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.