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Local government housing administrators and procurement staff frequently find it necessary to undergo a Request for Proposal process when multiple developments compete for local funding, land donations and regulation concessions. This webinar delivers a concise framework that local governments can adopt to ensure that local housing needs and expectations are met, the process is fair, and funding and land donations result in quality developments with long term affordability. The webinar will include RFP best practices, an overview of the Local Government Area of Opportunity and Local Government Contribution components of the Florida Housing Finance Corporation’s Request for Application process, and best practices for securing post development commitments for implementation of funding, land or regulatory incentives that are offered by the local government.

Local government housing administrators and procurement staff frequently find it necessary to undergo a Request for Proposal process when multiple developments compete for local funding, land donations and regulation concessions. This webinar delivers a concise framework that local governments can adopt to ensure that local housing needs and expectations are met, the process is fair, and funding and land donations result in quality developments with long term affordability. The webinar will include RFP best practices, an overview of the Local Government Area of Opportunity and Local Government Contribution components of the Florida Housing Finance Corporation’s Request for Application process, and best practices for securing post development commitments for implementation of funding, land or regulatory incentives that are offered by the local government.

Homelessness Prevention is a type of eviction prevention assistance geared toward households who will be at risk of homelessness without assistance. This webinar will review best practices in the implementation of homelessness prevention, including financial assistance models, targeted prevention, and support services. An overview of funding sources will include federal and state funding for prevention. Attendees will learn how to target prevention to eligible households most in need and most at risk of becoming homeless. This webinar is for local government staff, nonprofit staff, continuums of care, and other providers administering prevention assistance to households at risk of becoming homeless.

Homelessness Prevention is a type of eviction prevention assistance geared toward households who will be at risk of homelessness without assistance. This webinar will review best practices in the implementation of homelessness prevention, including financial assistance models, targeted prevention, and support services. An overview of funding sources will include federal and state funding for prevention. Attendees will learn how to target prevention to eligible households most in need and most at risk of becoming homeless. This webinar is for local government staff, nonprofit staff, continuums of care, and other providers administering prevention assistance to households at risk of becoming homeless.

Local land use policies affect the development of housing that is affordable. This training focuses on how zoning codes, impact fees, development standards, and review processes impact the cost of development and how local governments can use their land use authority to require, facilitate, and encourage the production of affordable housing. Presenters will discuss topics such as the new land use flexibility provided in House Bill 1339 from the 2020 Legislative Session, density bonuses, missing middle housing, and how to address NIMBY opposition to affordable development.

Local land use policies affect the development of housing that is affordable. This training focuses on how zoning codes, impact fees, development standards, and review processes impact the cost of development and how local governments can use their land use authority to require, facilitate, and encourage the production of affordable housing. Presenters will discuss topics such as the new land use flexibility provided in House Bill 1339 from the 2020 Legislative Session, density bonuses, missing middle housing, and how to address NIMBY opposition to affordable development.

Targeting housing mitigation activities to support your community’s most vulnerable populations can allow persons with special needs to shelter in place during and after a disaster. Strengthening a home’s ability to withstand hazards prior to a disaster occurring can help persons with special needs shelter in place, removing the additional obstacles of registering for shelter, securing transportation, evacuating, and then subsequently facing the reality of not being able to quickly return home to receive services, access medications, or retrieve mobility aids. This webinar will discuss how to ensure the most at-risk residents are identified and mitigation efforts are targeted to support sheltering in place in preparation for the next disaster.

Targeting housing mitigation activities to support your community’s most vulnerable populations can allow persons with special needs to shelter in place during and after a disaster. Strengthening a home’s ability to withstand hazards prior to a disaster occurring can help persons with special needs shelter in place, removing the additional obstacles of registering for shelter, securing transportation, evacuating, and then subsequently facing the reality of not being able to quickly return home to receive services, access medications, or retrieve mobility aids. This webinar will discuss how to ensure the most at-risk residents are identified and mitigation efforts are targeted to support sheltering in place in preparation for the next disaster.

This webinar offers guidance on converting hotels and commercial properties to permanent affordable housing, especially supportive rental housing. The training will highlight the roles of the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee (AHAC), local government staff and elected officials in completing a successful conversion. Learn how to implement House Bill 1339 changes related to zoning. Hotels and commercial properties come with lots of parking. The presenters will discuss considerations of how much parking to preserve, how much to develop into affordable housing, and the planning and zoning changes needed. The training will assist communities in applying principles of New Urbanism development as they expand affordable housing.

This webinar offers guidance on converting hotels and commercial properties to permanent affordable housing, especially supportive rental housing. The training will highlight the roles of the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee (AHAC), local government staff and elected officials in completing a successful conversion. Learn how to implement House Bill 1339 changes related to zoning. Hotels and commercial properties come with lots of parking. The presenters will discuss considerations of how much parking to preserve, how much to develop into affordable housing, and the planning and zoning changes needed. The training will assist communities in applying principles of New Urbanism development as they expand affordable housing.

Natural disasters are inevitable – whether brought on by climate change, sea level rise, extreme storms, or life-threatening heat waves. Florida’s housing providers have done a superb job creating homeowner rehab programs and requiring new development to feature advanced construction or green building principles. But we have only touched the tip of the iceberg. Florida’s housing stock for lower income and vulnerable populations is at risk of damage or destruction. This webinar will cover the waterfront (pun intended) on methods to assess risk and design mitigation programs to meet the needs of your community’s housing stock. Learn the Florida Housing Coalition’s 7 Principles of Mitigation and explore the wide variety of funding sources available to not just rehab homes but to fortify them to withstand natural disasters and even allow residents to shelter in place if advised by emergency officials. We will review online mapping tools to help identify homes and properties’ level of exposure to coastal hazards to help target the neighborhoods most in need of mitigation. This webinar will give an overview of the Keep Safe Miami Guide to construction and rehab in tropical climes, the authoritative encyclopedia produced by Enterprise Community Partners. Join this webinar and be prepared to build and fortify your housing resilience strategies.

Natural disasters are inevitable – whether brought on by climate change, sea level rise, extreme storms, or life-threatening heat waves. Florida’s housing providers have done a superb job creating homeowner rehab programs and requiring new development to feature advanced construction or green building principles. But we have only touched the tip of the iceberg. Florida’s housing stock for lower income and vulnerable populations is at risk of damage or destruction. This webinar will cover the waterfront (pun intended) on methods to assess risk and design mitigation programs to meet the needs of your community’s housing stock. Learn the Florida Housing Coalition’s 7 Principles of Mitigation and explore the wide variety of funding sources available to not just rehab homes but to fortify them to withstand natural disasters and even allow residents to shelter in place if advised by emergency officials. We will review online mapping tools to help identify homes and properties’ level of exposure to coastal hazards to help target the neighborhoods most in need of mitigation. This webinar will give an overview of the Keep Safe Miami Guide to construction and rehab in tropical climes, the authoritative encyclopedia produced by Enterprise Community Partners. Join this webinar and be prepared to build and fortify your housing resilience strategies.

This training will address using SHIP to help special needs households and households experiencing homelessness. Attendees will learn the types of special needs defined by Florida statute and how those households can be prioritized for SHIP assistance, including purchase assistance, rent subsidies, home repair and barrier removal, and other rental housing options. Learn how to document special needs households. Community presenters will discuss SHIP strategies utilized in their communities for these populations. This webinar is for SHIP staff and those interested in learning how SHIP can serve special needs households and households experiencing homelessness.

This training will address using SHIP to help special needs households and households experiencing homelessness. Attendees will learn the types of special needs defined by Florida statute and how those households can be prioritized for SHIP assistance, including purchase assistance, rent subsidies, home repair and barrier removal, and other rental housing options. Learn how to document special needs households. Community presenters will discuss SHIP strategies utilized in their communities for these populations. This webinar is for SHIP staff and those interested in learning how SHIP can serve special needs households and households experiencing homelessness.

SHIP funding is primarily focused on homeownership, but it can be a valuable tool to support rental housing projects. This webinar addresses the principles behind developing and financing affordable rental housing. The challenges and opportunities of both new construction and rehabilitation will be covered, as will small, scattered site deals and large-scale developments. Learn what the “missing middle” is and how it can be supported with SHIP funds, as well as the SHIP requirements for ongoing monitoring of assisted rental units. The presenters will discuss how SHIP can leverage other sources of funding such as low-income housing tax credits. Learn how SHIP can be used as the Local Government Contribution for development responding to a Request for Application from Florida Housing Finance Corporation. Participants will gain perspective on monitoring long term affordability, and other monitoring and compliance responsibilities.

SHIP funding is primarily focused on homeownership, but it can be a valuable tool to support rental housing projects. This webinar addresses the principles behind developing and financing affordable rental housing. The challenges and opportunities of both new construction and rehabilitation will be covered, as will small, scattered site deals and large-scale developments. Learn what the “missing middle” is and how it can be supported with SHIP funds, as well as the SHIP requirements for ongoing monitoring of assisted rental units. The presenters will discuss how SHIP can leverage other sources of funding such as low-income housing tax credits. Learn how SHIP can be used as the Local Government Contribution for development responding to a Request for Application from Florida Housing Finance Corporation. Participants will gain perspective on monitoring long term affordability, and other monitoring and compliance responsibilities.

This is the first of a three-part training focused on resources available for SHIP administration in determining income. It covers the process of advertising based on the SHIP Rule and Statute and your LHAP, establishing a waiting list, the application intake process, setting priorities based on your LHAP, and determining household members to establish household size. Presenters will offer a review of the income verification process, address the definition of income, and discuss types of income and how they are calculated.

This is the first of a three-part training focused on resources available for SHIP administration in determining income. It covers the process of advertising based on the SHIP Rule and Statute and your LHAP, establishing a waiting list, the application intake process, setting priorities based on your LHAP, and determining household members to establish household size. Presenters will offer a review of the income verification process, address the definition of income, and discuss types of income and how they are calculated.

A majority of SHIP funds must be expended for homeownership activities, and homebuyer assistance is one of the most common strategies employed by local governments to meet the homeownership set aside requirement. This training is for SHIP local government housing staff and their community partners interested in developing, implementing, and managing a successful purchase assistance strategy. It will detail the application process and pre-purchase requirements, including homebuyer education requirements and inspections.

A majority of SHIP funds must be expended for homeownership activities, and homebuyer assistance is one of the most common strategies employed by local governments to meet the homeownership set aside requirement. This training is for SHIP local government housing staff and their community partners interested in developing, implementing, and managing a successful purchase assistance strategy. It will detail the application process and pre-purchase requirements, including homebuyer education requirements and inspections.

This webinar will focus on the central activity of verification. First, presenters will address income verification and will offer several examples of third-party verification. Next, participants will learn about verifying assets and calculating asset income. The presenters will explain how verification most comply with the 120-day clock rule. The training will also address critical eligibility activities, including income and asset exclusions.

This webinar will focus on the central activity of verification. First, presenters will address income verification and will offer several examples of third-party verification. Next, participants will learn about verifying assets and calculating asset income. The presenters will explain how verification most comply with the 120-day clock rule. The training will also address critical eligibility activities, including income and asset exclusions.

This is the final session of a three-part training. This webinar will offer examples of calculating asset income and completing the income certification form. Presenters will address what to include in the award letter, along with details about monitoring and compliance. Participants will learn how to compute anticipated annual household income, working alongside the presenters on several income calculation exercises.

This is the final session of a three-part training. This webinar will offer examples of calculating asset income and completing the income certification form. Presenters will address what to include in the award letter, along with details about monitoring and compliance. Participants will learn how to compute anticipated annual household income, working alongside the presenters on several income calculation exercises.

The good news is that there is an abundance of funding sources for affordable housing programs. The bad news is that there is an abundance of sources… you get the picture. This three-part webinar series solves the puzzle with a program-by-program walk-through so participants understand the opportunities, the eligibility factors of each program, and where to apply. The series will provide an overview of common funding sources and affordable housing tools to address homelessness, rental development, and homeownership. Part 1 of the Affordable Housing Funding Sources will feature funding sources for special populations and initiatives. This session provides an overview of ESG, CoC, HUD VASH, HOPWA, rental assistance programs, and other funding sources including state funding for Challenge Grant and TANF. If you want to unravel the acronyms, register for the webinar!

The good news is that there is an abundance of funding sources for affordable housing programs. The bad news is that there is an abundance of sources… you get the picture. This three-part webinar series solves the puzzle with a program-by-program walk-through so participants understand the opportunities, the eligibility factors of each program, and where to apply. The series will provide an overview of common funding sources and affordable housing tools to address homelessness, rental development, and homeownership. Part 1 of the Affordable Housing Funding Sources will feature funding sources for special populations and initiatives. This session provides an overview of ESG, CoC, HUD VASH, HOPWA, rental assistance programs, and other funding sources including state funding for Challenge Grant and TANF. If you want to unravel the acronyms, register for the webinar!

This training is the second part a three-part series on affordable housing funding sources. This webinar will focus on funding sources for rental development and will help housing providers understand how to combine and leverage major funding sources to subsidize the development of affordable rental housing. This session will address LIHTC, SHIP, SAIL, CDBG, HOME, PLP, and other funding sources and also feature a demonstration of how a developer decides on the best funding sources for a project and builds out a pro forma as part of the development process.

This training is the second part a three-part series on affordable housing funding sources. This webinar will focus on funding sources for rental development and will help housing providers understand how to combine and leverage major funding sources to subsidize the development of affordable rental housing. This session will address LIHTC, SHIP, SAIL, CDBG, HOME, PLP, and other funding sources and also feature a demonstration of how a developer decides on the best funding sources for a project and builds out a pro forma as part of the development process.

Federal and state laws require that conflicts of interest be avoided in the deployment of public funds. Local governments should address potential conflict of interest issues with applicants, contractors, and local elected officials. This training will help define what is considered a conflict of interest and how local government address potential conflict of interest issues in their programs. Learn best practices related to identifying, resolving, and avoiding conflict of interest from other local governments.

Federal and state laws require that conflicts of interest be avoided in the deployment of public funds. Local governments should address potential conflict of interest issues with applicants, contractors, and local elected officials. This training will help define what is considered a conflict of interest and how local government address potential conflict of interest issues in their programs. Learn best practices related to identifying, resolving, and avoiding conflict of interest from other local governments.

This is the final session of a three-part series that is a must for those new to the world of affordable housing, as well as experienced providers wanting to polish their knowledge about funding and perhaps make some new discoveries. In Part 1 and Part 2, participants learned about funding sources to end homelessness and develop affordable rental housing. Part 3 of the series will focus on funding sources for homeownership and tools and strategies to incentivize the creation of affordable housing. These tools include inclusionary zoning, linkage fees, surplus lands, and impact fee modifications. This session will also address state funding for homeownership as well as federal resources such as CDBG and HOME, and local housing trust funds.

This is the final session of a three-part series that is a must for those new to the world of affordable housing, as well as experienced providers wanting to polish their knowledge about funding and perhaps make some new discoveries. In Part 1 and Part 2, participants learned about funding sources to end homelessness and develop affordable rental housing. Part 3 of the series will focus on funding sources for homeownership and tools and strategies to incentivize the creation of affordable housing. These tools include inclusionary zoning, linkage fees, surplus lands, and impact fee modifications. This session will also address state funding for homeownership as well as federal resources such as CDBG and HOME, and local housing trust funds.

Local governments are encouraged to include long-term affordability requirements when providing SHIP assistance. Loans require terms of default when applicants do not comply with the conditions of assistance. This webinar will discuss long term affordability, terms of default, how to assist with escrow shortages, and best practices to use in the event of default. Presenters will review federal and state resources available to provide mortgage assistance and avoid foreclosure.

Local governments are encouraged to include long-term affordability requirements when providing SHIP assistance. Loans require terms of default when applicants do not comply with the conditions of assistance. This webinar will discuss long term affordability, terms of default, how to assist with escrow shortages, and best practices to use in the event of default. Presenters will review federal and state resources available to provide mortgage assistance and avoid foreclosure.

The State Apartment Incentive Loan Program (SAIL), created by the State of Florida, has been a national model for providing gap financing for affordable apartments since it was created over 30 years ago. This is a three-part training series designed for housing providers, lenders, and local government staff and elected officials. SAIL is an essential source of financing that is flexible and tailored to fill funding gaps in affordable multifamily housing projects. In the first session participants will receive a broad overview of SAIL including the program rule, how to apply for funding, the types of projects that are eligible for SAIL funding and how projects are selected. the Florida Housing Finance Corporation ‘Request for Application’ process. This session will also include an explanation of the required set-asides in the SAIL program, including the newly created set-aside for youth aging out of foster care.

The State Apartment Incentive Loan Program (SAIL), created by the State of Florida, has been a national model for providing gap financing for affordable apartments since it was created over 30 years ago. This is a three-part training series designed for housing providers, lenders, and local government staff and elected officials. SAIL is an essential source of financing that is flexible and tailored to fill funding gaps in affordable multifamily housing projects. In the first session participants will receive a broad overview of SAIL including the program rule, how to apply for funding, the types of projects that are eligible for SAIL funding and how projects are selected. the Florida Housing Finance Corporation ‘Request for Application’ process. This session will also include an explanation of the required set-asides in the SAIL program, including the newly created set-aside for youth aging out of foster care.

This will help SHIP administrators explore opportunities to encourage the development of single-family homes while working with developers and sponsors. Designing a strategy in your Local Housing Assistance Plan that meets SHIP requirements is an important first step. Learn how to solicit sponsors and developers, structure your program, develop effective agreements, and outline responsibilities to ensure program compliance. The presenters will examine sample construction strategies to highlight options for the terms of assistance and for selecting eligible buyers. SHIP administrators, nonprofit housing developers, and contractors will find this webinar an essential first step in establishing or updating a single-family development program.

This will help SHIP administrators explore opportunities to encourage the development of single-family homes while working with developers and sponsors. Designing a strategy in your Local Housing Assistance Plan that meets SHIP requirements is an important first step. Learn how to solicit sponsors and developers, structure your program, develop effective agreements, and outline responsibilities to ensure program compliance. The presenters will examine sample construction strategies to highlight options for the terms of assistance and for selecting eligible buyers. SHIP administrators, nonprofit housing developers, and contractors will find this webinar an essential first step in establishing or updating a single-family development program.

Each Affordable Housing Advisory Committee (AHAC) is required to produce an annual report with recommendations on affordable housing incentive strategies. This training will introduce local governments with the new AHAC responsibility to understand how to run an effective meeting and how to best use your AHAC as a catalyst for affordable housing policy. The presenters will share best practices and offer ideas for how to conduct a successful AHAC. This training is intended for SHIP staff, planning staff, AHAC members, and elected officials.

Each Affordable Housing Advisory Committee (AHAC) is required to produce an annual report with recommendations on affordable housing incentive strategies. This training will introduce local governments with the new AHAC responsibility to understand how to run an effective meeting and how to best use your AHAC as a catalyst for affordable housing policy. The presenters will share best practices and offer ideas for how to conduct a successful AHAC. This training is intended for SHIP staff, planning staff, AHAC members, and elected officials.

In the second webinar of this 3-part training, presenters will demonstrate how SAIL can be leveraged with the 4% or 9% low income housing tax credits, multifamily bonds and other funding sources for developing or rehabilitating affordable rental housing. This session will cover the terms of SAIL loans and how the funds can be used to fill financing gaps in the pro forma and leverage other funding sources.

In the second webinar of this 3-part training, presenters will demonstrate how SAIL can be leveraged with the 4% or 9% low income housing tax credits, multifamily bonds and other funding sources for developing or rehabilitating affordable rental housing. This session will cover the terms of SAIL loans and how the funds can be used to fill financing gaps in the pro forma and leverage other funding sources.

This is the beginning of a two-part series designed for nonprofit housing developers, construction management staff, planning staff, and housing program administrators. Predevelopment is one of the most important components of housing development. This training provides guidance to nonprofit organizations on predevelopment activities and due diligence necessary prior to the development of affordable housing units. This session will cover the big picture of concept and design, nonprofit mission, and site selection. Learn about creating the project concept, assessing organizational capacity, and assembling the development team.

This is the beginning of a two-part series designed for nonprofit housing developers, construction management staff, planning staff, and housing program administrators. Predevelopment is one of the most important components of housing development. This training provides guidance to nonprofit organizations on predevelopment activities and due diligence necessary prior to the development of affordable housing units. This session will cover the big picture of concept and design, nonprofit mission, and site selection. Learn about creating the project concept, assessing organizational capacity, and assembling the development team.

The third and final SAIL workshop will include a showcase of successful projects exhibiting the wide range of housing types possible with the program including farmworker-fisher worker housing, housing for persons experiencing homelessness, and permanent supportive housing for homeless and those with disabling conditions. Meet the developers and learn their strategies, challenges and ultimately success. Participants will receive the Coalition’s Guidebook for Developing and Operating Permanent Supportive Housing.

The third and final SAIL workshop will include a showcase of successful projects exhibiting the wide range of housing types possible with the program including farmworker-fisher worker housing, housing for persons experiencing homelessness, and permanent supportive housing for homeless and those with disabling conditions. Meet the developers and learn their strategies, challenges and ultimately success. Participants will receive the Coalition’s Guidebook for Developing and Operating Permanent Supportive Housing.

Presenters will cover construction/design, zoning and land uses, budgeting, and the timeframe of the predevelopment process. Learn about the Florida Housing Finance Corporation’s Predevelopment Loan Program requirements as the presenters walk through the process for obtaining a loan. This webinar series complements the Affordable Housing Funding Sources webinars.

Presenters will cover construction/design, zoning and land uses, budgeting, and the timeframe of the predevelopment process. Learn about the Florida Housing Finance Corporation’s Predevelopment Loan Program requirements as the presenters walk through the process for obtaining a loan. This webinar series complements the Affordable Housing Funding Sources webinars.

All 67 counties and 77 cities in Florida received direct funding through the American Rescue Plan’s Coronavirus State & Local Fiscal Recovery Fund (SLFRF) program. This program provides a once-in-a-generation opportunity to address the affordable housing crisis. This webinar will discuss how local governments can use their SLFRF funds towards affordable housing activities and showcase examples from across the state. Whether you are a housing advocate, a nonprofit affordable housing developer, or local government housing staff, this webinar will provide considerations to help you dedicate SLFRF dollars.

All 67 counties and 77 cities in Florida received direct funding through the American Rescue Plan’s Coronavirus State & Local Fiscal Recovery Fund (SLFRF) program. This program provides a once-in-a-generation opportunity to address the affordable housing crisis. This webinar will discuss how local governments can use their SLFRF funds towards affordable housing activities and showcase examples from across the state. Whether you are a housing advocate, a nonprofit affordable housing developer, or local government housing staff, this webinar will provide considerations to help you dedicate SLFRF dollars.

Identify community partners with expertise, including Public Housing Authorities (PHAs) with repair funds that may be leveraged with SHIP. Ensuring that a community’s affordable housing stock remains safe and habitable requires funding and coordination among various partners. This webinar will discuss how PHAs can work together with community partners, leveraging other public resources to braid funding that supports rehabilitation activities of the existing affordable housing stock.

Identify community partners with expertise, including Public Housing Authorities (PHAs) with repair funds that may be leveraged with SHIP. Ensuring that a community’s affordable housing stock remains safe and habitable requires funding and coordination among various partners. This webinar will discuss how PHAs can work together with community partners, leveraging other public resources to braid funding that supports rehabilitation activities of the existing affordable housing stock.

This is the beginning of a two-part training series that provides participants with an introduction to the housing development process from the point of view of the developer. It is designed for nonprofit developers, housing program administrators, and their community partners. In this first session, the presenters will address land use, impact fees, permitting, platting and more. Key topics include financing, site selection, and how housing is made affordable.

This is the beginning of a two-part training series that provides participants with an introduction to the housing development process from the point of view of the developer. It is designed for nonprofit developers, housing program administrators, and their community partners. In this first session, the presenters will address land use, impact fees, permitting, platting and more. Key topics include financing, site selection, and how housing is made affordable.

This is the second training of a two-part series. Understanding the development process, as well as the costs and financing needed to make affordable housing production happen, will enable housing administrators to design effective affordable housing programs. Participants will gain a better of understanding of how amounts and timing of subsidies directly influence the incomes of the families being served. Learn about funding applications and awards, credit underwriting, the initial closing process, the construction period, and lease-up. The presenters will discuss project stabilization, the final closing, project operation, and program compliance.

This is the second training of a two-part series. Understanding the development process, as well as the costs and financing needed to make affordable housing production happen, will enable housing administrators to design effective affordable housing programs. Participants will gain a better of understanding of how amounts and timing of subsidies directly influence the incomes of the families being served. Learn about funding applications and awards, credit underwriting, the initial closing process, the construction period, and lease-up. The presenters will discuss project stabilization, the final closing, project operation, and program compliance.

This webinar covers three critical areas of capacity building for nonprofit organizations. It provides an overview with best practices on nonprofit strategic planning, nonprofit financial responsibilities, and whether you should seek designation as a Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO). This designation opens the door for eligibility for the HOME program CHDO set-aside. This webinar will provide a broad overview of each critical area to help nonprofit staff and board consider the necessary skillsets to be successful in single or multi-family housing development and operation.

This webinar covers three critical areas of capacity building for nonprofit organizations. It provides an overview with best practices on nonprofit strategic planning, nonprofit financial responsibilities, and whether you should seek designation as a Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO). This designation opens the door for eligibility for the HOME program CHDO set-aside. This webinar will provide a broad overview of each critical area to help nonprofit staff and board consider the necessary skillsets to be successful in single or multi-family housing development and operation.

This training focuses on the upfront work needed to ensure that SHIP funds are expended in a manner that fully complies with SHIP rules. The presenters will discuss a timeline that will help you keep up with the expenditure and encumbrance deadlines. Participants will learn the details of complying with the income, homeownership, construction, special needs, and mobile home set-aside requirements. The presenter will offer guidance about tracking foreclosures and defaults. Learn how to properly implement the ongoing review and expedited permitting incentive strategies that provide data for the annual report. SHIP staff must track many things—this training details all that is involved with collecting the data needed to create annual reports.

This training focuses on the upfront work needed to ensure that SHIP funds are expended in a manner that fully complies with SHIP rules. The presenters will discuss a timeline that will help you keep up with the expenditure and encumbrance deadlines. Participants will learn the details of complying with the income, homeownership, construction, special needs, and mobile home set-aside requirements. The presenter will offer guidance about tracking foreclosures and defaults. Learn how to properly implement the ongoing review and expedited permitting incentive strategies that provide data for the annual report. SHIP staff must track many things—this training details all that is involved with collecting the data needed to create annual reports.

This training will unveil the new publication on Terms of Assistance. It will discuss the continuum of options for providing SHIP assistance, from offering grants to establishing direct loans that must be repaid in monthly installments. What considerations go into deciding when to make a grant versus a loan? If you make a loan, how do you secure it? Learn what is involved in establishing and recording the agreement. This training will help with the decision to establish a payment schedule or forgive a portion of assistance after a certain number of years. It will also address SHIP Subordination Policy at a time when increasing numbers of SHIP assisted properties require refinancing related to forbearance and modifications and provide guidance on direct loans compared to deferred payment loans. Finally, it will discuss model language and best practices for incorporating Community Land Trusts (CLTs) in your local SHIP strategy.

This training will unveil the new publication on Terms of Assistance. It will discuss the continuum of options for providing SHIP assistance, from offering grants to establishing direct loans that must be repaid in monthly installments. What considerations go into deciding when to make a grant versus a loan? If you make a loan, how do you secure it? Learn what is involved in establishing and recording the agreement. This training will help with the decision to establish a payment schedule or forgive a portion of assistance after a certain number of years. It will also address SHIP Subordination Policy at a time when increasing numbers of SHIP assisted properties require refinancing related to forbearance and modifications and provide guidance on direct loans compared to deferred payment loans. Finally, it will discuss model language and best practices for incorporating Community Land Trusts (CLTs) in your local SHIP strategy.

The Request for Proposal for quality housing process starts with a clear understanding of the need for the solicitation and the objective for entering the procurement process. The first workshop in the RFP series explores the specific housing need and the anticipated solutions. The local government must define the concept for the housing sought and what it will bring to the table to make the partnership whole and able to deliver the expected housing product. Presenters will describe how to identify the expectations for the development, the stages of the RFP process and the incentives, funding or land that may be offered to respondents. Attendees are invited to bring their ideas, questions, and quandaries for discussion and guidance

The Request for Proposal for quality housing process starts with a clear understanding of the need for the solicitation and the objective for entering the procurement process. The first workshop in the RFP series explores the specific housing need and the anticipated solutions. The local government must define the concept for the housing sought and what it will bring to the table to make the partnership whole and able to deliver the expected housing product. Presenters will describe how to identify the expectations for the development, the stages of the RFP process and the incentives, funding or land that may be offered to respondents. Attendees are invited to bring their ideas, questions, and quandaries for discussion and guidance

The RFP must meet local procurement requirements as well as be designed to bring in anticipated proposals that meet the expectations of the housing plan. This workshop will cover in detail the components of the Request for Proposal, Request for Qualifications, or Invitation to Negotiate. Presenters will use successful examples of RFP’s to define the importance of each component including the form to meet local requirements as well as result in submissions that reflect the housing need, the optimal use of incentives, and expected qualifications of respondents. An overview of the Request for Application cycle of the Florida Housing Finance Corporation will address Local Government Contributions, Local Government Areas of Opportunity, and how to set the stage at the local level for a successful award of Low Income Housing Tax Credits, SAIL or HOME funding. Attendees are invited to bring their ideas, questions, and quandaries for discussion and guidance.

The RFP must meet local procurement requirements as well as be designed to bring in anticipated proposals that meet the expectations of the housing plan. This workshop will cover in detail the components of the Request for Proposal, Request for Qualifications, or Invitation to Negotiate. Presenters will use successful examples of RFP’s to define the importance of each component including the form to meet local requirements as well as result in submissions that reflect the housing need, the optimal use of incentives, and expected qualifications of respondents. An overview of the Request for Application cycle of the Florida Housing Finance Corporation will address Local Government Contributions, Local Government Areas of Opportunity, and how to set the stage at the local level for a successful award of Low Income Housing Tax Credits, SAIL or HOME funding. Attendees are invited to bring their ideas, questions, and quandaries for discussion and guidance.

This training will unveil the new publication on Data Driven Planning. It will look at the housing, disaster, demographic, transportation, and health data sources available to local planners, housing professionals, and elected officials to help them understand and respond to the affordable housing challenges in their communities. The presenters will discuss available resources and provide guidance on how to display, analyze, and interpret information to assist with decision making. Have your laptops ready for this hands-on exploration of data resources to use in housing assessments and program design.

This training will unveil the new publication on Data Driven Planning. It will look at the housing, disaster, demographic, transportation, and health data sources available to local planners, housing professionals, and elected officials to help them understand and respond to the affordable housing challenges in their communities. The presenters will discuss available resources and provide guidance on how to display, analyze, and interpret information to assist with decision making. Have your laptops ready for this hands-on exploration of data resources to use in housing assessments and program design.

The final segment of this three-part series devoted to the successful solicitation of quality affordable housing projects guides local governments and housing providers in the review and selection process. Presenters will detail the steps from sending the notice of the RFP, the intake process and best practices in the review and selection of the highest performing response. Tips for creating the scoring rubric, selecting the review committee, and negotiating with shortlisted respondents will be provided. Also addressed are the compliance and implementation tools and instruments needed to ensure that the community expectations for the project are realized. Attendees are invited to bring their ideas, questions, and quandaries for discussion and guidance.

The final segment of this three-part series devoted to the successful solicitation of quality affordable housing projects guides local governments and housing providers in the review and selection process. Presenters will detail the steps from sending the notice of the RFP, the intake process and best practices in the review and selection of the highest performing response. Tips for creating the scoring rubric, selecting the review committee, and negotiating with shortlisted respondents will be provided. Also addressed are the compliance and implementation tools and instruments needed to ensure that the community expectations for the project are realized. Attendees are invited to bring their ideas, questions, and quandaries for discussion and guidance.

Affordable housing financed with government subsidy must be affordable for a set period of time. This training will address best practices for ensuring that these housing units are affordable long-term. Presenters will discuss Community Land Trusts, Land Use Restriction Agreements (LURA), and how to determine which legal mechanism to use in differing situations. This training will also cover how to set the term of affordability, which entity should be responsible for monitoring, and other policy considerations.

Affordable housing financed with government subsidy must be affordable for a set period of time. This training will address best practices for ensuring that these housing units are affordable long-term. Presenters will discuss Community Land Trusts, Land Use Restriction Agreements (LURA), and how to determine which legal mechanism to use in differing situations. This training will also cover how to set the term of affordability, which entity should be responsible for monitoring, and other policy considerations.

This webinar is designed to prepare SHIP staff to complete their annual report by September 15th. Presenters will highlight changes to the online reporting system and common reporting errors to avoid. The training is especially designed to help new SHIP staff members who have recently been assigned tracking or annual reporting responsibilities. Learn how to access and use the SHIP annual report website, and how to locate the data to record in the reports. The presenters will discuss certification procedures and the tracking of expenditures, demographics, deadlines and more.

This webinar is designed to prepare SHIP staff to complete their annual report by September 15th. Presenters will highlight changes to the online reporting system and common reporting errors to avoid. The training is especially designed to help new SHIP staff members who have recently been assigned tracking or annual reporting responsibilities. Learn how to access and use the SHIP annual report website, and how to locate the data to record in the reports. The presenters will discuss certification procedures and the tracking of expenditures, demographics, deadlines and more.

This webinar is designed to address how to continue work with the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee (AHAC). Presenters will offer training to communities that have all recently produced reports. They will offer suggestions for ongoing committee work, including concentrating on a handful of incentives, and considering topics beyond incentive strategies

This webinar is designed to address how to continue work with the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee (AHAC). Presenters will offer training to communities that have all recently produced reports. They will offer suggestions for ongoing committee work, including concentrating on a handful of incentives, and considering topics beyond incentive strategies

Participation in the webinar is restricted to Florida Panhandle communities receiving Hurricane Housing Recovery Program funds. This training addresses best practices for HHRP tracking and reporting. The presenter will offer guidance on completing two reports—one each for the 19/20 HHRP1 and 20/21 HHRP2 allocations. Learn the ways in which HHRP differs from SHIP reporting, including the certification.

Participation in the webinar is restricted to Florida Panhandle communities receiving Hurricane Housing Recovery Program funds. This training addresses best practices for HHRP tracking and reporting. The presenter will offer guidance on completing two reports—one each for the 19/20 HHRP1 and 20/21 HHRP2 allocations. Learn the ways in which HHRP differs from SHIP reporting, including the certification.

This is part 1 of a development webinar series. It will discuss the roles of both small-scale and large-scale developments in meeting rental housing needs, and how each are financed. Presenters will discuss developer profiles associated with each type of development, funding sources and scenarios, and how local governments can use SHIP, SLFRF and other resources to effectively support both types of rental development.

This is part 1 of a development webinar series. It will discuss the roles of both small-scale and large-scale developments in meeting rental housing needs, and how each are financed. Presenters will discuss developer profiles associated with each type of development, funding sources and scenarios, and how local governments can use SHIP, SLFRF and other resources to effectively support both types of rental development.

Overview of Topics: FDEM’s Statewide Planning for Post-Disaster Temporary Housing, Local Level: Post-Disaster Rapid Deployment of Emergency Housing Supply, Advanced Component Construction from Rural Studios at Auburn University, Crisis Housing Solutions

Overview of Topics: FDEM’s Statewide Planning for Post-Disaster Temporary Housing, Local Level: Post-Disaster Rapid Deployment of Emergency Housing Supply, Advanced Component Construction from Rural Studios at Auburn University, Crisis Housing Solutions

Topics covered: Overview of AHAC timelines & responsibility ,Discussion of AHAC incentive strategies, Expedited Permitting, Ongoing process of review, Inventory of publicly owned land, Fee waivers for affordable housing, street modifications

Topics covered: Overview of AHAC timelines & responsibility ,Discussion of AHAC incentive strategies, Expedited Permitting, Ongoing process of review, Inventory of publicly owned land, Fee waivers for affordable housing, street modifications

This is a continuation of the May webinar (attended by 291 participants) to stress how Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) may be used for affordable housing. This training will also discuss how local governments can use HOME-ARP funds for tenant-based rental assistance, development of affordable housing, and supportive services. The training will offer examples of Florida communities dedicating COVID-related funds to development, rent assistance, housing counseling and other housing-related initiatives.

This is a continuation of the May webinar (attended by 291 participants) to stress how Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) may be used for affordable housing. This training will also discuss how local governments can use HOME-ARP funds for tenant-based rental assistance, development of affordable housing, and supportive services. The training will offer examples of Florida communities dedicating COVID-related funds to development, rent assistance, housing counseling and other housing-related initiatives.

This webinar will provide detailed descriptions of both Local Government Areas of Opportunity and Local Government Contributions to provide an understanding of the differences between each, and how they are applied within FHFC’s RFA process. Presenters will also walk through how to calculate each and provide examples of how local governments can use their resources to meet each requirement.

This webinar will provide detailed descriptions of both Local Government Areas of Opportunity and Local Government Contributions to provide an understanding of the differences between each, and how they are applied within FHFC’s RFA process. Presenters will also walk through how to calculate each and provide examples of how local governments can use their resources to meet each requirement.

Discussion of AHAC incentive strategies: Flexibility in densities, Parking & setback requirements, Flexible lot configurations, Accessory dwelling units (ADUs), Transit-oriented & mixed-use development, Infrastructure capacity

Discussion of AHAC incentive strategies: Flexibility in densities, Parking & setback requirements, Flexible lot configurations, Accessory dwelling units (ADUs), Transit-oriented & mixed-use development, Infrastructure capacity

This is a two-part webinar series that introduces the rehabilitation process. This requires housing administrators and their staff to work with homeowners, contractors, building inspectors, local officials, and funders. Understanding each of these groups and learning to work with them helps to avoid some of the problems that are commonly encountered in rehabilitation programs. This is the first session of a two-part webinar that will walk you through the steps involved in the rehabilitation program process, deciding on the best approach, and strategy design for your community.

This is a two-part webinar series that introduces the rehabilitation process. This requires housing administrators and their staff to work with homeowners, contractors, building inspectors, local officials, and funders. Understanding each of these groups and learning to work with them helps to avoid some of the problems that are commonly encountered in rehabilitation programs. This is the first session of a two-part webinar that will walk you through the steps involved in the rehabilitation program process, deciding on the best approach, and strategy design for your community.

This is the final session of a two-part webinar series that introduces the rehabilitation process. The presenters will address weaknesses in rehabilitation programs and best practices to improve your program. The webinar will focus on contractor selection and removal, scope of work, the bidding process, contract terms and award, inspections, and payments, guarantees and warranties, and long-term compliance and monitoring. SHIP staff must work with homeowners, contractors, building inspectors, local officials, and funders. Presenters will help in understanding each of these groups and learning to work with them to avoid some of the problems that are commonly encountered in rehabilitation programs. Learn about change orders, finding qualified contractors, the importance of written agreements, recordkeeping, compliance, monitoring, and program pitfalls.

This is the final session of a two-part webinar series that introduces the rehabilitation process. The presenters will address weaknesses in rehabilitation programs and best practices to improve your program. The webinar will focus on contractor selection and removal, scope of work, the bidding process, contract terms and award, inspections, and payments, guarantees and warranties, and long-term compliance and monitoring. SHIP staff must work with homeowners, contractors, building inspectors, local officials, and funders. Presenters will help in understanding each of these groups and learning to work with them to avoid some of the problems that are commonly encountered in rehabilitation programs. Learn about change orders, finding qualified contractors, the importance of written agreements, recordkeeping, compliance, monitoring, and program pitfalls.

This webinar will speak to the effective use of HOME-ARP funds to support long-term solutions for decreasing homelessness and for providing housing stability to qualifying populations. This special allocation, resulting from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), provides communities with a one-time opportunity to champion innovative affordable housing efforts. Learn how to use your HOME-ARP Allocation Plan to identify priority needs and how to properly leverage HOME-ARP funds. Presenters will also provide examples of creative affordable housing strategies to be considered for using HOME-ARP dollars.

This webinar will speak to the effective use of HOME-ARP funds to support long-term solutions for decreasing homelessness and for providing housing stability to qualifying populations. This special allocation, resulting from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), provides communities with a one-time opportunity to champion innovative affordable housing efforts. Learn how to use your HOME-ARP Allocation Plan to identify priority needs and how to properly leverage HOME-ARP funds. Presenters will also provide examples of creative affordable housing strategies to be considered for using HOME-ARP dollars.

This training is designed for county and municipal attorneys and affordable housing program staff. It will offer housing-related updates and introduce basic principles of Florida affordable housing law and answer frequently asked questions regarding the state’s affordable housing programs. Florida has a variety of state-specific statutes that govern affordable housing policy. Presenters will address Florida land use laws relating to affordable housing, Florida’s surplus lands law, local funding sources, and the Florida Fair Housing Act.

This training is designed for county and municipal attorneys and affordable housing program staff. It will offer housing-related updates and introduce basic principles of Florida affordable housing law and answer frequently asked questions regarding the state’s affordable housing programs. Florida has a variety of state-specific statutes that govern affordable housing policy. Presenters will address Florida land use laws relating to affordable housing, Florida’s surplus lands law, local funding sources, and the Florida Fair Housing Act.

This workshop is designed to introduce the underwriting process that takes place after a funding award has been approved. The invitation to credit underwriting is a vital first step to prepare for before applying for financing. It is a complex and critical part of financial agreements that will govern the short- and long-term process of the development’s feasibility. The presenters will help de-mystify the underwriting process and provide guidance that begins in the predevelopment phase and continues throughout the closing process. Participants will receive step by step instruction about third-party analyses and the documentation that will be required throughout the underwriting process. The training will include information from FHFC Credit Underwriting service providers and will address timeframes and sequencing. This training is provided for newly formed and experienced nonprofit housing developers and local government housing staff who are responsible for in-house underwriting of SHIP, HOME or other publicly available assistance.

This workshop is designed to introduce the underwriting process that takes place after a funding award has been approved. The invitation to credit underwriting is a vital first step to prepare for before applying for financing. It is a complex and critical part of financial agreements that will govern the short- and long-term process of the development’s feasibility. The presenters will help de-mystify the underwriting process and provide guidance that begins in the predevelopment phase and continues throughout the closing process. Participants will receive step by step instruction about third-party analyses and the documentation that will be required throughout the underwriting process. The training will include information from FHFC Credit Underwriting service providers and will address timeframes and sequencing. This training is provided for newly formed and experienced nonprofit housing developers and local government housing staff who are responsible for in-house underwriting of SHIP, HOME or other publicly available assistance.

This webinar offers training on using HOME funding for homeownership projects. It will feature home purchase projects from several Florida communities. In addition, it will introduce HOP, a down payment assistance program funded in part by federal HOME dollars. The Homeownership Opportunity Pool is a unique and valuable resource offered by Florida Housing Finance Corporation. This program allows housing developers, including self-help such as Habitat for Humanity, or general single-family developers, to reserve purchase assistance funds for approved homebuyers. When the home is completed and ready for purchase, the funds are disbursed in the form of a subordinate mortgage with zero percent interest deferred loan.

This webinar offers training on using HOME funding for homeownership projects. It will feature home purchase projects from several Florida communities. In addition, it will introduce HOP, a down payment assistance program funded in part by federal HOME dollars. The Homeownership Opportunity Pool is a unique and valuable resource offered by Florida Housing Finance Corporation. This program allows housing developers, including self-help such as Habitat for Humanity, or general single-family developers, to reserve purchase assistance funds for approved homebuyers. When the home is completed and ready for purchase, the funds are disbursed in the form of a subordinate mortgage with zero percent interest deferred loan.

This training will provide examples of homeownership development and purchase assistance strategies from across Florida. It is part of the Models for Affordable Housing webinar series that focuses on Florida communities implementing affordable housing best practices. The presenters will discuss how SHIP local government housing staff and their community partners can work together in developing, implementing, and managing a successful purchase assistance strategy. It will detail the application process and pre-purchase requirements, including homebuyer education requirements and inspection. SHIP staff will also learn how to solicit sponsors and developers, structure your program, develop effective agreements, and outline responsibilities to comply with SHIP program requirements. The presenters will examine sample construction strategies to highlight options for the terms of assistance and for selecting eligible buyers.

This training will provide examples of homeownership development and purchase assistance strategies from across Florida. It is part of the Models for Affordable Housing webinar series that focuses on Florida communities implementing affordable housing best practices. The presenters will discuss how SHIP local government housing staff and their community partners can work together in developing, implementing, and managing a successful purchase assistance strategy. It will detail the application process and pre-purchase requirements, including homebuyer education requirements and inspection. SHIP staff will also learn how to solicit sponsors and developers, structure your program, develop effective agreements, and outline responsibilities to comply with SHIP program requirements. The presenters will examine sample construction strategies to highlight options for the terms of assistance and for selecting eligible buyers.

This training will focus on rental housing that includes for households in the 80 to 120% AMI range. It is part of the Models for Affordable Housing webinar series that focuses on Florida communities implementing affordable housing best practices related to a variety of approaches. Presenters will provide Florida examples of mixed-income rental housing, discuss funding involved including rules for income-averaging for Housing Credits, the use of SAIL and SHIP in mixed-income developments, how recent legislation for land use flexibility facilitates mixed-income rental housing, and best practices for local governments for monitoring and compliance.

This training will focus on rental housing that includes for households in the 80 to 120% AMI range. It is part of the Models for Affordable Housing webinar series that focuses on Florida communities implementing affordable housing best practices related to a variety of approaches. Presenters will provide Florida examples of mixed-income rental housing, discuss funding involved including rules for income-averaging for Housing Credits, the use of SAIL and SHIP in mixed-income developments, how recent legislation for land use flexibility facilitates mixed-income rental housing, and best practices for local governments for monitoring and compliance.

Opposition to rental developments, even with the extreme need for rental housing is getting worse. Even senior housing faces NIMBY opposition. This makes it harder to use SHIP and SAIL funding. Jaimie Ross, nationally recognized expert in avoiding and overcoming NIMBYism is presenting and will include affordable rental practitioners. This webinar will be for developers, local elected officials, city and county managers, and city and county attorneys.

Opposition to rental developments, even with the extreme need for rental housing is getting worse. Even senior housing faces NIMBY opposition. This makes it harder to use SHIP and SAIL funding. Jaimie Ross, nationally recognized expert in avoiding and overcoming NIMBYism is presenting and will include affordable rental practitioners. This webinar will be for developers, local elected officials, city and county managers, and city and county attorneys.

This webinar provides guidance on how the public sector, including school boards and Community Redevelopment Agencies, can use its land for affordable housing purposes. Publicly owned land is one of the most important tools a local government must address the affordable housing crisis. Some local governments have enormous numbers of properties in their inventory available for affordable housing but are stymied in terms of taking the next steps towards disposition. Some local governments are inclined to avoid Florida’s surplus lands laws and sell surplus property to use the funds for general revenue. This training will provide best practices to local governments, nonprofits, and local advocates to improve the local process for disposing of publicly owned land for the benefit of affordable housing.

This webinar provides guidance on how the public sector, including school boards and Community Redevelopment Agencies, can use its land for affordable housing purposes. Publicly owned land is one of the most important tools a local government must address the affordable housing crisis. Some local governments have enormous numbers of properties in their inventory available for affordable housing but are stymied in terms of taking the next steps towards disposition. Some local governments are inclined to avoid Florida’s surplus lands laws and sell surplus property to use the funds for general revenue. This training will provide best practices to local governments, nonprofits, and local advocates to improve the local process for disposing of publicly owned land for the benefit of affordable housing.

This webinar on SHIP disaster housing recovery will feature two distinct types of training. First, learn about the deductible assistance program funded with SHIP-DR in Charlotte, Collier, DeSoto, Hardee, Lee, and Sarasota Counties. Presenters will address key topics, including how to pay an insurance deductible, what documentation to collect, the first mortgage lender’s role in overseeing repairs, and the timeline of assistance. Participants will receive new forms and will learn how to begin implementing deductible assistance.
The second type of training will benefit staff in any SHIP office in the hurricane-impacted area. Before the webinar, identify the amount of unencumbered money in your SHIP housing trust fund. Presenters will provide guidance on using this money for disaster assistance. Learn about intake, the application process, and eligibility determination. SHIP can provide long term housing recovery in a variety of ways, and the webinar will highlight SHIP’s valuable contribution in responding to past disasters.

This webinar on SHIP disaster housing recovery will feature two distinct types of training. First, learn about the deductible assistance program funded with SHIP-DR in Charlotte, Collier, DeSoto, Hardee, Lee, and Sarasota Counties. Presenters will address key topics, including how to pay an insurance deductible, what documentation to collect, the first mortgage lender’s role in overseeing repairs, and the timeline of assistance. Participants will receive new forms and will learn how to begin implementing deductible assistance.
The second type of training will benefit staff in any SHIP office in the hurricane-impacted area. Before the webinar, identify the amount of unencumbered money in your SHIP housing trust fund. Presenters will provide guidance on using this money for disaster assistance. Learn about intake, the application process, and eligibility determination. SHIP can provide long term housing recovery in a variety of ways, and the webinar will highlight SHIP’s valuable contribution in responding to past disasters.

This webinar is designed to familiarize SHIP staff with the periodic monitoring process. Have you received notice that a Florida Housing Finance Corporation Monitor will soon conduct a compliance review of your SHIP program? Don’t get nervous—get prepared. This first webinar will provide the results from an analysis of recent monitoring reports to help you prepare for your monitoring visit and will offer an overview of the monitoring process. Learn about the program details that SHIP monitors focus their attention on during their review of the SHIP jurisdictions program. Learn about the items that monitors look for related to file documentation, eligibility determination, and administrative procedures. This may help you achieve the best outcome during your next monitoring visit.

This webinar is designed to familiarize SHIP staff with the periodic monitoring process. Have you received notice that a Florida Housing Finance Corporation Monitor will soon conduct a compliance review of your SHIP program? Don’t get nervous—get prepared. This first webinar will provide the results from an analysis of recent monitoring reports to help you prepare for your monitoring visit and will offer an overview of the monitoring process. Learn about the program details that SHIP monitors focus their attention on during their review of the SHIP jurisdictions program. Learn about the items that monitors look for related to file documentation, eligibility determination, and administrative procedures. This may help you achieve the best outcome during your next monitoring visit.

This is the first of a two-part training focused on resources available for SHIP administration in determining income. It covers the process of advertising based on the SHIP statute and rule as well as your LHAP, establishing a waiting list, the application intake process, setting priorities based on your LHAP, and determining household members to establish household size. Presenters will offer a review of the income verification process including the definition of income, income inclusions and exclusions, types of income and how they are calculated, and proper file documentation for income verification.

This is the first of a two-part training focused on resources available for SHIP administration in determining income. It covers the process of advertising based on the SHIP statute and rule as well as your LHAP, establishing a waiting list, the application intake process, setting priorities based on your LHAP, and determining household members to establish household size. Presenters will offer a review of the income verification process including the definition of income, income inclusions and exclusions, types of income and how they are calculated, and proper file documentation for income verification.

This is the second half of a webinar series will outline SHIP rule compliance, as well as options offered by Florida Housing Finance Corporation for addressing non-compliance issues. Learn about budget reconciliation, annual reporting, and SHIP tracking documents that monitors will review. In addition, presenters will discuss the local government monitoring responsibilities when working with Nonprofit Sub Recipients & Sponsors. The training will share best practices for monitoring rental housing for SHIP compliance.

This is the second half of a webinar series will outline SHIP rule compliance, as well as options offered by Florida Housing Finance Corporation for addressing non-compliance issues. Learn about budget reconciliation, annual reporting, and SHIP tracking documents that monitors will review. In addition, presenters will discuss the local government monitoring responsibilities when working with Nonprofit Sub Recipients & Sponsors. The training will share best practices for monitoring rental housing for SHIP compliance.

This webinar will focus on calculating asset and asset income, completing the resident income certification form, complying with the 120-day clock, the award letter, and monitoring and compliance. The training will also address critical eligibility activities, including asset calculation and asset exclusions. Participants will learn how to compute anticipated annual household income.

This webinar will focus on calculating asset and asset income, completing the resident income certification form, complying with the 120-day clock, the award letter, and monitoring and compliance. The training will also address critical eligibility activities, including asset calculation and asset exclusions. Participants will learn how to compute anticipated annual household income.

Housing providers should be aware of the external disaster planning process and understand their role in supporting the process by participating and providing information necessary to prevent the loss of life and property in the event of a disaster. This training describes the leadership and coordinator responsibilities of public-sector housing providers as they interact with external emergency operations and planning functions that take place at the county and municipal levels. Topics include documentation required, avoiding duplication of benefits, disaster-related repair considerations, using SHIP with CDBG-DR, HHRP, and more.

Housing providers should be aware of the external disaster planning process and understand their role in supporting the process by participating and providing information necessary to prevent the loss of life and property in the event of a disaster. This training describes the leadership and coordinator responsibilities of public-sector housing providers as they interact with external emergency operations and planning functions that take place at the county and municipal levels. Topics include documentation required, avoiding duplication of benefits, disaster-related repair considerations, using SHIP with CDBG-DR, HHRP, and more.

This webinar will assist local government staff in the preparation and implementation of the Local Housing Assistance Plan (LHAP) as required by SHIP. It focuses on using and improving on the LHAP in the three years between when the plan is formally updated. Learn how to write a LHAP that is clear, concise and complies with all requirements. The presenters will advise participants how to update existing strategies, add a new strategy, and incorporate the regulatory reform work of the affordable housing advisory committee (AHAC) into the LHAP.

This webinar will assist local government staff in the preparation and implementation of the Local Housing Assistance Plan (LHAP) as required by SHIP. It focuses on using and improving on the LHAP in the three years between when the plan is formally updated. Learn how to write a LHAP that is clear, concise and complies with all requirements. The presenters will advise participants how to update existing strategies, add a new strategy, and incorporate the regulatory reform work of the affordable housing advisory committee (AHAC) into the LHAP.

This webinar will provide examples of the nuts and bolts of the plan update. This is an important training, considering that many SHIP communities must submit new LHAPs in 2023. Key topics to be addressed include properly defining terms of assistance and designing housing strategies that work in a changing market. Presenters will discuss not-so-common strategies that can be used to serve both renters and owners. Local governments will be encouraged to review local data to better identify the needs in their community when it comes to selecting and designing strategies to ensure a comprehensive approach to addressing affordable housing needs.

This webinar will provide examples of the nuts and bolts of the plan update. This is an important training, considering that many SHIP communities must submit new LHAPs in 2023. Key topics to be addressed include properly defining terms of assistance and designing housing strategies that work in a changing market. Presenters will discuss not-so-common strategies that can be used to serve both renters and owners. Local governments will be encouraged to review local data to better identify the needs in their community when it comes to selecting and designing strategies to ensure a comprehensive approach to addressing affordable housing needs.

SHIP funding is primarily focused on homeownership, but it can be a valuable tool to support rental housing projects. This workshop addresses the principles behind developing and financing affordable rental housing. The challenges and opportunities of both new construction and rehabilitation will be covered, as will small, scattered site deals and large-scale developments. The presenters will provide an overview of tax credit deals from a SHIP perspective to help participants understand the local government role in funding and compliance. Key topics include income eligibility, calculating affordability, and the components of compliance monitoring. Learn what the “missing middle” is and how it can be supported with SHIP funds, as well as the SHIP requirements for ongoing monitoring of assisted rental units. The presenters will discuss how SHIP can leverage other sources of funding such as low-income housing tax credits. Learn how SHIP can be used as the Local Government Contribution for development responding to a Request for Application from Florida Housing Finance Corporation. Participants will gain perspective on monitoring long term affordability, and other monitoring and compliance responsibilities.

SHIP funding is primarily focused on homeownership, but it can be a valuable tool to support rental housing projects. This workshop addresses the principles behind developing and financing affordable rental housing. The challenges and opportunities of both new construction and rehabilitation will be covered, as will small, scattered site deals and large-scale developments. The presenters will provide an overview of tax credit deals from a SHIP perspective to help participants understand the local government role in funding and compliance. Key topics include income eligibility, calculating affordability, and the components of compliance monitoring. Learn what the “missing middle” is and how it can be supported with SHIP funds, as well as the SHIP requirements for ongoing monitoring of assisted rental units. The presenters will discuss how SHIP can leverage other sources of funding such as low-income housing tax credits. Learn how SHIP can be used as the Local Government Contribution for development responding to a Request for Application from Florida Housing Finance Corporation. Participants will gain perspective on monitoring long term affordability, and other monitoring and compliance responsibilities.

This two-part webinar series will focus on Florida’s State Apartment Incentive Loan program, an essential source of financing that is flexible and tailored to fill funding gaps in affordable multifamily housing projects. SAIL, created by the State of Florida, has been a national model for providing gap financing for affordable apartments since it was created over 30 years ago. This training is for housing providers, lenders, and local government staff and elected officials. Participants will receive a broad overview of SAIL including the program rule, how to apply for funding, the types of projects that are eligible for SAIL funding and how projects are selected. Presenters will explain the required set-asides, including the newest set-aside for youth aging out of foster care.

This two-part webinar series will focus on Florida’s State Apartment Incentive Loan program, an essential source of financing that is flexible and tailored to fill funding gaps in affordable multifamily housing projects. SAIL, created by the State of Florida, has been a national model for providing gap financing for affordable apartments since it was created over 30 years ago. This training is for housing providers, lenders, and local government staff and elected officials. Participants will receive a broad overview of SAIL including the program rule, how to apply for funding, the types of projects that are eligible for SAIL funding and how projects are selected. Presenters will explain the required set-asides, including the newest set-aside for youth aging out of foster care.

This training is part of the Models for Affordable Housing webinar series. Accessory dwelling units, also called granny flats, mother-in-law suites, and carriage houses, can be a smart growth tool for affordable housing and is a housing type supported by the Florida Legislature. Presenters will explain how local governments can ease barriers to ADU development and discuss how to develop ADUs as infill units for lower-income renters and family members. Coalition staff will provide a strategy as part of this training that may be used for SHIP-funded ADU development.

This training is part of the Models for Affordable Housing webinar series. Accessory dwelling units, also called granny flats, mother-in-law suites, and carriage houses, can be a smart growth tool for affordable housing and is a housing type supported by the Florida Legislature. Presenters will explain how local governments can ease barriers to ADU development and discuss how to develop ADUs as infill units for lower-income renters and family members. Coalition staff will provide a strategy as part of this training that may be used for SHIP-funded ADU development.

This is the first training in a two-part series designed to provide guidance on the fundamental rules of the SHIP program, as well as assist SHIP administrators with five years or less of SHIP experience with the implementation of their programs. This webinar will provide a SHIP program overview, income eligibility review, LHAP guidance, and AHAC requirements. The guidance from this training will help SHIP administrators adjust, adapt, and be successful.

This is the first training in a two-part series designed to provide guidance on the fundamental rules of the SHIP program, as well as assist SHIP administrators with five years or less of SHIP experience with the implementation of their programs. This webinar will provide a SHIP program overview, income eligibility review, LHAP guidance, and AHAC requirements. The guidance from this training will help SHIP administrators adjust, adapt, and be successful.

This webinar on disaster housing recovery will benefit SHIP staff all over Florida and will feature two distinct types of training. First, learn about the new HHRP funds currently being allocated to SHIP offices in areas impacted by Hurricanes Ian and/or Nicole. Presenters will provide an introduction to HHRP, discuss the role of the LHAP in guiding HHRP work, and address initial HHRP activities. Learn how communities have used HHRP following previous disaster and review the calendar of program deadlines and activities.
The second type of training will benefit SHIP staff in the areas impacted by the hurricanes and will also help staff everywhere plan for future disaster response. SHIP may provide long term housing recovery in a variety of ways. Learn the latest about how SHIP staff are providing assistance. In addition, the training will highlight other disaster resources, including the Unite Florida Recovery Portal and the My Safe Florida Home program.

This webinar on disaster housing recovery will benefit SHIP staff all over Florida and will feature two distinct types of training. First, learn about the new HHRP funds currently being allocated to SHIP offices in areas impacted by Hurricanes Ian and/or Nicole. Presenters will provide an introduction to HHRP, discuss the role of the LHAP in guiding HHRP work, and address initial HHRP activities. Learn how communities have used HHRP following previous disaster and review the calendar of program deadlines and activities.
The second type of training will benefit SHIP staff in the areas impacted by the hurricanes and will also help staff everywhere plan for future disaster response. SHIP may provide long term housing recovery in a variety of ways. Learn the latest about how SHIP staff are providing assistance. In addition, the training will highlight other disaster resources, including the Unite Florida Recovery Portal and the My Safe Florida Home program.

This second training focuses on SAIL rental development. Presenters will demonstrate how SAIL can be leveraged with the 4% or 9% low-income housing tax credits, multifamily bonds and other funding sources for developing or rehabilitating affordable rental housing. The training will showcase successful projects exhibiting the wide range of housing types possible with the program, including farmworker-fisher worker housing, housing for persons experiencing homelessness, and permanent supportive housing for homeless and those with disabling conditions.

This second training focuses on SAIL rental development. Presenters will demonstrate how SAIL can be leveraged with the 4% or 9% low-income housing tax credits, multifamily bonds and other funding sources for developing or rehabilitating affordable rental housing. The training will showcase successful projects exhibiting the wide range of housing types possible with the program, including farmworker-fisher worker housing, housing for persons experiencing homelessness, and permanent supportive housing for homeless and those with disabling conditions.

This second half of a webinar series is designed to provide guidance on the fundamental rules of the SHIP program. Presenters will review a year-long timeline of SHIP tasks and deadlines and will provide LHAP guidance about strategy implementation. Participants will learn about tracking and reporting SHIP, fiscal management, monitoring, and compliance. This administration training looks beyond a list of rules and regulations to help participants understand the basis and reasoning for program requirements. This deeper knowledge will help participants as they consider how to update their process or strategies.

This second half of a webinar series is designed to provide guidance on the fundamental rules of the SHIP program. Presenters will review a year-long timeline of SHIP tasks and deadlines and will provide LHAP guidance about strategy implementation. Participants will learn about tracking and reporting SHIP, fiscal management, monitoring, and compliance. This administration training looks beyond a list of rules and regulations to help participants understand the basis and reasoning for program requirements. This deeper knowledge will help participants as they consider how to update their process or strategies.

This webinar will help local governments develop a selection system to identify SHIP eligible applicants and consider how to prioritize them in accordance with the selection criteria identified in the LHAP. In addition, the training will address selection criteria for sponsors that will build or repair housing with SHIP. Sub-recipient selection will also be addressed since several SHIP communities outsource SHIP administrative tasks and strategy implementation to non-profit or for-profit organizations. The presenters will address SHIP requirements and suggest language for a Request for Proposal. Participants will learn about selection criteria and how to score applications.

This webinar will help local governments develop a selection system to identify SHIP eligible applicants and consider how to prioritize them in accordance with the selection criteria identified in the LHAP. In addition, the training will address selection criteria for sponsors that will build or repair housing with SHIP. Sub-recipient selection will also be addressed since several SHIP communities outsource SHIP administrative tasks and strategy implementation to non-profit or for-profit organizations. The presenters will address SHIP requirements and suggest language for a Request for Proposal. Participants will learn about selection criteria and how to score applications.

This training introduces best practices for helping home buyers. Most SHIP funds must be expended for homeownership activities, and homebuyer assistance is one of the most common strategies employed by local governments to meet the homeownership set aside requirement. This training is for SHIP local government housing staff and their community partners interested in developing, implementing, and managing a successful purchase assistance strategy. It will detail the application process and pre-purchase requirements, including homebuyer education requirements and inspections.

This training introduces best practices for helping home buyers. Most SHIP funds must be expended for homeownership activities, and homebuyer assistance is one of the most common strategies employed by local governments to meet the homeownership set aside requirement. This training is for SHIP local government housing staff and their community partners interested in developing, implementing, and managing a successful purchase assistance strategy. It will detail the application process and pre-purchase requirements, including homebuyer education requirements and inspections.

This webinar will help local governments optimize how they use valuable subsidies to maximize the production of much-needed affordable units and foster diverse, quality communities. Production costs are continuing to increase, especially when developable land lacks existing infrastructure and is not in proximity to key community elements. Closing the financing gap while providing housing at an affordable cost requires applying innovative strategies, land use tools, incentives, and subsidies to reduce financing challenges. The amount of subsidy needed to make a project financially feasible often far exceeds what is necessary to meet Florida Housing local government contribution requirements. Staff will discuss challenges that local governments and affordable housing developers experience and highlight funding sources to support not only common utility infrastructure like water and sewer, but also for transportation infrastructure. This webinar aims to bridge and leverage the link between housing, transportation, and land use to result in healthy and equitable neighborhoods.

This webinar will help local governments optimize how they use valuable subsidies to maximize the production of much-needed affordable units and foster diverse, quality communities. Production costs are continuing to increase, especially when developable land lacks existing infrastructure and is not in proximity to key community elements. Closing the financing gap while providing housing at an affordable cost requires applying innovative strategies, land use tools, incentives, and subsidies to reduce financing challenges. The amount of subsidy needed to make a project financially feasible often far exceeds what is necessary to meet Florida Housing local government contribution requirements. Staff will discuss challenges that local governments and affordable housing developers experience and highlight funding sources to support not only common utility infrastructure like water and sewer, but also for transportation infrastructure. This webinar aims to bridge and leverage the link between housing, transportation, and land use to result in healthy and equitable neighborhoods.

A positive and surprising result of the recent housing market is the increase in minority homeownership. Studies show that increasing minority homeownership builds community wealth and stability. Programs, such as SHIP, have proven to contribute to this effort by both increasing access to financing for first-time homebuyers, and preserving homeownership through rehabilitation. Join us as to learn about best practices for accelerating efforts to increase minority homeownership, including data sources for identifying key barriers to homeownership in your community, and strategies to break down those barriers such as expanding access to education through outreach efforts, creating greater flexibility in purchase assistance programs, and the importance of estate planning and post-homeownership activities in maintaining recent gains in minority homeownership.

A positive and surprising result of the recent housing market is the increase in minority homeownership. Studies show that increasing minority homeownership builds community wealth and stability. Programs, such as SHIP, have proven to contribute to this effort by both increasing access to financing for first-time homebuyers, and preserving homeownership through rehabilitation. Join us as to learn about best practices for accelerating efforts to increase minority homeownership, including data sources for identifying key barriers to homeownership in your community, and strategies to break down those barriers such as expanding access to education through outreach efforts, creating greater flexibility in purchase assistance programs, and the importance of estate planning and post-homeownership activities in maintaining recent gains in minority homeownership.

This training will address using SHIP to prevent and end homelessness. We will discuss strategies including eviction prevention, rental assistance, and development of housing for special needs populations. SHIP funds can and should be used to help round out options and fill gaps in housing needs for special populations, including those nearing and/or homelessness We will share examples of strategies implemented by SHIP administrators that address homelessness and allow time for discussion of your community’s ideas as well. Additionally, this training will discuss other funding streams available in the community (i.e., Emergency Rental Assistance Programs, State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds, Emergency Solutions Grant funding, etc.) and how to ensure that there is not unnecessary duplication of services or payment.

This training will address using SHIP to prevent and end homelessness. We will discuss strategies including eviction prevention, rental assistance, and development of housing for special needs populations. SHIP funds can and should be used to help round out options and fill gaps in housing needs for special populations, including those nearing and/or homelessness We will share examples of strategies implemented by SHIP administrators that address homelessness and allow time for discussion of your community’s ideas as well. Additionally, this training will discuss other funding streams available in the community (i.e., Emergency Rental Assistance Programs, State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds, Emergency Solutions Grant funding, etc.) and how to ensure that there is not unnecessary duplication of services or payment.

This webinar is designed to guide SHIP administrators as they explore opportunities for local governments to develop single family homes while working with developers and sponsors. Designing a strategy in your Local Housing Assistance Plan that meets the SHIP requirements is an important first step in this process. Learn how to solicit sponsors and developers, structure your program, develop effective agreements, and outline responsibilities to comply with SHIP program requirements. The presenters will examine sample construction strategies to highlight options for the terms of assistance and for selecting eligible buyers. SHIP administrators, nonprofit housing developers and contractors will find this webinar an essential first step in establishing or updating a single-family development program.

This webinar is designed to guide SHIP administrators as they explore opportunities for local governments to develop single family homes while working with developers and sponsors. Designing a strategy in your Local Housing Assistance Plan that meets the SHIP requirements is an important first step in this process. Learn how to solicit sponsors and developers, structure your program, develop effective agreements, and outline responsibilities to comply with SHIP program requirements. The presenters will examine sample construction strategies to highlight options for the terms of assistance and for selecting eligible buyers. SHIP administrators, nonprofit housing developers and contractors will find this webinar an essential first step in establishing or updating a single-family development program.

Please join us for a webinar on “HHRP Administration”. This training on housing recovery following Hurricanes Ian and Nicole will offer guidance to help housing administrators successfully implement the Hurricane Housing Recovery Program (HHRP). The webinar presenters will provide:
• A report on initial HHRP plans from several communities,
• HHRP Scenarios related Income Qualification, Eligibility, and Duplication of Benefits,
• Administrative Considerations:
1. Guidance on Project Delivery Costs, including service delivery fees
2. Contracting out HHRP Implementation and monitoring responsibilities when working with sub recipients
3. Options for online project management software
• Effective Strategies for Resilience, Equity, and Disaster Recovery

Please join us for a webinar on “HHRP Administration”. This training on housing recovery following Hurricanes Ian and Nicole will offer guidance to help housing administrators successfully implement the Hurricane Housing Recovery Program (HHRP). The webinar presenters will provide:
• A report on initial HHRP plans from several communities,
• HHRP Scenarios related Income Qualification, Eligibility, and Duplication of Benefits,
• Administrative Considerations:
1. Guidance on Project Delivery Costs, including service delivery fees
2. Contracting out HHRP Implementation and monitoring responsibilities when working with sub recipients
3. Options for online project management software
• Effective Strategies for Resilience, Equity, and Disaster Recovery

The webinar offers useful guidance to help determine which rule takes precedence over another when monitoring blended projects. This webinar offers guidance on monitoring projects that have multiple funding sources such as SHIP, HOME and tax credit financing. It will address which project rules apply when there are multiple funding sources and considerations when reviewing rents, utility allowances, annual Resident Income Certifications, recording keeping and file reviews.

The webinar offers useful guidance to help determine which rule takes precedence over another when monitoring blended projects. This webinar offers guidance on monitoring projects that have multiple funding sources such as SHIP, HOME and tax credit financing. It will address which project rules apply when there are multiple funding sources and considerations when reviewing rents, utility allowances, annual Resident Income Certifications, recording keeping and file reviews.

This webinar is designed to help nonprofits build organizational capacity, which in turn supports resource development. This training will help those interested in building nonprofit organizational capacity and resiliency, such as nonprofit CEOs or executive directors, senior staff, board members, funders, and local government staff working with nonprofits. Presenters will help participants identify factors that can boost nonprofit performance, including tracking performance benchmarks and building strong staff. Participants will learn how to evaluate a nonprofit’s financial strength by examining financial reports and related documents.

This webinar is designed to help nonprofits build organizational capacity, which in turn supports resource development. This training will help those interested in building nonprofit organizational capacity and resiliency, such as nonprofit CEOs or executive directors, senior staff, board members, funders, and local government staff working with nonprofits. Presenters will help participants identify factors that can boost nonprofit performance, including tracking performance benchmarks and building strong staff. Participants will learn how to evaluate a nonprofit’s financial strength by examining financial reports and related documents.

This webinar will offer guidance on how to outsource implementation of one or more SHIP strategies to nonprofit or for-profit organizations. Learn what types of groups may serve as sponsors and subrecipients and hear firsthand from the SHIP staff and/or sponsors and subrecipients that provide SHIP services. The presenters will highlight key examples of how SHIP work is effectively outsourced, addressing details of LHAP selection criteria and suggested language for a Request for Proposal, selection and award. The webinar will address service delivery fees and other details that should be incorporated into the written agreement. Key topics include the elements of monitoring and effective communication.

This webinar will offer guidance on how to outsource implementation of one or more SHIP strategies to nonprofit or for-profit organizations. Learn what types of groups may serve as sponsors and subrecipients and hear firsthand from the SHIP staff and/or sponsors and subrecipients that provide SHIP services. The presenters will highlight key examples of how SHIP work is effectively outsourced, addressing details of LHAP selection criteria and suggested language for a Request for Proposal, selection and award. The webinar will address service delivery fees and other details that should be incorporated into the written agreement. Key topics include the elements of monitoring and effective communication.

This training was formerly titled ‘Shared Equity’. Surplus land is a key resource for local governments in the production of workforce and affordable housing affordability. The Live Local Act provides new requirements and guidance on best practices for how local governments manage the disposition of land, including encouraging the utilization of land (99-yr) leases as well as new property tax exemptions for land owned by nonprofits.
The encouragement of land leasing and new tax exemption provides clear benefits for local governments in partnering with community land trusts, a shared equity model for permanent affordability, in the disposition of public land for housing development. This webinar introduces philosophy and mechanics of shared equity programs such as community land trusts, including the difference between subsidy recapture and subsidy retention, how incorporating shared equity provisions into land disposition and SHIP strategies can effectively grow and preserve the affordable housing stock in any community. The presenters will cover the benefits of shared equity homeownership for both the homebuyer and the community, program design including model SHIP strategy(s) and lending for community land trusts.

This training was formerly titled ‘Shared Equity’. Surplus land is a key resource for local governments in the production of workforce and affordable housing affordability. The Live Local Act provides new requirements and guidance on best practices for how local governments manage the disposition of land, including encouraging the utilization of land (99-yr) leases as well as new property tax exemptions for land owned by nonprofits.
The encouragement of land leasing and new tax exemption provides clear benefits for local governments in partnering with community land trusts, a shared equity model for permanent affordability, in the disposition of public land for housing development. This webinar introduces philosophy and mechanics of shared equity programs such as community land trusts, including the difference between subsidy recapture and subsidy retention, how incorporating shared equity provisions into land disposition and SHIP strategies can effectively grow and preserve the affordable housing stock in any community. The presenters will cover the benefits of shared equity homeownership for both the homebuyer and the community, program design including model SHIP strategy(s) and lending for community land trusts.

Please join us for a webinar on “HHRP Administration”. This training on housing recovery following Hurricanes Ian and Nicole will offer guidance to help housing administrators successfully implement the Hurricane Housing Recovery Program (HHRP). The webinar presenters will provide:
• A report on initial HHRP plans from several communities,
• HHRP Scenarios related Income Qualification, Eligibility, and Duplication of Benefits,
• Administrative Considerations:
1. Guidance on Project Delivery Costs, including service delivery fees
2. Contracting out HHRP Implementation and monitoring responsibilities when working with sub recipients
3. Options for online project management software
• Effective Strategies for Resilience, Equity, and Disaster Recovery

Please join us for a webinar on “HHRP Administration”. This training on housing recovery following Hurricanes Ian and Nicole will offer guidance to help housing administrators successfully implement the Hurricane Housing Recovery Program (HHRP). The webinar presenters will provide:
• A report on initial HHRP plans from several communities,
• HHRP Scenarios related Income Qualification, Eligibility, and Duplication of Benefits,
• Administrative Considerations:
1. Guidance on Project Delivery Costs, including service delivery fees
2. Contracting out HHRP Implementation and monitoring responsibilities when working with sub recipients
3. Options for online project management software
• Effective Strategies for Resilience, Equity, and Disaster Recovery

This webinar will assist new SHIP staff in understanding the program rules that govern the administration of assistance strategies, as well as the timeline and targets tied to program administration, the LHAP, annual report and program compliance. SHIP staff with 5 years or less of experience may benefit from this training, which will address deadlines and responsibilities throughout the year. Staff with more than 5 years of experience are also welcome since this training can be a great refresher. The topics addressed are fundamental, and all should take away something new.

This webinar will assist new SHIP staff in understanding the program rules that govern the administration of assistance strategies, as well as the timeline and targets tied to program administration, the LHAP, annual report and program compliance. SHIP staff with 5 years or less of experience may benefit from this training, which will address deadlines and responsibilities throughout the year. Staff with more than 5 years of experience are also welcome since this training can be a great refresher. The topics addressed are fundamental, and all should take away something new.

On March 29, 2023, Governor DeSantis signed the Live Local Act (SB 102) into law. The Live Local Act, which is the 2023 Legislative Session’s omnibus housing bill, contains a number of policies aimed at producing more affordable homes in Florida. This webinar will be the first in a series of trainings designed to help the public and private sector implement the tools in the Live Local Act. Presenters will provide a breakdown of the entirety of the Live Local Act including its funding policies, land use planning, tax incentives, using publicly owned land for housing, and more. Participants will learn how the Act will impact the work of local government SHIP staff, their community partners, and members of affordable housing advisory committees.

On March 29, 2023, Governor DeSantis signed the Live Local Act (SB 102) into law. The Live Local Act, which is the 2023 Legislative Session’s omnibus housing bill, contains a number of policies aimed at producing more affordable homes in Florida. This webinar will be the first in a series of trainings designed to help the public and private sector implement the tools in the Live Local Act. Presenters will provide a breakdown of the entirety of the Live Local Act including its funding policies, land use planning, tax incentives, using publicly owned land for housing, and more. Participants will learn how the Act will impact the work of local government SHIP staff, their community partners, and members of affordable housing advisory committees.

This is a training designed for Finance Department Staff to address topics related to state and federal housing programs. It will help city and county finance department staff work successfully with SHIP. The presenters will highlight several best practices for financial management. They will offer guidance to ensure compliance with SHIP tracking and annual reporting rules. Participants will receive tips for working with housing staff as they reconcile their financial tracking with the general ledger. Presenters will highlight several best practices for financial management and offer guidance to ensure compliance with CDBG and HOME regulatory requirements. Participants will receive tips for working with housing staff as they reconcile their financial tracking with the general ledger. Key topics include: CDBG/HOME regulatory requirements and reconciling with the general ledger.

This is a training designed for Finance Department Staff to address topics related to state and federal housing programs. It will help city and county finance department staff work successfully with SHIP. The presenters will highlight several best practices for financial management. They will offer guidance to ensure compliance with SHIP tracking and annual reporting rules. Participants will receive tips for working with housing staff as they reconcile their financial tracking with the general ledger. Presenters will highlight several best practices for financial management and offer guidance to ensure compliance with CDBG and HOME regulatory requirements. Participants will receive tips for working with housing staff as they reconcile their financial tracking with the general ledger. Key topics include: CDBG/HOME regulatory requirements and reconciling with the general ledger.

This training focuses on the upfront work needed to ensure that SHIP funds are expended in a manner that fully complies with SHIP rules. The presenters will discuss a timeline that will help you keep up with the expenditure and encumbrance deadlines. Participants will learn the details of complying with the income, homeownership, construction, special needs, and mobile home set-aside requirements. The presenter will offer guidance about tracking foreclosures and defaults. Learn how to properly implement the ongoing review and expedited permitting incentive strategies that provide data for the annual report. SHIP staff must track many things—this training details all that is involved with collecting the data needed to create annual reports.

This training focuses on the upfront work needed to ensure that SHIP funds are expended in a manner that fully complies with SHIP rules. The presenters will discuss a timeline that will help you keep up with the expenditure and encumbrance deadlines. Participants will learn the details of complying with the income, homeownership, construction, special needs, and mobile home set-aside requirements. The presenter will offer guidance about tracking foreclosures and defaults. Learn how to properly implement the ongoing review and expedited permitting incentive strategies that provide data for the annual report. SHIP staff must track many things—this training details all that is involved with collecting the data needed to create annual reports.

This webinar is designed to prepare SHIP staff for changes to the annual report that require them to report application information on the SHIP annual report. Presenters will address how to track and report applications. Learn best practices for maintaining a waiting list. This training will provide guidance on the new requirements and best practices for tracking required annual report data.

This webinar is designed to prepare SHIP staff for changes to the annual report that require them to report application information on the SHIP annual report. Presenters will address how to track and report applications. Learn best practices for maintaining a waiting list. This training will provide guidance on the new requirements and best practices for tracking required annual report data.

This training was formerly titled ‘Curing Title Issues’. Title issues caused by heirs’ property (often referred to simply as heirs’ property) is a type of “tenancy in common” that occurs when property is passed down through generations without going through probate. Because heirs’ property often lacks clear ownership, property held by heirs as tenants in common is difficult to sell, repair, or improve, and this type of ownership is a major source of land loss for low-income households, either because one or more owners force a sale or because untended property is eventually escheated to the state. Identifying, preventing, and remediating heirs’ property is key to improving low-income neighborhoods in Florida. This training will feature legal aid attorneys and housing professionals and explore how communities can help ameliorate heirs’ property issues.

This training was formerly titled ‘Curing Title Issues’. Title issues caused by heirs’ property (often referred to simply as heirs’ property) is a type of “tenancy in common” that occurs when property is passed down through generations without going through probate. Because heirs’ property often lacks clear ownership, property held by heirs as tenants in common is difficult to sell, repair, or improve, and this type of ownership is a major source of land loss for low-income households, either because one or more owners force a sale or because untended property is eventually escheated to the state. Identifying, preventing, and remediating heirs’ property is key to improving low-income neighborhoods in Florida. This training will feature legal aid attorneys and housing professionals and explore how communities can help ameliorate heirs’ property issues.

This training was formerly titled ‘Planning and Zoning’. The Live Local Act (SB 102/HB 627) is a major piece of housing legislation that addresses a variety of policy initiatives to increase the supply of affordable housing in Florida. This webinar will specifically explore the Act’s land use and property tax policies and what they mean for your community. Presenters will discuss the new statewide standards for certain affordable housing developments in commercial, industrial, and mixed-use zones, the three new property tax exemptions for affordable housing, and what this bill means for housing strategies moving forward.

This training was formerly titled ‘Planning and Zoning’. The Live Local Act (SB 102/HB 627) is a major piece of housing legislation that addresses a variety of policy initiatives to increase the supply of affordable housing in Florida. This webinar will specifically explore the Act’s land use and property tax policies and what they mean for your community. Presenters will discuss the new statewide standards for certain affordable housing developments in commercial, industrial, and mixed-use zones, the three new property tax exemptions for affordable housing, and what this bill means for housing strategies moving forward.

This training will introduce staff to using SHIP for rental housing, which come with several rules and requirements. Learn about the Florida Housing Finance Corporation’s guidance on SHIP rental assistance, which exempts rent/utility deposit assistance from compliance with the SHIP rent limits. Other SHIP-related rental assistance and development will also be addressed. Eviction prevention assistance can help a tenant struggling to pay past due rent. SHIP rent subsidies may pay for limited monthly rent of a very low-income homeless or special needs household. The webinar will also review the rules when SHIP is expended for rental new construction or rehabilitation.

This training will introduce staff to using SHIP for rental housing, which come with several rules and requirements. Learn about the Florida Housing Finance Corporation’s guidance on SHIP rental assistance, which exempts rent/utility deposit assistance from compliance with the SHIP rent limits. Other SHIP-related rental assistance and development will also be addressed. Eviction prevention assistance can help a tenant struggling to pay past due rent. SHIP rent subsidies may pay for limited monthly rent of a very low-income homeless or special needs household. The webinar will also review the rules when SHIP is expended for rental new construction or rehabilitation.

Presenters will provide guidance on how to complete each tab of the report along with instructions on how to obtain data needed for the certification, questions on foreclosure default, success stories and more. Additional topics include guidance on reporting incentive strategies, completing the certification form, and next steps if you are noncompliant.

Presenters will provide guidance on how to complete each tab of the report along with instructions on how to obtain data needed for the certification, questions on foreclosure default, success stories and more. Additional topics include guidance on reporting incentive strategies, completing the certification form, and next steps if you are noncompliant.

This webinar provides an overview of what makes a successful Rapid Re-Housing program no matter what funding source the program is using. This goes beyond the funding piece and looks at housing navigation, financial assistance, and support services. Funding sources such as federal block and formula grants, state grants, SHIP, and local funding will be reviewed.

This webinar provides an overview of what makes a successful Rapid Re-Housing program no matter what funding source the program is using. This goes beyond the funding piece and looks at housing navigation, financial assistance, and support services. Funding sources such as federal block and formula grants, state grants, SHIP, and local funding will be reviewed.

The Residential Rehabilitation Guidebook provides valuable guidance to local State Housing Initiatives Partnership Program (SHIP) Administrators in the implementation of Rehabilitation Programs funded by SHIP. Designed specifically for the City/County/Agency’s SHIP Rehabilitation Program and other housing programs, this comprehensive guide serves as a valuable resource for selecting and collaborating with Contractors. It offers a range of customizable templates for policies, procedures, forms, and guidelines that are directly related to Rehabilitation Programs. Users can adapt these templates to align with local housing assistance plans, program policies, and other requirements. The Guidebook is structured into five parts, covering various aspects such as program design, administration, operation, partnerships, contractor selection, and incorporating green building and disaster mitigation practices. Additionally, it includes a template for Contractor selection and participation policies and offers commonly used templates and forms for SHIP Rehabilitation Programs. While the focus is primarily on owner-occupied rehabilitation, the Handbook also provides provisions that can be applied to rental programs. Produced by the Florida Housing Coalition Inc., a nonprofit organization dedicated to affordable housing advocacy and resources throughout the state, the Residential Rehabilitation Guidebook is a valuable asset for housing administrators seeking practical guidance.

This market-focused Guide to Developing & Operating Small Scale Rental Properties is a valuable resource for affordable housing organizations seeking to evaluate, develop, and manage small-scale rental deals successfully. Made possible by a grant from the MacArthur Foundation, the guide addresses a critical need for nonprofit housing providers in Florida to navigate the acquisition, rehabilitation, and operation of aging rental properties with project-based rental assistance. By identifying the pitfalls and challenges specific to small-scale projects, this guide equips organizations with insights into financing options, project selection, organizational capacity, and effective management strategies. As the market trend shifts towards existing properties, including those available through programs like the Neighborhood Stabilization Program, experienced housing providers are exploring opportunities to revitalize and operate smaller rental properties. However, success in this niche requires thorough planning, revenue projections, expense management, and maintenance strategies. With a laser focus on the unique dynamics of small-scale rentals, this guide provides the necessary tools to make informed decisions and ensure both short-term viability and long-term success. The Florida Housing Coalition, a respected statewide nonprofit organization, champions the mission of affordable housing and suitable living environments for all, positioning them as a trusted partner throughout the process.

This guidebook serves as a valuable resource for nonprofit organizations and emerging affordable housing developers, offering insight into the critical credit underwriting process following the selection of a development for financing by the Florida Housing Finance Corporation. By understanding credit underwriting, developers can effectively manage risk and enhance the feasibility of their affordable housing projects. With a focus on compliance with local, state, and federal housing finance programs, these guidelines help align housing objectives with community needs, ensuring the success of the projects. Credit underwriting involves a thorough evaluation of borrowers and their projects, determining financial capacity, experience, and feasibility. It also encompasses adherence to application terms, funding source regulations, and local laws. By following these guidelines, developers can navigate the underwriting process, secure funding, and initiate construction. As a statewide nonprofit organization headquartered in Tallahassee, the Florida Housing Coalition Inc. is dedicated to fostering collaboration among housing advocates and resources, working towards the common goal of providing quality affordable homes and suitable living environments for all residents.

Discover the benefits of Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH), an evidence-based housing model that combines affordability with personalized support services. PSH is specifically tailored for individuals with disabilities, providing them with the stability and assistance they need for a thriving life. This guidebook, sponsored by the Florida Housing Finance Corporation (FHFC), offers comprehensive insights into the operation and maintenance of Permanent Supportive Housing, covering vital aspects such as management operations, support service coordination, and property management approaches. Divided into four parts, it serves as a valuable resource for nonprofit organizations and others involved in PSH projects or programs. Permanent Supportive Housing can transform lives, offering individuals experiencing housing instability and disabilities a secure, affordable, and supportive home. Join forces with the Florida Housing Coalition, a statewide nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting affordable homes and suitable living environments for all Floridians.

The Opportunity Zones tax incentive has emerged as a potentially transformative community development and affordable housing program, leveraging untapped capital gains to drive positive change. With trillions of dollars in unrealized capital gains in the United States, allies across the nation can seize the opportunity to attract impact capital and harness its potential for social and economic advancement. However, this incentive also poses risks to residents, lacking reporting, transparency, and accountability mechanisms. The Opportunity Zone Guidebook presented here diverges from others by focusing on the perspective of the community, offering insights on the Opportunity Zones tax incentive, highlighting both its potential and dangers. It outlines strategies for community allies, including local government officials, economic development staff, investors, and residents, to ensure the incentive aligns with their vision of equitable development. Divided into three key sections—Background Information, Potential and Dangers, and Solutions and Strategies—this guide provides accessible and concise information. To realize the full potential of the OZ program, immediate action is needed from every ally. Partner with the Florida Housing Coalition Inc., a statewide nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering quality, affordable homes and suitable living environments for all Floridians, and shape the future of Opportunity Zones to transform communities for the better.

Step into the world of the State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) program with this comprehensive guidebook with a focus on new SHIP staff members. With a legacy of facilitating affordable housing access for low to moderate-income individuals in Florida, SHIP plays a vital role in combating housing challenges. This guide offers crucial direction to local government, nonprofit, and for-profit staff, empowering them to navigate the program’s initial stages effectively. From month-by-month task lists and step-by-step administration processes to references of statutory requirements and insights into common implementation issues, this resource equips staff members with the essential knowledge for successful program management. With dedicated funding available throughout the state, SHIP acts as a lifeline for housing assistance, providing flexibility in program design while maintaining accountability through annual reports and audits. Join forces with the Florida Housing Coalition Inc., a statewide nonprofit organization committed to fostering quality, affordable homes and suitable living environments for all Floridians.

This comprehensive Landlord Collaboration Guidebook is a vital resource for organizations dedicated to ending homelessness by facilitating the rapid transition of program participants into appropriate permanent housing. Recognizing the pivotal role of landlords in resolving episodes of homelessness, this guidebook focuses on organizations assisting individuals in securing their own rental units. With recommendations applicable to diverse housing interventions and programs, it offers guidance for any demographic or subpopulation experiencing homelessness. The guidebook covers key aspects such as finding affordable housing, engaging landlords, facilitating the move-in process, and sustaining long-term collaboration. Divided into four steps – Locating, Selling, Leasing, and Keeping – it provides a structured approach. The appendices contain additional helpful resources. Join forces with the Florida Housing Coalition Inc., a statewide nonprofit organization headquartered in Tallahassee, committed to uniting housing advocates and resources to ensure quality, affordable homes and suitable living environments for all. Together, let’s make permanent stable housing the solution to homelessness.

The Surplus Lands Guidebook provides a comprehensive and valuable resource for local governments, housing advocates, and nonprofit organizations in implementing surplus land disposition for the development of affordable housing in Florida. Mandated by the surplus land statutes outlined in Florida Statutes 125.379 and 166.0451, all cities and counties are required to assess government-owned land within their jurisdictions for its suitability for affordable housing and explore options for its disposal, either through sale or donation. By providing best practices, the guidebook aims to help local governments comply with these requirements while maximizing public benefit. It emphasizes the creation of a permanent supply of affordable housing for low- and moderate-income households. The Surplus Lands Guidebook highlights the historical context of these laws and their connection to the State Housing Initiatives Partnership Act (SHIP Act), which established funding and initiatives for affordable housing development. While many cities and counties have prepared inventories of suitable land, inconsistencies in policies and procedures across the state pose challenges. The guidebook addresses these issues, recommending clear policies and procedures for publishing the inventory and disposing of surplus lands, as well as emphasizing the importance of maintaining permanent affordability through methods such as Community Land Trust ground leases or deed restrictions. By following the guidebook’s recommendations, local governments can effectively utilize surplus land to contribute to the long-term availability of affordable housing, benefiting their communities and fostering housing stability for those in need. This guidebook is published by the Florida Housing Coalition, a pioneering statewide nonprofit organization dedicated to championing quality affordable housing for all Floridians.

The Florida Developmental Disabilities Council (FDDC) takes on the crucial role of advocating for and shaping programs and policies for individuals with developmental disabilities. With a mission to ensure meaningful participation in all aspects of life for Floridians with developmental disabilities, the Council operates as a nonprofit organization funded by the Department of Health and Human Services. A significant aspect of their work involves facilitating access to affordable, inclusive housing for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. However, securing the necessary funding to implement housing initiatives remains a pivotal challenge. To address this, the Florida Housing Coalition, with sponsorship from the Florida Developmental Disabilities Council, has developed this Community-Based Planning Guide as part of their ongoing series of publications. This guide serves as a valuable resource for stakeholders, equipping them with crucial information on available housing resources and guiding them through the planning process to actively participate in funding decisions. It covers federal programs and planning processes from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), as well as state programs such as the State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) Program. The guide emphasizes the importance of community-based planning and community participation in influencing funding decisions that impact the disability community. By engaging in this planning process, stakeholders can effectively advocate for the housing needs of individuals with developmental disabilities and shape the future of inclusive housing in Florida.

In Florida, where disasters strike frequently, the success of affordable housing assistance hinges on the ability to plan for disaster recovery. To safeguard affordable housing against damage and effectively repair or replace affected housing, each community in Florida requires a well-thought-out strategy. This comprehensive guide, Creating a Local Housing Disaster Recovery Strategy, serves as a valuable resource in developing a robust disaster housing strategy. It offers a framework and a wide array of considerations to align housing providers with the emergency management functions within their respective communities. A successful disaster housing strategy demands informed coordination and preparation for effective response. The guide not only provides direction but also arrives at an opportune time, as FEMA is concurrently preparing guidance on disaster housing recovery. Building upon the experiences gained from severe hurricanes and flooding disasters in 2016, 2017, and 2018, housing staff across Florida can leverage this guide to bolster their disaster preparation efforts. In addition to the strategic framework, the guide equips housing administrators and planners with valuable tools, including best practices for disaster preparation, housing mitigation measures, a disaster toolkit, insights on utilizing Opportunity Fund investment in recovery scenarios, and the significance of Community Land Trusts in long-term disaster housing recovery. By embracing this guide, Florida communities can enhance their resilience while ensuring affordable housing remains a priority, even in the face of adversity. This guidebook is published by the Florida Housing Coalition, a pioneering statewide nonprofit organization dedicated to championing quality affordable housing for all Floridians.

Welcome to this comprehensive guidebook on case management for helping households transition out of homelessness and achieve stable housing. Designed specifically for case managers working in homeless service settings, this comprehensive resource offers guidance, encouragement, and best practices to address the unique challenges of homelessness. Published by the Florida Housing Coalition, this guidebook serves as a framework to assist case managers in providing effective services, enabling households to quickly exit homelessness, secure and maintain stable housing, and avoid future episodes of homelessness. In addition to the guidebook, a seven-part Case Management Webinar Series is available on the Coalition’s website, providing further support and knowledge. Whether you are a nonprofit or government leader or a case manager involved in outreach, shelter services, or community-based initiatives, this guidebook, along with the webinar series, serves as a valuable tool for orientation, professional development, and organizational enhancement. Share your stories, suggestions, or questions with the Florida Housing Coalition, a statewide nonprofit organization dedicated to ensuring quality affordable homes and suitable living environments for all. Together, let’s make a positive impact on the lives of those experiencing homelessness.

Introducing the CLT Homebuyer Education Module – Teacher’s Guide, an invaluable resource for educators guiding potential purchasers of community land trust (CLT) homes. This comprehensive guidebook is designed to educate potential purchasers of CLT homes about the unique aspects of CLT homeownership. The guide aims to provide essential information to individuals considering CLT homeownership as their best option. CLT homeownership offers an alternative to renting, allowing individuals with limited income or facing high housing costs to own a home. While CLT homeownership provides benefits similar to traditional ownership, it also entails specific restrictions that ensure long-term affordability for future buyers. The Community Land Trust Homebuyer Education Module – Teachers Guide covers key concepts, including understanding ownership interests within the CLT framework and the significance of the ground lease. This Teachers Guide also includes a Financial Counseling Module that prepares CLT homeowners for transitioning to fee simple homeownership. The Florida Housing Coalition’s Community Land Trust Institute supports community land trusts and shared-equity housing models, and stands ready to assist in assessing their suitability and providing guidance on the best models. The Florida Community Land Trust (CLT) Training and Certification Program, a collaboration between the Florida Housing Coalition and Freddie Mac, invites CLT organizations and those operating CLT programs within the state of Florida to apply to become a Certified Community Land Trust. The CLT Training and Certification Program is a new, first of its kind program that will help build the capacity of CLTs so that they operate at the highest standards. Certified Community Land Trusts demonstrate their ability to carry out the long-term stewardship that makes this unique type of homeownership a safe investment for homebuyers, local governments, and lenders.

Discover a new path to homeownership with The Community Land Trust (CLT) Homebuyer Education Module, a comprehensive guidebook designed to educate potential purchasers of CLT homes about the unique aspects of CLT homeownership. Serving as a supplement to general homebuyer education programs, this guide aims to provide essential information to individuals considering CLT homeownership as their best option. CLT homeownership offers an alternative to renting, allowing individuals with limited income or facing high housing costs to own a home. While CLT homeownership provides benefits similar to traditional ownership, it also entails specific restrictions that ensure long-term affordability for future buyers. The Community Land Trust Homebuyer Education Module covers key concepts, including understanding ownership interests within the CLT framework and the significance of the ground lease. It concludes with a Financial Counseling Module that prepares CLT homeowners for transitioning to fee simple homeownership. The Florida Housing Coalition’s Community Land Trust Institute (Florida CLT Institute) supports excellence in Florida‐based community land trusts and other shared‐equity housing models, as well as policy initiatives such as inclusionary zoning and linkage fee ordinances. The Florida CLT Institute provides assistance to government and nonprofit entities with assessing whether a community land trust is appropriate for a particular community and if so, direction for choosing the best model along with startup and capacity‐building activities.

The NIMBYism Guidebook: Overcoming Obstacles to Affordable Housing, In the effort to address the affordable housing crisis, the Not In My Backyard Syndrome (NIMBYism) poses a formidable challenge, as constituents voice concerns about siting and permitting of affordable housing projects. Lengthy public proceedings, hindered plan implementation, increased costs, property disputes, and unmet housing needs are the repercussions. To address these issues, the Florida Housing Coalition Inc. has developed a guidebook that equips officials with crucial insights and strategies. It delves into the context of objections by tackling perceived property devaluation and quality of life issues head-on. The NIMBYism Guidebook empowers officials to overcome the Not In My Backyard Syndrome effectively. With a history of uniting housing advocates and resources since 1982, and an expertise and commitment to affordable homes for all Floridians, this Florida Housing Coalition guidebook empowers officials to create suitable living environments for local citizens while combating NIMBYism effectively.

Amidst the nationwide affordable housing crisis and funding challenges, the Florida Developmental Disabilities Council (FDDC) and Florida Housing Coalition (FHC) have collaborated to address the housing needs of individuals with disabilities. This comprehensive guidebook is a game-changer, equipping individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, as well as cross-disability populations, with the essential training and tools to actively participate in community-based planning for affordable housing. With a strategic focus on engaging in HUD’s consolidated planning process, the guidebook highlights the value of inclusive planning and emphasizes the crucial role of effective engagement with the disability community. It provides a practical framework for setting accessibility goals, implementing strategies for equal access, and fostering fruitful partnerships between local governments and disability advocates. By fostering a vision, raising awareness, and driving change, the guidebook strives to ensure that everyone can access quality, affordable, and inclusive housing. Published by the Florida Housing Coalition Inc., this guidebook aligns perfectly with the Coalition’s mission to unite housing advocates and resources, promoting suitable living environments throughout Florida. Join the movement and empower individuals with disabilities in community-based planning for inclusive housing.

Discover the power of affordable housing solutions with this Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Guidebook. A valuable resource for Florida’s leaders and advocates, this comprehensive guidebook is an indispensable tool for elected officials, government employees, and affordable housing advocates in Florida. It provides insights and recommendations on the implementation of accessory dwelling units (ADUs) to meet the growing demand for affordable housing. The guidebook covers the pros and cons of ADUs, regulatory reforms, and incentives that can be adopted by communities. With the support of the Florida Housing Coalition, the guidebook offers training, technical assistance, and a model ordinance to assist counties and municipalities in implementing ADU policies. It highlights the historical significance of ADUs in addressing housing shortages and explores their relevance in today’s changing demographics. From financial benefits for homeowners to stable and affordable housing options for vulnerable populations, ADUs offer a promising solution. The guidebook presents best practices, strategies for public participation, and practical templates to facilitate the permitting and management of ADUs. Published by the Florida Housing Coalition, this guidebook is a catalyst for promoting quality affordable homes and creating suitable living environments throughout Florida.

This comprehensive guidebook equips State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) Adminstrators and Florida’s housing providers with the necessary tools to effectively prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters. The Disaster Management Guide for Housing outlines the interconnectedness of federal, state, and local emergency response and mitigation operations, emphasizing the crucial role of housing providers in the disaster planning process. From supporting external emergency operations to leveraging financial resources for housing solutions, housing providers play a pivotal role in long-term recovery and mitigation efforts. The guidebook offers valuable insights and best practices for each phase of the disaster management sequence. It includes funding sources, case studies, and essential tools to ensure consistency and compliance. Prepare, respond, recover, and mitigate confidently using this indispensable guidebook by the Florida Housing Coalition Inc., a trusted advocate for quality affordable homes and suitable living environments throughout Florida.

This comprehensive guide explores the potential of SHIP Funds through Strategic Terms of Assistance. A definitive resource, the guidebook provides valuable insights and empowers local governments to optimize their strategies within the Local Housing Assistance Plan (LHAP). Explore a diverse range of assistance options, including grants, deferred payment loans, direct payment loans, combination loans, and developer strategies, each tailored to address specific needs. Discover best practices for customizing terms of assistance to achieve program objectives while considering the input of residents and communities. Grants offer non-repayable support for targeted strategies, while deferred payment loans ensure long-term affordability. Direct payment loans require careful analysis and collections procedures, and combination loans provide a blended solution. Benefit from the expertise of the Florida Housing Coalition Inc., a statewide nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering quality, affordable homes for all. Equip yourself with this comprehensive guidebook and realize the full potential of SHIP funds which will make a lasting impact on your community.

Unlock the potential of using SHIP for Rental Housing in this comprehensive guide to Florida’s Sadowski Housing Trust Fund programs. A valuable resource for SHIP administrators, the guidebook provides detailed instructions and strategies to maximize the utilization of Florida’s Sadowski Housing Trust Fund programs, with a primary focus on the State Housing Initiatives Partnership Program (SHIP). Divided into three sections, the guidebook covers SHIP’s role in rental housing, the rental development process from vision to occupancy, and essential monitoring and compliance requirements. Gain valuable insights from experienced SHIP administrators through their survey responses, showcasing successful approaches to utilizing SHIP funds for rental housing. Equipped with sample strategies and agreements available in the appendix, administrators can effectively target funding, establish rent limits, develop enticing rental properties, and provide vital rental assistance, such as rapid rehousing and eviction prevention. By following the guidance provided, SHIP administrators can make informed decisions, bridge funding gaps, prevent homelessness, and contribute to the creation of affordable and accessible rental housing options, serving the diverse needs of individuals and families across Florida. Published by the Florida Housing Coalition, a nonprofit organization committed to advocating for affordable housing, this guide serves as an important resource for SHIP administrators.

The Adaptive Reuse Guidebook provides a strategic roadmap for unlocking the potential of vacant commercial spaces through adaptive reuse, effectively tackling housing affordability, fostering entrepreneurial ecosystems, and driving local economic revitalization in underserved markets. The guidebook also explores the multifaceted challenges faced by low-income communities, including the pressing housing affordability crisis, declining small business formation, and evolving consumer preferences. By harnessing the power of adaptive reuse, local leaders can enact transformative change and breathe new life into their communities. Emphasizing the integration of affordable housing and workforce development programs, the guidebook offers practical solutions that blend physical redevelopment with programmatic support, resulting in thriving and healthy living environments. It showcases a wide range of adaptive reuse possibilities, spanning historic structures to suburban retail plazas, and explores innovative uses such as housing, educational facilities, coworking spaces, and mixed-use developments. Developed by the Florida Housing Coalition in collaboration with key partners and supported by Fannie Mae, this guidebook empowers housing advocates with actionable insights and valuable guidance to drive sustainable market growth and community transformation in Florida.

The Affordable Housing Resource Guide is a dynamic and comprehensive reference for affordable housing providers, including local governments and nonprofit organizations. This guide is a primary manual for nonprofit organizations engaged in or exploring affordable housing development and ownership. It offers resources for various types of affordable housing, such as homeownership assistance, rental housing, supportive housing, and homelessness prevention. Divided into three main sections, the guide focuses on funding resources for homeownership, rental rehabilitation and development, and rental assistance and homelessness programs. It encompasses public and private funding sources, highlighting specific programs, eligibility criteria, subsidy types, and administering organizations. Acknowledging the varying accessibility of funding sources for different-scale developers, the guide emphasizes the importance of contacting listed agencies for updated information and priority projects in their areas. While serving as an invaluable starting point, the guide urges users to stay vigilant to evolving regulations and funding priorities. Spearheaded by the Florida Housing Coalition, a pioneering statewide nonprofit organization dedicated to championing quality affordable housing, this guide empowers housing advocates in the development and creation of vibrant living environments for all Floridians.

In the face of Florida’s housing affordability crisis and the daunting income-housing cost gap, communities are seeking innovative solutions to meet the needs of residents. Enter the community land trust (CLT), a rising star in Florida’s housing landscape. By separating land from buildings, CLTs facilitate affordable homeownership by transferring house ownership without selling the land. Nonprofit corporations acquire and manage the land, either leasing it to lower-income households or developing affordable housing units. Ground leases with subsidized rates enable homeowners to access the properties affordably, while resale provisions ensure long-term affordability. This publication highlights the transformative power of CLTs, positioning them as game-changers in the housing market. It emphasizes the strategic implementation and expansion of CLT operations in Florida, providing essential insights on legal documentation, effective stewardship, and fruitful partnerships with local governments. The Florida Housing Coalition Inc., a nonprofit organization committed to advocating for affordable housing, serves as a valuable resource and support system in addressing this critical issue across the state.

Regulatory reform and incentives play a vital role in attracting private-sector investment for affordable housing development. The State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) program mandates the formation of an Affordable Housing Advisory Committee (AHAC) in funded cities and counties, tasked with recommending housing strategies that incentivize affordable housing production. This comprehensive guidebook focuses on the AHAC process, providing specific incentive strategies, examples from AHAC Reports, and best practices for policy discussions and implementation. It is a valuable resource for AHAC members, local government staff, SHIP administrators, elected officials, and affordable housing stakeholders. By leveraging these incentives, stakeholders can effectively engage developers and foster the creation of affordable housing opportunities. The guidebook emphasizes the importance of collaboration between local government departments, harnessing their expertise to assemble a well-informed AHAC and design optimal incentive strategies. With its market-oriented approach, this resource empowers stakeholders to address the pressing need for affordable housing, ensuring a more sustainable housing market for all. Published by the Florida Housing Coalition Inc., a nonprofit organization committed to advocating for affordable housing, this comprehensive guide serves as a valuable resource and support system in addressing this critical issue across the state.

The Covid 19 pandemic and subsequent economic disruption have greatly impacted the affordable housing crisis faced by low-income households, resulting in rising housing prices and financial hardships for renters and homeowners. However, there is hope through the American Rescue Plan’s Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund (SLFRF), which provides an opportunity for relief. The SLFRF, established under the American Rescue Plan, offers a lifeline to cities, counties, and eligible entities, providing the flexibility to address the urgent housing needs of their communities and to allocate a significant portion of these funds towards addressing the affordable housing challenge. The Florida Housing Coalition, with its expertise and guidance, stands poised to assist local governments, housing nonprofits, and advocates in effectively utilizing the SLFRF to make a positive impact. With the intensified housing affordability crisis due to COVID-19, the SLFRF offers a unique opportunity to support low-income households and address pressing market needs in the housing sector.

Introducing the updated edition of Affordable Housing in Florida, a definitive publication by the Florida Housing Coalition. This comprehensive resource offers invaluable insights for anyone interested in affordable housing. It covers the latest updates on HB 1339 and highlights the growing popularity of Community Land Trusts in the state. Explore chapters that delve into affordable housing, its diverse residents, and the benefits of including it in your community. Discover proven strategies for development, effective community engagement, and the role of design. Gain a deeper understanding of the connection between affordable housing and fair housing, including key legislation like the William E. Sadowski Affordable Housing Act. With funding from the Catalyst Program administered by the Florida Housing Finance Corporation, this publication serves as an essential guide for stakeholders in the affordable housing market. Don’t miss the opportunity to stay informed and make an impact. Get your copy of Affordable Housing in Florida today and join the Florida Housing Coalition in their mission to provide quality affordable homes for all Floridians.

In today’s data-driven landscape, governments possess unprecedented access to a vast array of information, including publicly available data, locally collected data, and comprehensive outreach systems. With powerful tools like Excel, ArcGIS, Tableau, and RStudio, governments can now extract valuable insights and make well-informed decisions. However, this data abundance poses a challenge: effectively navigating through the vast sea of information. This publication empowers local governments and nonprofits to gather, analyze, and showcase data for their communities with ease and serves as a practical guide, offering professionals at various expertise levels an overview of relevant data sources, analysis techniques, and visualization tools. By enhancing the ability of local governments to efficiently gather, analyze, and present data, this resource contributes to the Florida Housing Coaliton’s mission of providing quality affordable housing for all Floridians.

When it comes to affordable housing, Florida has seen both triumphs and ongoing challenges in 2016. The Florida Legislature approved the highest homegrown appropriation for the Sadowski State and Local Housing Trust Funds in nine years. However, many communities have expressed a sense of urgency about rising housing costs and the prevalence of street homelessness, prompting elected officials, private citizens, and members of the business, philanthropic, and faith communities to come together and search for solutions. In addition, the private market alone, which functions based on market dynamics and demand, cannot accommodate the housing needs of various workers, seniors, and people with disabilities. With an escalating demand for Florida’s vibrant cities, the supply of new homes has been inadequate. This has led to inflated prices, making even modest homes unattainable and leading to the replacement of more affordable units with upscale alternatives. Consequently, numerous individuals, including low-wage workers and fixed-income earners, face difficulties in securing suitable and reasonably priced housing. Addressing this market failure necessitates financial incentives that encourage private developers to invest in housing, fostering partnerships between lenders, real estate professionals, non-profit organizations, and governmental agencies. The collaborative efforts of these stakeholders are crucial in rectifying the housing affordability issue. This report, titled “Home Matters,” provides a comprehensive analysis of the housing situation in Florida, offering data, information, and solutions on various critical aspects, including the cost burden by county, the relationship between housing instability and homelessness, affordability for the workforce, disparities in wages based on race, homeownership rates by race and age, available rental options by metropolitan statistical areas (MSAs), the loss of affordable rental housing, and proposed solutions such as permanent affordability and community land trusts. The report also highlights the instrumental role played by the Sadowski State and Local Government Housing Trust Funds in addressing the affordable housing crisis. To gain further insights and access valuable data, download a copy of the Home Matters Report today and join the Florida Housing Coalition in their mission to provide quality affordable homes for all Floridians!

When it comes to affordable housing, Florida has seen both triumphs and ongoing challenges in 2017. Compared to other states in the nation, Florida enjoys access to an incredible source of funding for housing, the Sadowski Local Housing Trust Fund. At the time of publication of this report, the Florida Legislature was working to appropriate Housing Trust Funds for housing in Florida. At the same time, community leaders and residents across the state have called out for help in the face of soaring housing costs and a shrinking supply of affordable housing. The housing landscape was only worsened in 2017 by the hurricane season. In addition, the private market alone, which functions based on market dynamics and demand, cannot accommodate the housing needs of various workers, seniors, and people with disabilities. With an escalating demand for Florida’s vibrant cities, the supply of new homes has been inadequate. This has led to inflated prices, making even modest homes unattainable and leading to the replacement of more affordable units with upscale alternatives. Consequently, numerous individuals, including low-wage workers and fixed-income earners, face difficulties in securing suitable and reasonably priced housing. Addressing this market failure necessitates financial incentives that encourage private developers to invest in housing, fostering partnerships between lenders, real estate professionals, non-profit organizations, and governmental agencies. The collaborative efforts of these stakeholders are crucial in rectifying the housing affordability issue. This report, titled “Home Matters,” provides a comprehensive analysis of the housing situation in Florida, offering data, information, and solutions on various critical aspects, including the cost burden by county, the relationship between housing instability and homelessness, affordability for the workforce, disparities in wages based on race, homeownership rates by race and age, available rental options by metropolitan statistical areas (MSAs), the loss of affordable rental housing, and proposed solutions such as permanent affordability and community land trusts. The report also highlights the instrumental role played by the Sadowski State and Local Government Housing Trust Funds in addressing the affordable housing crisis. To gain further insights and access valuable data, download a copy of the Home Matters Report today and join the Florida Housing Coalition in their mission to provide quality affordable homes for all Floridians!

When it comes to affordable housing, Florida has seen both triumphs and ongoing challenges in 2018. Compared to other states in the nation, Florida enjoys access to an incredible source of funding for housing, the Sadowski Local Housing Trust Fund. At the time of publication of this report, the Florida Legislature was working to appropriate Housing Trust Funds for housing in Florida. At the same time, community leaders and residents across the state have called out for help in the face of soaring housing costs and a shrinking supply of affordable housing. The housing landscape was only worsened in 2018 by the hurricane season. In addition, the private market alone, which functions based on market dynamics and demand, cannot accommodate the housing needs of various workers, seniors, and people with disabilities. With an escalating demand for Florida’s vibrant cities, the supply of new homes has been inadequate. This has led to inflated prices, making even modest homes unattainable and leading to the replacement of more affordable units with upscale alternatives. Consequently, numerous individuals, including low-wage workers and fixed-income earners, face difficulties in securing suitable and reasonably priced housing. Addressing this market failure necessitates financial incentives that encourage private developers to invest in housing, fostering partnerships between lenders, real estate professionals, non-profit organizations, and governmental agencies. The collaborative efforts of these stakeholders are crucial in rectifying the housing affordability issue. This report, titled “Home Matters,” provides a comprehensive analysis of the housing situation in Florida, offering data, information, and solutions on various critical aspects, including the cost burden by county, the relationship between housing instability and homelessness, affordability for the workforce, disparities in wages based on race, homeownership rates by race and age, available rental options by metropolitan statistical areas (MSAs), the loss of affordable rental housing, and proposed solutions such as permanent affordability and community land trusts. The report also highlights the instrumental role played by the Sadowski State and Local Government Housing Trust Funds in addressing the affordable housing crisis. To gain further insights and access valuable data, download a copy of the Home Matters Report today and join the Florida Housing Coalition in their mission to provide quality affordable homes for all Floridians!

When it comes to housing, Florida has seen both triumphs and ongoing challenges in 2019. Compared to other states in the nation, Florida enjoys access to an incredible source of funding for housing: the Sadowski Local Housing Trust Fund. At the time of this report’s publication, the Florida Legislature was working to appropriate Housing Trust Funds for housing in Florida. At the same time, community leaders and residents across the state have called out for help in the face of soaring housing costs and a shrinking supply of housing that is affordable. In addition, the private market alone, which functions based on market dynamics and demand, cannot accommodate the housing needs of various workers, seniors, and people with disabilities. With an escalating demand for Florida’s vibrant cities, the supply of new homes has been inadequate. This has led to inflated prices, making even modest homes unattainable and leading to the replacement of more affordable units with upscale alternatives. Consequently, numerous individuals, including low-wage workers and fixed-income earners, face difficulties in securing suitable and reasonably priced housing. Addressing this market failure necessitates financial incentives that encourage private developers to invest in housing, fostering partnerships between lenders, real estate professionals, non-profit organizations, and governmental agencies. The collaborative efforts of these stakeholders are crucial in rectifying the housing affordability issue. This report, titled “Home Matters,” provides a comprehensive analysis of the housing situation in Florida, offering data, information, and solutions on various critical aspects, including the cost burden by county, the relationship between housing instability and homelessness, affordability for the workforce, disparities in wages based on race, homeownership rates by race and age, available rental options by metropolitan statistical areas (MSAs), the loss of affordable rental housing, and proposed solutions such as permanent affordability and community land trusts. The report also highlights the instrumental role played by the Sadowski State and Local Government Housing Trust Funds in addressing the affordable housing crisis. To gain further insights and access valuable data, download a copy of the Home Matters Report today and join the Florida Housing Coalition in their mission to provide quality affordable homes for all Floridians!

When it comes to housing, Florida has seen both triumphs and ongoing challenges in 2020. Compared to other states in the nation, Florida enjoys access to an incredible source of funding for housing: the Sadowski State and Local Government Housing Trust Funds. At the time of this report’s publication, the Florida Legislature is considering the appropriations for FY 2021-22, including whether to use all the Housing Trust Funds for housing in Florida. At the same time, community leaders and residents across the state are calling out for help in the face of soaring housing costs and a shrinking supply of housing that is affordable. The COVID-19 pandemic brought a dramatic increase in the cost of homeowner housing while tens of thousands of Floridians fell behind on their rent or mortgage payments. In addition, the private market alone, which functions based on market dynamics and demand, cannot accommodate the housing needs of various workers, seniors, and people with disabilities. With an escalating demand for Florida’s vibrant cities, the supply of new homes has been inadequate. This has led to inflated prices, making even modest homes unattainable and leading to the replacement of more affordable units with upscale alternatives. Consequently, numerous individuals, including low-wage workers and fixed-income earners, face difficulties in securing suitable and reasonably priced housing. Addressing this market failure necessitates financial incentives that encourage private developers to invest in housing, fostering partnerships between lenders, real estate professionals, non-profit organizations, and governmental agencies. The collaborative efforts of these stakeholders are crucial in rectifying the housing affordability issue. This report, titled “Home Matters,” provides a comprehensive analysis of the housing situation in Florida, offering data, information, and solutions on various critical aspects, including the cost burden by county, the relationship between housing instability and homelessness, affordability for the workforce, disparities in wages based on race, homeownership rates by race and age, available rental options by metropolitan statistical areas (MSAs), the loss of affordable rental housing, and proposed solutions such as permanent affordability and community land trusts. The report also highlights the instrumental role played by the Sadowski State and Local Government Housing Trust Funds in addressing the affordable housing crisis. To gain further insights and access valuable data, download a copy of the Home Matters Report today and join the Florida Housing Coalition in their mission to provide quality affordable homes for all Floridians!

Florida’s housing landscape in 2022 has witnessed a blend of victories and persistent challenges. The state boasts abundant funding opportunities through the Sadowski State and Local Government Housing Trust Funds, which received a noteworthy allocation of over $362 million for affordable and workforce housing in the latest fiscal year—a 15-year high. Furthermore, the American Rescue Plan Act introduced the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund (SLFRF), offering local governments a rare chance to address the pressing affordable housing crisis. However, these positive strides are counterbalanced by soaring housing costs and a diminishing supply of affordable homes. The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated homeowner housing expenses, while a significant number of Floridians struggled to meet rent and mortgage payments. Although the private market alone cannot accommodate the housing needs of various workers, seniors, and people with disabilities, it functions based on market dynamics and demand. With an escalating demand for Florida’s vibrant cities, the supply of new homes has been inadequate since the Great Recession of 2008. This has led to inflated prices, making even modest homes unattainable for essential workers and leading to the replacement of more affordable units with upscale alternatives. Consequently, numerous individuals, including low-wage workers and fixed-income earners, face difficulties in securing suitable and reasonably priced housing. Addressing this market failure necessitates financial incentives that encourage private developers to invest in housing, fostering partnerships between lenders, real estate professionals, non-profit organizations, and governmental agencies. The collaborative efforts of these stakeholders are crucial in rectifying the housing affordability issue. This report, titled “Home Matters,” provides a comprehensive analysis of the housing situation in Florida, offering data, information, and solutions on various critical aspects, including the cost burden by county, the relationship between housing instability and homelessness, affordability for the workforce, disparities in wages based on race, homeownership rates by race and age, available rental options by metropolitan statistical areas (MSAs), the loss of affordable rental housing, and proposed solutions such as permanent affordability and community land trusts. The report also highlights the instrumental role played by the Sadowski State and Local Government Housing Trust Funds in addressing the affordable housing crisis. To gain further insights and access valuable data, download a copy of the Home Matters Report today and join the Florida Housing Coalition in their mission to provide quality affordable homes for all Floridians!

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The Sadowski Affiliates are local and regional organizations in Florida that support the Sadowski Coalition’s mission to ensure that all the state and local housing trust funds are used solely for housing. Today’s Agenda: Overview, Governor’s Budget, Stop the Sweeps, Bills, HB13/SB510, Sadowski Funding for FY 2021-22, Appropriations Process- Key Legislators, Our Message, Other Housing Bills

The Sadowski Affiliates are local and regional organizations in Florida that support the Sadowski Coalition’s mission to ensure that all the state and local housing trust funds are used solely for housing. Today’s Agenda: Overview, Governor’s Budget, Stop the Sweeps, Bills, HB13/SB510, Sadowski Funding for FY 2021-22, Appropriations Process- Key Legislators, Our Message, Other Housing Bills

The Sadowski Affiliates are local and regional organizations in Florida that support the Sadowski Coalition’s mission to ensure that all the state and local housing trust funds are used solely for housing. Today’s Agenda: Governor’s Budget, Projected SHIP Distributions Estimates FY 21-22, Stop the Sweeps, Bills, SB510 Passed First Committee, Economic Analysis Report, Legislative One-Pagers, Press Coverage

The Sadowski Affiliates are local and regional organizations in Florida that support the Sadowski Coalition’s mission to ensure that all the state and local housing trust funds are used solely for housing. Today’s Agenda: Governor’s Budget, Projected SHIP Distributions Estimates FY 21-22, Stop the Sweeps, Bills, SB510 Passed First Committee, Economic Analysis Report, Legislative One-Pagers, Press Coverage

The Sadowski Affiliates are local and regional organizations in Florida that support the Sadowski Coalition’s mission to ensure that all the state and local housing trust funds are used solely for housing. Today’s Agenda: Governor’s Budget opens door to July 1 SHIP distributions, Projected SHIP Distributions Estimates FY 21-22, Legislative One-Pagers, Press Coverage, Housing Bills filed 2021 Session

The Sadowski Affiliates are local and regional organizations in Florida that support the Sadowski Coalition’s mission to ensure that all the state and local housing trust funds are used solely for housing. Today’s Agenda: Governor’s Budget opens door to July 1 SHIP distributions, Projected SHIP Distributions Estimates FY 21-22, Legislative One-Pagers, Press Coverage, Housing Bills filed 2021 Session

The Sadowski Affiliates are local and regional organizations in Florida that support the Sadowski Coalition’s mission to ensure that all the state and local housing trust funds are used solely for housing. Today’s Agenda:

The Sadowski Affiliates are local and regional organizations in Florida that support the Sadowski Coalition’s mission to ensure that all the state and local housing trust funds are used solely for housing. Today’s Agenda:

The Sadowski Affiliates are local and regional organizations in Florida that support the Sadowski Coalition’s mission to ensure that all the state and local housing trust funds are used solely for housing. Today’s Agenda: Projected SHIP Distributions Estimates FY 21-22, Federal Housing Funds Cannot Replace SHIP, Appropriations Process, Housing Bills filed 2021 Session

The Sadowski Affiliates are local and regional organizations in Florida that support the Sadowski Coalition’s mission to ensure that all the state and local housing trust funds are used solely for housing. Today’s Agenda: Projected SHIP Distributions Estimates FY 21-22, Federal Housing Funds Cannot Replace SHIP, Appropriations Process, Housing Bills filed 2021 Session

The Sadowski Affiliates are local and regional organizations in Florida that support the Sadowski Coalition’s mission to ensure that all the state and local housing trust funds are used solely for housing. Today’s Agenda: What happened to Sadowski Funding in the Legislature last week? Joint Press Release from Speaker and President, House Proposed Budget, Senate Proposed Budget, What happens with these bills procedurally in the Appropriations process? The growing movement to stop the permanent sweeps, State and Federal Housing Bills Update

The Sadowski Affiliates are local and regional organizations in Florida that support the Sadowski Coalition’s mission to ensure that all the state and local housing trust funds are used solely for housing. Today’s Agenda: What happened to Sadowski Funding in the Legislature last week? Joint Press Release from Speaker and President, House Proposed Budget, Senate Proposed Budget, What happens with these bills procedurally in the Appropriations process? The growing movement to stop the permanent sweeps, State and Federal Housing Bills Update

The Sadowski Affiliates are local and regional organizations in Florida that support the Sadowski Coalition’s mission to ensure that all the state and local housing trust funds are used solely for housing. Today’s Agenda: What happened to Sadowski Funding in the Legislature? Budgets- Where are we? What do we do from here? Comparison of Doc Stamp Distributions, Communications/Messaging, State and Federal Housing Bills Update

The Sadowski Affiliates are local and regional organizations in Florida that support the Sadowski Coalition’s mission to ensure that all the state and local housing trust funds are used solely for housing. Today’s Agenda: What happened to Sadowski Funding in the Legislature? Budgets- Where are we? What do we do from here? Comparison of Doc Stamp Distributions, Communications/Messaging, State and Federal Housing Bills Update

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The Sadowski Affiliates are local and regional organizations in Florida that support the Sadowski Coalition’s mission to ensure that all the state and local housing trust funds are used solely for housing. Today’s Agenda: What happened to Sadowski Funding in the Legislature? Budgets- Where are we? What do we do from here? Comparison of Doc Stamp Distributions, Communications/Messaging, State and Federal Housing Bills Update

The Sadowski Affiliates are local and regional organizations in Florida that support the Sadowski Coalition’s mission to ensure that all the state and local housing trust funds are used solely for housing. Today’s Agenda: What happened to Sadowski Funding in the Legislature? Budgets- Where are we? What do we do from here? Comparison of Doc Stamp Distributions, Communications/Messaging, State and Federal Housing Bills Update

The Sadowski Affiliates are local and regional organizations in Florida that support the Sadowski Coalition’s mission to ensure that all the state and local housing trust funds are used solely for housing. Today’s Agenda: Budgets – Where are we?, Comparison of Doc Stamp Distributions, What happens next with SB 2512, What happens next in budget process, Message for Advocates, State and Federal Housing Bills Update

The Sadowski Affiliates are local and regional organizations in Florida that support the Sadowski Coalition’s mission to ensure that all the state and local housing trust funds are used solely for housing. Today’s Agenda: Budgets – Where are we?, Comparison of Doc Stamp Distributions, What happens next with SB 2512, What happens next in budget process, Message for Advocates, State and Federal Housing Bills Update

The Sadowski Affiliates are local and regional organizations in Florida that support the Sadowski Coalition’s mission to ensure that all the state and local housing trust funds are used solely for housing. Today’s Agenda: Budgets- FY 2021-22, Comparison of Doc Stamp Distributions, Preliminary SHIP Distribution Estimates, Where we are now, State and Federal Housing Bills Update

The Sadowski Affiliates are local and regional organizations in Florida that support the Sadowski Coalition’s mission to ensure that all the state and local housing trust funds are used solely for housing. Today’s Agenda: Budgets- FY 2021-22, Comparison of Doc Stamp Distributions, Preliminary SHIP Distribution Estimates, Where we are now, State and Federal Housing Bills Update

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The Sadowski Affiliates are local and regional organizations in Florida that support the Sadowski Coalition’s mission to ensure that all the state and local housing trust funds are used solely for housing. Today’s Agenda: Legislative Wrap Up in a Nutshell, Explanation of change in Documentary Stamp Distributions, Preliminary SHIP Distribution Estimates, Next Steps, State and Federal Housing Bills Update

The Sadowski Affiliates are local and regional organizations in Florida that support the Sadowski Coalition’s mission to ensure that all the state and local housing trust funds are used solely for housing. Today’s Agenda: Legislative Wrap Up in a Nutshell, Explanation of change in Documentary Stamp Distributions, Preliminary SHIP Distribution Estimates, Next Steps, State and Federal Housing Bills Update

The Sadowski Affiliates are local and regional organizations in Florida that support the Sadowski Coalition’s mission to ensure that all the state and local housing trust funds are used solely for housing. Today’s Agenda: Update on Florida Realtors’ Constitutional Amendment Ballot Initiative, How the Sadowski State and Local Housing Trust Funds work as of July 1, 2021, What funding to expect in 2022 Session, Messaging for Advocates post SB 2512, Next steps for the Sadowski Coalition and Affiliates

The Sadowski Affiliates are local and regional organizations in Florida that support the Sadowski Coalition’s mission to ensure that all the state and local housing trust funds are used solely for housing. Today’s Agenda: Update on Florida Realtors’ Constitutional Amendment Ballot Initiative, How the Sadowski State and Local Housing Trust Funds work as of July 1, 2021, What funding to expect in 2022 Session, Messaging for Advocates post SB 2512, Next steps for the Sadowski Coalition and Affiliates

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The Sadowski Affiliates are local and regional organizations in Florida that support the Sadowski Coalition’s mission to ensure that all the state and local housing trust funds are used solely for housing. Today’s Agenda: How the Sadowski State and Local Housing Trust Funds work as of July 1, 2021, What funding to expect in 2022 Session, Governor’s Budget, Senate Bill 788 and 1170, Additional housing bills of interest, Messaging for Advocates post SB 2512, Next steps for the Sadowski Coalition and Affiliates

The Sadowski Affiliates are local and regional organizations in Florida that support the Sadowski Coalition’s mission to ensure that all the state and local housing trust funds are used solely for housing. Today’s Agenda: How the Sadowski State and Local Housing Trust Funds work as of July 1, 2021, What funding to expect in 2022 Session, Governor’s Budget, Senate Bill 788 and 1170, Additional housing bills of interest, Messaging for Advocates post SB 2512, Next steps for the Sadowski Coalition and Affiliates

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The Sadowski Affiliates are local and regional organizations in Florida that support the Sadowski Coalition’s mission to ensure that all the state and local housing trust funds are used solely for housing. Today’s Agenda: How the Sadowski State and Local Housing Trust Funds work as of July 1, 2021, What funding to expect in 2022 Session, Governor’s Budget, Additional housing bills of interest, Messaging for Advocates for 2022 Session, Next steps for the Sadowski Coalition and Affiliates

The Sadowski Affiliates are local and regional organizations in Florida that support the Sadowski Coalition’s mission to ensure that all the state and local housing trust funds are used solely for housing. Today’s Agenda: How the Sadowski State and Local Housing Trust Funds work as of July 1, 2021, What funding to expect in 2022 Session, Governor’s Budget, Additional housing bills of interest, Messaging for Advocates for 2022 Session, Next steps for the Sadowski Coalition and Affiliates

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The Sadowski Affiliates are local and regional organizations in Florida that support the Sadowski Coalition’s mission to ensure that all the state and local housing trust funds are used solely for housing. Today’s Agenda:How the Sadowski State and Local Housing Trust Funds work as of July 1, 2021, What funding to expect in 2022 Session, Governor’s Budget, Additional housing bills of interest, Messaging for Advocates for 2022 Session, Next steps for the Sadowski Coalition and Affiliates

The Sadowski Affiliates are local and regional organizations in Florida that support the Sadowski Coalition’s mission to ensure that all the state and local housing trust funds are used solely for housing. Today’s Agenda:How the Sadowski State and Local Housing Trust Funds work as of July 1, 2021, What funding to expect in 2022 Session, Governor’s Budget, Additional housing bills of interest, Messaging for Advocates for 2022 Session, Next steps for the Sadowski Coalition and Affiliates

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The Sadowski Affiliates are local and regional organizations in Florida that support the Sadowski Coalition’s mission to ensure that all the state and local housing trust funds are used solely for housing. Today’s Agenda: The Sadowski Coalition and Sadowski Affiliates, How the Sadowski State and Local Housing Trust Funds work as of July 1, 2021, What funding to expect in 2022 Session, Appropriations Process, Update on housing bills of interest

The Sadowski Affiliates are local and regional organizations in Florida that support the Sadowski Coalition’s mission to ensure that all the state and local housing trust funds are used solely for housing. Today’s Agenda: The Sadowski Coalition and Sadowski Affiliates, How the Sadowski State and Local Housing Trust Funds work as of July 1, 2021, What funding to expect in 2022 Session, Appropriations Process, Update on housing bills of interest

The Sadowski Affiliates are local and regional organizations in Florida that support the Sadowski Coalition’s mission to ensure that all the state and local housing trust funds are used solely for housing. Today’s Agenda: The Sadowski Coalition and Sadowski Affiliates, How the Sadowski State and Local Housing Trust Funds work as of July 1, 2021, New Revenue Estimate from January 21, 2022, Appropriations Process, Update on housing bills of interest

The Sadowski Affiliates are local and regional organizations in Florida that support the Sadowski Coalition’s mission to ensure that all the state and local housing trust funds are used solely for housing. Today’s Agenda: The Sadowski Coalition and Sadowski Affiliates, How the Sadowski State and Local Housing Trust Funds work as of July 1, 2021, New Revenue Estimate from January 21, 2022, Appropriations Process, Update on housing bills of interest

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The Sadowski Affiliates are local and regional organizations in Florida that support the Sadowski Coalition’s mission to ensure that all the state and local housing trust funds are used solely for housing. Today’s Agenda: Sadowski Coalition and Sadowski Affiliates, Senate and House Release Budgets, Appropriations Process, CALL TO ACTION/Talking Points, Update on Housing Bills of Interest

The Sadowski Affiliates are local and regional organizations in Florida that support the Sadowski Coalition’s mission to ensure that all the state and local housing trust funds are used solely for housing. Today’s Agenda: Sadowski Coalition and Sadowski Affiliates, Senate and House Release Budgets, Appropriations Process, CALL TO ACTION/Talking Points, Update on Housing Bills of Interest

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The Sadowski Affiliates are local and regional organizations in Florida that support the Sadowski Coalition’s mission to ensure that all the state and local housing trust funds are used solely for housing. Today’s Agenda: Sadowski Coalition and Sadowski Affiliates, Budgets, Q & A on Budget, Appropriations Process, Update on Housing Bills of Interest

The Sadowski Affiliates are local and regional organizations in Florida that support the Sadowski Coalition’s mission to ensure that all the state and local housing trust funds are used solely for housing. Today’s Agenda: Sadowski Coalition and Sadowski Affiliates, Budgets, Q & A on Budget, Appropriations Process, Update on Housing Bills of Interest

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The Sadowski Affiliates are local and regional organizations in Florida that support the Sadowski Coalition’s mission to ensure that all the state and local housing trust funds are used solely for housing. Today’s Agenda: Sadowski Coalition and Sadowski Affiliates, Full Funding Budget Chart, Q & A on Budget, Appropriations Process, Update on Housing Bills of Interest

The Sadowski Affiliates are local and regional organizations in Florida that support the Sadowski Coalition’s mission to ensure that all the state and local housing trust funds are used solely for housing. Today’s Agenda: Sadowski Coalition and Sadowski Affiliates, Full Funding Budget Chart, Q & A on Budget, Appropriations Process, Update on Housing Bills of Interest

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The Sadowski Affiliates are local and regional organizations in Florida that support the Sadowski Coalition’s mission to ensure that all the state and local housing trust funds are used solely for housing. Today’s Agenda: Sadowski Coalition and Sadowski Affiliates, Full Funding Budget Chart, Appropriations Process, CALL TO ACTION/Thank You to Senators, Q & A on Budget, Update on Housing Bills of Interest

The Sadowski Affiliates are local and regional organizations in Florida that support the Sadowski Coalition’s mission to ensure that all the state and local housing trust funds are used solely for housing. Today’s Agenda: Sadowski Coalition and Sadowski Affiliates, Full Funding Budget Chart, Appropriations Process, CALL TO ACTION/Thank You to Senators, Q & A on Budget, Update on Housing Bills of Interest

The Sadowski Affiliates are local and regional organizations in Florida that support the Sadowski Coalition’s mission to ensure that all the state and local housing trust funds are used solely for housing. Today’s Agenda: Thank You for Call-to Action Response, Senate-House Budget Negotiation Process, Current Status of Negotiations, Q & A on Budget, Update on Housing Bills of Interest

The Sadowski Affiliates are local and regional organizations in Florida that support the Sadowski Coalition’s mission to ensure that all the state and local housing trust funds are used solely for housing. Today’s Agenda: Thank You for Call-to Action Response, Senate-House Budget Negotiation Process, Current Status of Negotiations, Q & A on Budget, Update on Housing Bills of Interest

The Sadowski Affiliates are local and regional organizations in Florida that support the Sadowski Coalition’s mission to ensure that all the state and local housing trust funds are used solely for housing. Today’s Agenda: Thank you, Final Budget Numbers for Housing, Housing Bills of Interest

The Sadowski Affiliates are local and regional organizations in Florida that support the Sadowski Coalition’s mission to ensure that all the state and local housing trust funds are used solely for housing. Today’s Agenda: Thank you, Final Budget Numbers for Housing, Housing Bills of Interest

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The Sadowski Affiliates are local and regional organizations in Florida that support the Sadowski Coalition’s mission to ensure that all the state and local housing trust funds are used solely for housing. Today’s Agenda: Thank you, Final Budget Numbers for Housing, Projected SHIP Distribution Estimates 2022-2023, Housing Bills of Interest

The Sadowski Affiliates are local and regional organizations in Florida that support the Sadowski Coalition’s mission to ensure that all the state and local housing trust funds are used solely for housing. Today’s Agenda: Thank you, Final Budget Numbers for Housing, Projected SHIP Distribution Estimates 2022-2023, Housing Bills of Interest

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The Sadowski Affiliates are local and regional organizations in Florida that support the Sadowski Coalition’s mission to ensure that all the state and local housing trust funds are used solely for housing. Today’s Agenda: Role of the Sadowski Coalition and Sadowski Affiliates, Overview & History of the Sadowski Trust Funds, Summary of the Legislative Appropriations Process, Key Legislators, What to Expect in the 2023 Legislative Session, Senate Bill 102 – Housing

The Sadowski Affiliates are local and regional organizations in Florida that support the Sadowski Coalition’s mission to ensure that all the state and local housing trust funds are used solely for housing. Today’s Agenda: Role of the Sadowski Coalition and Sadowski Affiliates, Overview & History of the Sadowski Trust Funds, Summary of the Legislative Appropriations Process, Key Legislators, What to Expect in the 2023 Legislative Session, Senate Bill 102 – Housing

The Sadowski Affiliates are local and regional organizations in Florida that support the Sadowski Coalition’s mission to ensure that all the state and local housing trust funds are used solely for housing. Today’s Agenda: Live Local Act, Funding in SB 102/HB 627, Sadowski fully funded, New local option property tax incentive, Two new automatic property tax exemptions, Comparing the 70< affordable unit property tax exemption and the local option, Using publicly-owned land for affordable housing, Preemptions in SB 102/HB 627, Affordable housing in commercial zones, “HB 1339” (2020) land use tool amended, Comparing the new land use preemption in SB 102 & “HB 1339”, Other policies in SB 102/HB 627 affecting local government, Other reforms

The Sadowski Affiliates are local and regional organizations in Florida that support the Sadowski Coalition’s mission to ensure that all the state and local housing trust funds are used solely for housing. Today’s Agenda: Live Local Act, Funding in SB 102/HB 627, Sadowski fully funded, New local option property tax incentive, Two new automatic property tax exemptions, Comparing the 70< affordable unit property tax exemption and the local option, Using publicly-owned land for affordable housing, Preemptions in SB 102/HB 627, Affordable housing in commercial zones, “HB 1339” (2020) land use tool amended, Comparing the new land use preemption in SB 102 & “HB 1339”, Other policies in SB 102/HB 627 affecting local government, Other reforms

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The Sadowski Affiliates are local and regional organizations in Florida that support the Sadowski Coalition’s mission to ensure that all the state and local housing trust funds are used solely for housing. Today’s Agenda: Role of the Sadowski Coalition and Sadowski Affiliates, Update on the Live Local Act, Summary of the Legislative Appropriations Process, Key Legislators, Other Housing Bills of Interest

The Sadowski Affiliates are local and regional organizations in Florida that support the Sadowski Coalition’s mission to ensure that all the state and local housing trust funds are used solely for housing. Today’s Agenda: Role of the Sadowski Coalition and Sadowski Affiliates, Update on the Live Local Act, Summary of the Legislative Appropriations Process, Key Legislators, Other Housing Bills of Interest

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The Sadowski Affiliates are local and regional organizations in Florida that support the Sadowski Coalition’s mission to ensure that all the state and local housing trust funds are used solely for housing. Today’s Agenda: Role of the Sadowski Coalition and Sadowski Affiliates, Update on the Live Local Act, Summary of the new tax incentives in the Live Local Act, Summary of the Legislative Appropriations Process, Key Legislators, Other Housing Bills of Interest

The Sadowski Affiliates are local and regional organizations in Florida that support the Sadowski Coalition’s mission to ensure that all the state and local housing trust funds are used solely for housing. Today’s Agenda: Role of the Sadowski Coalition and Sadowski Affiliates, Update on the Live Local Act, Summary of the new tax incentives in the Live Local Act, Summary of the Legislative Appropriations Process, Key Legislators, Other Housing Bills of Interest

The Sadowski Affiliates are local and regional organizations in Florida that support the Sadowski Coalition’s mission to ensure that all the state and local housing trust funds are used solely for housing. Today’s Agenda: Role of the Sadowski Coalition and Sadowski Affiliates, Update on the Live Local Act, Update on the recent Revenue Estimating Conference, Live Local Deep Dive: Affordable housing land use tool, Other Housing Bills of Interest

The Sadowski Affiliates are local and regional organizations in Florida that support the Sadowski Coalition’s mission to ensure that all the state and local housing trust funds are used solely for housing. Today’s Agenda: Role of the Sadowski Coalition and Sadowski Affiliates, Update on the Live Local Act, Update on the recent Revenue Estimating Conference, Live Local Deep Dive: Affordable housing land use tool, Other Housing Bills of Interest

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Live Local Act Signed into Law! The Sadowski Affiliates are local and regional organizations in Florida that support the Sadowski Coalition’s mission to ensure that all the state and local housing trust funds are used solely for housing. Today’s Agenda: Live Local Act Signed Into Law, Update of recent Revenue Estimating Conference, Upcoming FHC Trainings on Live Local Act, Other Housing Bills of Interest

Live Local Act Signed into Law! The Sadowski Affiliates are local and regional organizations in Florida that support the Sadowski Coalition’s mission to ensure that all the state and local housing trust funds are used solely for housing. Today’s Agenda: Live Local Act Signed Into Law, Update of recent Revenue Estimating Conference, Upcoming FHC Trainings on Live Local Act, Other Housing Bills of Interest

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The Sadowski Affiliates are local and regional organizations in Florida that support the Sadowski Coalition’s mission to ensure that all the state and local housing trust funds are used solely for housing. Today’s Agenda: Live Local Act Signed Into Law, Estimated Impact of the Live Local Act, Other Housing Bills of Interest

The Sadowski Affiliates are local and regional organizations in Florida that support the Sadowski Coalition’s mission to ensure that all the state and local housing trust funds are used solely for housing. Today’s Agenda: Live Local Act Signed Into Law, Estimated Impact of the Live Local Act, Other Housing Bills of Interest

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The Sadowski Affiliates are local and regional organizations in Florida that support the Sadowski Coalition’s mission to ensure that all the state and local housing trust funds are used solely for housing. Today’s Agenda: Live Local Act Signed Into Law, Estimated Impact of the Live Local Act, Live Local Deep Dive: Sections 4 & 7 – using publicly-owned land for housing, Other Housing Bills of Interest

The Sadowski Affiliates are local and regional organizations in Florida that support the Sadowski Coalition’s mission to ensure that all the state and local housing trust funds are used solely for housing. Today’s Agenda: Live Local Act Signed Into Law, Estimated Impact of the Live Local Act, Live Local Deep Dive: Sections 4 & 7 – using publicly-owned land for housing, Other Housing Bills of Interest

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The Sadowski Affiliates are local and regional organizations in Florida that support the Sadowski Coalition’s mission to ensure that all the state and local housing trust funds are used solely for housing. Today’s Agenda: Session, wrap-up, Final Budget, Housing Bill Summaries

The Sadowski Affiliates are local and regional organizations in Florida that support the Sadowski Coalition’s mission to ensure that all the state and local housing trust funds are used solely for housing. Today’s Agenda: Session, wrap-up, Final Budget, Housing Bill Summaries