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9:00 a.m.-10:15 a.m. Marketing NSP Properties from Outreach to Closing Marketing NSP Properties From Outreach to Closing. As NSP inventories mount there are positive, professional steps you can take to make sure those homes find buyers with mortgage financing. Our panelists detail the strategies you need in three areas - the home - value added rehab with energy efficiency, curb appeal and on point pricing, the buyer- creative outreach, effective counseling, and mortgage ready, and the mortgage itself- accessing credit with good underwriting and packaging skills, or looking for alternatives such as loan pools or seller held financing models. Let’s move this inventory! Greening Affordable Housing
Presenters: An introductory level workshop designed to provide insight into the world of affordable green housing. Designed for non-profit and for profit developers and city and county staff. Panelists will discuss project components from beginning to completion. Maintaining Your Balance Sheet to Access Credit in a Down Housing Market
Presenters: When the downturn in the housing market causes a nonprofit housing organization's balance sheet to be dragged down and out of balance because of nonperforming assets and unfinished or unsold homes through no fault of the nonprofit, how does that organization access credit to continue providing affordable housing? If you are a housing provider facing this problem, you are not alone; it is in everyone's best interest that Florida's nonprofit developers are not put out of business because of an inability to access credit. This workshop will be a part listening session and part brainstorming solutions to the balance sheet problem including best practice suggestions for what steps you should take to address this issue in today's market environment. Come share your concerns, your ideas, or listen to others in the industry on both sides of the equation: those who need access to credit and those who approve/provide loans. Nonprofit Capacity Building with Social Media
Presenter: Susan Tenby, Tech Soup Online Community on the web is no longer solely designated to your website’s forum or email list. You must now learn how to address and engage with your community in many locations across various social media channels. This session will introduce the basics of the must-have tools, and introduce a few lesser-known tools that will help your organization more efficiently manage your community of volunteers and supporters. We will explore the common pitfalls and give you a leading edge on how to avoid them. We will also look at time-saving, third-party listening tools, so you can quickly and easily have a bird’s eye view into all conversations about your organization and respond to the questions about your organization that are being distributed throughout the social web. Shimberg Center
Presenter: Caleb Stewart, Shimberg Center for Housing Studies The Shimberg Center for Housing Studies at the University of Florida will present two new research products designed to help governments, developers, advocates and others to make informed decisions about affordable housing development and preservation. The Affordable Housing Suitability Model is a GIS-based tool that provides data and maps on local environmental conditions, transit accessibility, neighborhood characteristics, and driving costs to help decision-makers assess affordable housing locations. The Lost Properties Inventory (LPI) is a database of more than 400 formerly subsidized rental housing developments in Florida. The Center will present research on the location, status (rental, condo, demolished) and current market-rate rents for LPI developments. 10:45 a.m.-12:00 p.m. The Art of Successful Rehabilitation of Foreclosed and Abandoned Properties
Presenters: Let’s face it, we didn't always cherry pick model homes. But we have learned how to build great rehab programs. Starting with the best inventory we could, drafting comprehensive and solid work orders, building a great contractor team, and managing work underway to minimize change orders, meet quality standards and get the job done on time and under budget. This panel will cover the lessons learned and share their toolkit for a great rehab program. Sustainable Design and Construction
Presenters: A panel of national experts in the design and construction of affordable housing will explain the elements used to create sustainability. You will learn what works from people who have done it themselves both inside Florida and in other parts of the country. This workshop will address sustainable design and construction for both single family housing and apartments. Preserving Project-Based Properties - Success Stories Highlighted in the Florida Housing Coalition’s latest Journal was the preservation of Norton Apartments, 84 homes for extremely low income families in Pinellas County, and Mayfair Village, 83 apartments for extremely low income and homeless families in Jacksonville. At this workshop you will hear from the authors and key partners in these success stories. Preservation of project-based properties is a priority for the Florida Housing Coalition; these are properties serving Florida’s most vulnerable populations with ongoing rent subsidy from the federal government. Florida is in imminent danger of losing much of this critically needed housing stock unless new owners acquire and rehabilitate these properties to avoid losing project-based assistance because of poor property conditions. Hear from people who successfully undertook the challenge and consider taking the challenge in your community. The Florida Housing Coalition and its partners will be there to help you. Implementing the Hardest Hit Program
Presenters: Get an update about this large, federally funded foreclosure prevention program. Presenters Nicole Gibson, Florida Housing Finance Corporation and Michael Chaney, Florida Housing Coalition will share the latest about the Hardest Hit program since the statewide rollout April 18. This session will also provide an opportunity for Hardest Hit advisors to ask questions and learn from each other. Property Tax Relief for Affordable Housing
Presenters: 2011 Legislation re-enacted several property tax relief provisions for nonprofits owning real property in Florida. One relates to community land trusts; anther relates to property not yet in service as affordable housing; and the third relates to limited liability companies, such as those used to develop tax credit properties. The focus of this session will be on the new law that allows tax credit properties to be exempt from property taxes. This change in the law may prove to be highly controversial as for profit entities partner with nonprofits or create their own nonprofit to enjoy what has historically been a tax exemption available only for property owned solely by a nonprofit corporation. The panel will discuss the ramifications of the new law; why some think it’s a good thing and some think it is not; lessons learned from other states with similar laws; and what best practices might be instituted in Florida to avoid negative repercussions. Growth Management, Housing and Civic Engagement
Presenters: State oversight put in place by the 1985 Growth Management Act was effectively dismantled by the 2011 Legislature. Development approval or disapproval now lies squarely in the hands of local government decision-makers. That means it is more important than ever to have your voice heard at the local level. That voice could be, for example: in support of housing for special needs populations that may face NIMBY opposition; in support of mixed income housing; in support of development that promotes smart growth or in opposition to development that promotes sprawl. This workshop will explain the specific changes that have been made by the 2011 Legislature to growth management and provide you with tools needed to effectively engage at the local level on any issue that comes before your city or county commission. Effective civic engagement is coalition building and it is powerful: It is a tool that housing advocates cannot afford to ignore. 12:15 - 1:45 - Lunch and Keynote Address
2:00 p.m.-3:15 p.m. Art of Successful Rehab - Multi-Family
Presenter: Scott Kline, National Housing Trust/Enterprise How does an experienced multifamily developer tackle a large apartment complex with NSP funding and a multitude of challenges? Learn from several cases how to approach the acquisition, rehabilitation and rental of foreclosed properties from initial inspection to capital needs assessment, budget development, financial structuring, underwriting, operating projections, lease up and management. Whether your program is small scale or large, or if you are managing an NSP grant for multi-family developers, this session will give you the tools you need for success. Exploring Acquisition and Renovation of Small Scale Affordable Rentals
Presenters: When the housing bubble burst, many owners of small scale rentals were left with properties that are severely underwater and have negative cash flow. When these owners are foreclosed upon or simply walk away, repairs are not done, common areas deteriorate, water bills are unpaid and tenants are left in the lurch. This panel discussion will describe an innovative approach to organizing and educating the tenants, as well as provide information on how nonprofit organizations can locate and finance these units, and bring them back into the inventory of safe, decent and affordable housing. Our Energy Economy - What Makes Cents?
Presenters: A key benefit of green housing is lowering utility costs for the homeowner or renter. Significant findings from recent research about what models will result in energy savings will be shared. The panelists will highlight programs that save money on all utilities, including electric, gas, and water. The discussion will address strategies, policies and incentives to implement energy efficiency and water conservation into affordable housing. Foreclosure Prevention Program Updates
Presenters: This session is a must for foreclosure counselors and other interested professionals to receive updates on the status of lender foreclosures. Presenters from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will share an industry-wide foreclosure update, as well as reports of their specific prevention programs. Fannie Mae will also discuss the progress of its Mortgage Help Centers in Florida. Housing Finance Part 1
Presenters: Given the number of changes to both federal and state affordable housing programs over the last couple of years, many nonprofits want to know which programs can work for them and how can these programs be accessed. This session provides an overview of affordable housing programs that are being funded, including the Predevelopment Loan Program, the Universal Application Cycle and Homeownership initiatives such as the Hardest Hit Program administered by the Florida Housing Finance Corporation (FHFC). Housing Veterans
Presenters: Our nation’s veterans have made great sacrifices for our country, yet many face severe housing needs due to disability and lack of affordable housing. In Florida, vets account for over one third of the homeless population and many veterans now returning from Iraq and Afghanistan are also at risk. In this workshop, learn about VASH vouchers, transitional housing, supportive housing, case management issues, NIMBY and the successful campaign just concluded in Seattle to raise a levy to support housing for homeless veterans. 3:45 p.m.-5:00 p.m. Section 3 Means Jobs and Employment in Your NSP Community
Presenter: Candace Tapscott, U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development NSP grantees know they must comply but what’s the best way to check the box and create jobs, training and employment opportunities for people in need in your community and your NSP neighborhoods. Your HUD Section 3 representative will define and explain these duties and help you put some muscle behind your efforts to rehabilitate homes and revitalize lives and your local economy. Bring your questions! Leveraging Green Funding Opportunities
Presenters: While “green housing” is commonly acknowledged as desirable, the common concern is how to pay for it. In this workshop learn about a successful Florida model for financing green retrofits, such as solar panels, with the Solar Energy Loan Fund; a pilot program that is ready for replication throughout the state. Florida’s programs for financing affordable housing through the Florida Housing Finance Corporation include a variety of factors favoring energy efficiency and sustainability; this is a time to discuss those factors, provide input to FHFC, and examine some of the many ways to combine federal, state and innovative local funding resources to leverage resources and maximize opportunities to create affordable green housing. Using HUD 221d for Preservation
Presenters: As private financing for multifamily projects becomes more and more difficult to secure, the HUD 221d program and Agency financing through Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac may be just what you need to get your development off the ground. These financing programs can be used to acquire and renovate or refinance and renovate properties with or without project-based rental assistance. We’ll look at some case studies, talk about FHA’s pilot program to streamline renovations on preservation deals, learn about program regulations and discuss the application and underwriting processes. Housing Finance Part 2
Presenters: Given the number of changes to both federal and state affordable housing programs over the last couple of years, many nonprofits want to know which programs can work for them and how can these programs be accessed. This session will examine several of the success stories through an interactive panel of nonprofit and for-profit partners that have completed their developments using a combination of the financing programs previously described. Building Partnerships with Habitat for Humanity Habitat for Humanity in Florida hosts the most Habitat homes than any other state in the country. The accomplishment of building and renovating over 12,000 Habitat homes in Florida was done through the many valuable partnerships with local governments, community land trusts, financial institutions, other affordable home builders, for-profit home builders, federal entities, and many not-for-profits that work with our target population and the community at large. These partnerships were not only fruitful for Habitat and the homeowners but for our partners who were able to leverage their partnership with us for their own goals. Whether you are a for-profit builder, a local SHIP administrator, a not-for-profit or an organization/corporation that is looking to make their program more robust or looking for a unique partnership opportunity—you should attend this workshop. You will hear best practices between Habitat and various partners, along with case studies of the success of these partnerships. Our programs go beyond just new construction to include rehabs, critical repair programs, green building, weatherization and so much more! Come learn how a partnership between you and Habitat could be created. 5:15 p.m.-6:45 p.m. Florida Community Land Trust Institute and Florida Non-Profit Housing Advocates Network
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What’s next? As funds for affordable housing are reduced at the federal, state and local level, we need to ensure that all available funds are used and used wisely. We will discuss next steps for addressing what nonprofit advocates can do to better access existing funds such as CDBG, HOME, HOME CHDO monies, and donated lands for affordable housing. This discussion includes public records law advise from our legal services members, and what you need to have in place at the local level to ensure your organization can take advantage of all opportunities. The Caucus is a time to bring up ideas to share and ask questions to your colleagues, such as:
* Trouble finding loans for community land trust properties? Come join us. The Florida Nonprofit Advocates Network and the Florida Community Land Trust Institute evolve in response to your needs, concerns and participation. |
Alan Mallach, Center for Community Progress is a nationally recognized advocate and scholar on housing, land use, community and economic development. Mallach is a senior fellow at the Center for Community Progress and teaches in the graduate city planning program at Pratt Institute in New York City. In addition, he is an author of A Decent Home: Planning, Building and Preserving Affordable Housing and Bringing Buildings Back: From Vacant Properties to Community Assets. Mallach is also a senior fellow at the Metropolitan Policy Program of The Brookings Institution, a visiting scholar at the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia and a member of the College of Fellows of the American Institute of Certified Planners.
It’s the one year anniversary of the Florida Nonprofit Housing Advocates Network (FNHAN) and the 11 year anniversary of the Florida CLT Institute. Let’s celebrate our successes, including repeal of the cap on Sadowski Trust funds; removal of the five deal requirement for proving up experience for FHFC programs; and enactment of several property tax relief provisions, including those for community land trusts..png)
We will feature a film presentation from FNHAN member, Suzanne Cabrera, Executive Director of Housing Leadership Council of Palm Beach, showcasing her use of the Community Land Trust model to implement the Neighborhood Stabilization Program in Lake Worth.