Housing challenges aren’t unique to cities—rural and smaller communities across Florida face many of the same issues, including the need to build resiliently, preserve existing affordable homes, coordinate limited resources, and foster collaboration among local stakeholders. This training offers a broad look at rural housing policy beyond SHIP-related efforts. Presenters will walk through the full range of rural housing assistance programs available to Florida communities, demonstrate how to use trusted data sources to identify local housing needs, and share real-world examples of successful partnerships and development efforts in rural parts of the state.