Simply Computer Federal Housing Assistant
Simply Computer Federal Housing Assistant, also called FHA Software, helps manage affordable housing compliance for Rural Development, HUD, and LIHTC projects.
What Simply Computer Federal Housing Assistant is
Simply Computer Federal Housing Assistant, also called FHA Software, helps manage affordable housing compliance for Rural Development, HUD, and LIHTC projects. Its Windows software monitors occupancy requirements and alerts users to discrepancies. Project changes and tenant certifications are kept in chronological history, which can support forms and reports for past, current, or future periods. Common tools include waiting lists, work and purchase orders, unit inventory, dashboards, multi-property reporting, and recertification notices. Users can support RD/MINC XML submissions and HUD electronic submissions through built-in iMAX Communications. The software also includes accounting for cash or accrual methods and multiple projects, plus listed interfaces for ADP, QuickBooks payroll, Prisma, PayLease, and RentPayment; payment imports require an account with a provider. It runs on Windows, with the current release described as compatible with Windows 11 and cloud-based server systems. The price starts at $299, paid once, varies by project, and includes a free 30-day trial. Purchase includes support and updates for one year; continued access requires annual maintenance.
Good
- Monitors RD, HUD, and LIHTC occupancy requirements.
- Keeps chronological project and tenant certification histories.
- Includes waiting lists and recertification notices.
- Supports cash and accrual accounting methods.
- Offers a free 30-day trial.
Watch out
- No free plan is listed.
- Pricing varies by subsidy type, unit count, and setup.
- Ongoing support and updates require annual maintenance.
Who it suits
It suits affordable housing teams handling RD, HUD, or LIHTC compliance, tenant histories, and recertification. The listed Windows deployment options include single-computer and networked setups.
Verdict
FHA Software brings compliance monitoring, tenant history, and property-management tools together for affordable housing projects. Buyers should confirm project-specific pricing and account for annual maintenance after the first year.
Plans and prices
From Simply Computer Federal Housing Assistant's own pricing page, checked 8 Oct 2001.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| FHA Software | $299, paid once | RD, HUD, and LIHTC package options · single-user or networked · Purchase price varies by subsidy type, number of units, and single-user or networked version; can be as low as $299 for small projects. |
The facts
Each one read from Simply Computer Federal Housing Assistant's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Accounting
- Accounting is built in, supports cash and accrual methods, and handles multiple projects in the same entry window.checked 7 Oct 2001
- Compliance monitoring
- The software monitors RD, HUD, and LIHTC occupancy requirements and advises users when discrepancies occur.checked 8 Oct 2001
- Core features
- Common features include waiting lists, work orders, purchase orders, unit inventory, dashboards, multi-property reporting, and recertification notices.checked 7 Oct 2001
- Deployment
- The software can be installed on a single-user computer or in networked configurations including peer-to-peer, dedicated-server, and Windows cloud-based server systems.checked 8 Oct 2001
- History
- Project changes and tenant certifications are kept in chronological history so users can process forms or reports for past, current, or future periods.checked 8 Oct 2001
- HUD submissions
- The software includes Windows-based iMAX Communications for electronic submissions with TRACS 202D.checked 8 Oct 2001
- Integrations
- The maker lists tenant screening integrations with Online Rental Exchange, PeopleFacts (TRAK-1), VeriScreen, and Acutraq.checked 8 Oct 2001
- Intended users
- The maker says more than 5,500 affordable housing projects rely on FHA Software for monthly RD, HUD, and LIHTC compliance needs.checked 8 Oct 2001
- LIHTC compliance
- The software monitors 100% tax-credit compliance and supports layered RD/HUD and LIHTC compliance without additional modules or tenant data entry.checked 8 Oct 2001
- Management tools
- Common features include waiting lists, work orders, purchase orders, unit inventory, dashboards, multi-property reporting, and recertification notices.checked 8 Oct 2001
- Online rent collection
- Built-in payment transaction import interfaces with Prisma, PayLease, and RentPayment, and requires an existing provider account.checked 7 Oct 2001
- Payroll integrations
- The maker lists built-in interfaces to ADP and QuickBooks payroll services.checked 8 Oct 2001
- Pricing
- The site asks prospective customers to request pricing based on project types, unit count, and whether they need a networked version.checked 7 Oct 2001
- Pricing terms
- The purchase price includes free phone support and program updates for one year; a yearly maintenance fee thereafter continues toll-free phone support and updates.checked 8 Oct 2001
- Purpose
- FHA Software automates affordable housing compliance for Rural Development, HUD, and Low Income Housing Tax Credit projects.checked 8 Oct 2001
- RD submissions
- The RD package includes MINC XML submission compliance, and the maker says users have been using the MINC Industry Interface since March 2003.checked 8 Oct 2001
- Security
- Password protection can be enabled to limit program access and control what specific users can do.checked 8 Oct 2001
- Support
- Registered users receive unlimited access to same-day technical support, and training is available using Zoom or TeamViewer.checked 8 Oct 2001
- Tenant history
- Project changes and tenant certifications are kept in chronological history and can be revised or used to process forms for past, current, or future periods.checked 7 Oct 2001
The company
- Founded
- 1985checked 28 Sep 2001
- Headquarters
- Rockford, Illinois, United Stateschecked 28 Sep 2001
Where it runs
- Online applications
- Registered clients can link online pre-applications from their websites; submitted information is emailed as a CSV attachment for import into the waiting list.checked 7 Oct 2001
Money
- Trial
- The maker offers free 30-day trial installations and says trial periods can be extended as often as needed.checked 8 Oct 2001
- Trial and demo
- The maker offers a free 30-day trial and a working demonstration copy with free technical support access and no financial obligation.checked 7 Oct 2001
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