properties, delivered as an outsourced compliance function.
• Utility Allowance Studies Studies determining appropriate utility allowance amounts for tenant utility payments across HUD, LIHTC, and USDA/RD affordable housing programs.
• Remote Certification Processing Offsite processing of tenant certifications and recertifications for income and eligibility verification under HUD and LIHTC programs.
• PHA Policy Development (ACOP and Admin Plans) Custom policy development and annual updates of Admissions and Continuing Occupancy Policies (ACOP) and Administrative Plans for Public Housing Authorities, including HOTMA-aligned revisions.
• Rent Reasonableness Services Rent reasonableness determination services ensuring Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) and Project-Based Voucher (PBV) rents are appropriate compared to market comparables, complementing the RentCompare software product.
• Affordable Housing Compliance Training Programs Instructor-led seminars and workshops on LIHTC, HUD Multifamily, NSPIRE, USDA/RD, HOTMA, and Fair Housing compliance topics, offered on a national schedule and through private training engagements.
• Live Webinars Real-time online training sessions delivered by expert instructors covering affordable housing compliance topics such as LIHTC, NSPIRE, HUD, and HOTMA.
• Self-Paced Online Courses On-demand online training modules covering HUD, LIHTC, HOTMA, NSPIRE, Fair Housing, and other compliance topics, allowing housing professionals to learn at their own pace.
• ACE Certification Programs Advanced Certified Expert (ACE) certification programs for HUD, USDA/RD, HOME, Layered Funding, NSPIRE, and LIHTC compliance professionals, including HCCP credential offerings.
• RentCompare Online Rent Reasonableness Platform Subscription-based software platform enabling rapid rent reasonableness reports for HCV and PBV units with real-time comparable data and SEMAP compliance tracking.
• Entryway+ Digital Application and Verification Digital tenant application platform with third-party income and asset verification capabilities for streamlined virtual leasing compliance in affordable housing.
• Entryway Utility Allowance Platform Digital platform for utility allowance studies, providing modernized calculations and management of tenant utility allowances for affordable housing properties.
• InspectCheck for Housing Finance Authorities Inspection management software for Housing Finance Authorities to manage property inspection workflows and NSPIRE compliance at the state level.
• InspectCheck for NSPIRE Inspections Inspection software platform for conducting and managing NSPIRE-compliant property inspections, used by inspectors and property management teams.

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Novogradac & Company LLP: National accounting and consulting firm specializing in LIHTC, affordable housing, and community development. Direct peer given its parallel focus on affordable housing compliance, tax credit advisory, and training/credentialing for the same customer base.
• Quadel Consulting & Training: Affordable housing compliance and training firm serving PHAs and private owners on HCV, SEMAP, HOTMA, NSPIRE and similar regulatory areas. Closest direct competitor to USHC's compliance consulting and training practices.
• KDA Consulting LLC: Affordable housing compliance consulting firm offering file reviews, training, and policy support to PHAs and owners. Comparable to USHC's compliance and training service lines for the same regulatory stack.
• Affordable Housing Advisors: Specialized consulting firm delivering compliance, training, and file review services to affordable housing owners and agents. Comparable in customer base and core service mix.
• Bauknight Pietras & Stormer: CPA firm serving affordable housing developers, owners, and managers with audit, tax, and compliance services including LIHTC. Comparable as a professional services peer addressing the same customer regulatory needs.
• Morrison & Company CPA: Accountancy focused on affordable housing and LIHTC compliance, audits, and consulting. Comparable on the compliance/file review side of USHC's offering for similar owner/manager customers.
• The Gill Group: Boutique consulting firm focused on LIHTC compliance training, HCCP exam prep, and affordable housing education. Directly comparable on training product line and customer overlap.
• Spectra Compliance Solutions: Affordable housing compliance services and training provider covering HUD, LIHTC, and HOME. Directly comparable in scope of file review, training, and policy development offerings.

Broad incumbents

• Baker Tilly: Top-10 advisory firm with a substantial affordable housing and LIHTC practice spanning compliance, consulting, and tax credit services. Comparable as a broader incumbent that competes for the same affordable housing owner and PHA engagements.
• CohnReznick: Large national advisory and accounting firm with a dedicated affordable housing practice covering LIHTC, HUD, and compliance. Comparable as a broader incumbent competing for similar engagements at larger owner/manager and PHA accounts.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ushousing
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@ushousingconsultants/videos
• Facebookfacebook.com/ushousingconsultants
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/us-housing-consultants

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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