CHS has been performing Physical Needs Assessments (PNA) for public housing authorities since 1994. Even before then, in 1985 President, Donald Dudrow prepared the first comprehensive PNA for the Cincinnati PHA, the 15th largest PHA in the United States.

CHS understands that a comprehensive and thorough PNA is an invaluable tool for PHA strategic planning and budgeting. A good PNA will help identify distressed properties and will enable the PHA to make informed decisions about the development’s long-term viability.

CHS has provided PNAs for nearly 100 PHAs and thousands of units throughout the U.S.A. from Ventura, CA to St. Thomas, USVI. HUD has recognized the quality of CHS PNAs. “Best physical needs assessment and viability study HUD has seen.” William Shen, Director of Troubled Housing, HUD Washington DC Headquarters (3/15/07 meeting at HUD Headquarters with HUD Secretary Jackson).

CHS PHA PNA reports are compliant with ARRA and other HUD directives. Also, if requested CHS will format the reports on HUD form 52832 and CFFP forms.

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Building Surveys and Physical Needs

Assessments Physical Needs Assessments

Public Housing Strategic

Planning Redevelopment Planning and Design

Section 504 Assessment and Transition Plans

Modernization / Rehabilitation Design

Landscape and Site Design

Energy Audits

Utility Allowance Calculations

Utility Allowance Calculations for Section 8 and Public Housing units

Market Studies

Energy Reduction Investigations and Strategies

Energy Grant and Loan Applications

Evaluation of existing facilities for possible conversion to LIHTC or other affordable housing

Conversion, Demolition and Disposition Evaluations and Applications

Grant Applications and Administration

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Public Housing Redevelopment Strategies and Design Services

ARRA Compliant PNA Services