Industry leader to provide recertification and compliance services for this organization serving 2500+

Barkan Compliance Solutions (BCS), an affiliate of Barkan Management Company and a leading provider of regulatory compliance services to developers, owners, and managers of affordable housing, has been engaged to provide recertification and compliance services for approximately 200 LIHTC, HOME, and Project Based Section 8 Public Housing units owned and managed by the Newport Housing Authority of Newport, RI. BCS will also work with the Authority’s staff to help process and qualify applicants for housing including and for a lease up of a project being substantially renovated.

The mission of the Newport Housing Authority is “to provide decent, safe, sanitary, affordable housing and to promote home ownership, economic development, and economic self-sufficiency for public housing residents and a living environment free from discrimination and crime.” The Housing Authority of the City of Newport currently serves 2500+ people.

“We are pleased to be working with the Newport Housing Authority in its mission to provide public housing for those who qualify and to assist individuals and families with the application process,” said Cynthia Howe, Vice President of Barkan Management Company. “We have the industry knowledge and commitment to the affordable housing sector that will help facilitate the administrative processes for this organization. We anticipate a very successful and long-term partnership.”

About Barkan Compliance Solutions

Barkan Compliance Solutions is an affiliate of Barkan Management Company. BCS provides comprehensive management and regulatory compliance services to developers, owners and managers of affordable housing. Barkan Compliance Solutions has experience working with all types of affordable programs including LIHTC, Section 8, HOME, Housing Choice Vouchers and Public Housing.

About Barkan Companies

The Barkan Companies are a privately owned, diversified group of real estate businesses with a solid record of success in property management, construction and development. Since 1964, Barkan has established itself as an industry leader in the residential real estate sector with 192 properties (30,000+/- units) under management in seven states. Barkan consistently provides outstanding client service with an uncompromising focus on quality and integrity. Encompassing five related real estate service businesses, including property management and accounting, renovation, development and affordable housing compliance, Barkan has the proven abilities and expertise in a single organization to satisfy the most demanding requirements.