RCS (Rent Comparability Studies) Explained: From Confusion to Confidence in 90 Minutes

Stop Guessing. Start Understanding. Get Your RCS Right-Every Time.

If the term “RCS” (Rent Comparability Study) makes your eyes glaze over, you’re not alone.

But here’s the reality:
RCS plays a critical role in your Section 8 contract renewals, directly impacting the rents you can charge and your property’s financial performance.

Get it wrong - or misunderstand it - and you risk delays, reduced rents, or failed approvals.

This fast-paced, plain-English webinar will break it all down so you can confidently navigate the process and avoid costly mistakes.

What You’ll Learn

In just 90 minutes, you’ll gain clarity on:

• What a Rent Comparability Study actually is—and what it is NOT
• Why HUD requires an RCS and what reviewers are really looking for
• How appraisers select comparable properties and apply adjustments
• Common issues that delay or derail rent approvals
• Practical steps you can take to keep your renewal process on track

Why This Matters

RCS isn’t just paperwork—it directly affects:

• Your approved contract rents
• The timeline of your renewals
• Your revenue and asset performance
• Your compliance with HUD requirements

Understanding RCS gives you the ability to protect your rents and avoid unnecessary setbacks.

Walk Away With Confidence

After this session, you’ll be able to:

• Read and interpret an RCS with clarity
• Communicate more effectively with appraisers and stakeholders
• Identify red flags before they become problems
• Take proactive steps to support a smooth approval process

Who Should Attend

• Property Managers
• Property Owners & Asset Managers
• Compliance Professionals
• Anyone involved in Section 8 contract renewals

Learn from an Industry Expert

With decades of experience in affordable housing compliance, Gwen Volk brings a practical, no-nonsense approach to complex HUD topics—making them easy to understand and apply.

Don’t Let RCS Slow You Down

You don’t need to be an appraiser to understand Rent Comparability Studies—
you just need the right guidance.

Speaker(s)

Gwen Volk

Gwen Volk has worked in the affordable housing industry since 1983. She has been president and CEO of a Midwest property management company and chief compliance officer over a Dallas firm’s national portfolio. She has a Master’s degree in Business and is a Certified Property Manager through the Institute of Real Estate Management. Gwen holds certifications as a National Affordable Housing Professional – Executive Level, Specialist in Housing Credit Management, Housing Credit Certified Professional, Certified Professional of Occupancy, and in Fair Housing Compliance and has been a servant leader in the AHMAs, NAHMA and IREM throughout her career. Gwen is a nationally recognized expert in the tax credit, bond, HOME, and Section 8 programs and enjoys helping agents, owners, and managers make sense of it all.

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