Catalyst Training

This is the first of a two-part webinar series that helps SHIP staff and affordable housing developers understand and comply with the upcoming Florida Building Code changes that go into effect in December 2026. The first training focuses on Resilience, Wind, and Structural updates. Learn about wind loads, flood resistance, and durability standards. Presenters will […]

This is the final session of a two-part webinar series on the upcoming Florida Building Code changes in December 2026. This webinar will focus on Energy Systems, Materials, and Project Feasibility changes. Learn about updates affecting energy efficiency, mechanical systems, and material specifications, integrating compliance pathways, funding alignment considerations, and value engineering strategies suitable for […]

This webinar will provide guidance on evaluating effective structures of incentives, including density bonuses and how to coordinate other regulatory incentives, to successfully encourage use of these incentives and produce affordable units. FHC will summarize trends and provide example incentive structures from across the state.

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 […]

The rehabilitation process 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. The presenters will address weaknesses in rehab programs and best […]