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View training events from the Florida Housing Coalition below. You can also view previous events, which will contain the event recording, presentation, and handouts (if available) in the event description. 

WEBINAR- SHIP File Documentation- Part 1

REGISTER A key element for SHIP program compliance requires that local governments retain proper file documentation when it comes to administrative responsibilities such as advertising, managing waiting lists, as well […]

WORKSHOP- Proficiency in Income Qualification

REGISTER This is an intensive workshop on the details of income compliance designed specifically for those who process applications for SHIP assistance and the people who supervise them.  As one […]

WEBINAR- SHIP File Documentation- Part 2

REGISTER This second session of a two-part webinar series focuses on properly documenting SHIP tracking of program hard and soft cost, documenting expenditures, best practices for reconciliation of program expenditures […]

WEBINAR- Financing and Monitoring Rental Housing with SHIP

REGISTER This webinar provides an introduction to the principles behind developing and financing affordable rental housing utilizing SHIP, including the challenges and opportunities of both new construction and rehabilitation. The […]

WORKSHOP- Shared Equity and Permanent Affordability (Sarasota)

REGISTER This workshop will explain shared equity programs, and how incorporating shared equity provisions into SHIP strategies can more effectively expand and preserve the affordable housing stock. We will cover […]

WEBINAR- Creating a Paperless SHIP Program

REGISTER Many local governments in Florida who receive SHIP funding are moving towards paperless files in which client files, verification and information are retained electronically. Florida Housing Finance Corporation supports […]

WEBINAR- Successfully Implementing Counseling Assistance- Part 2

REGISTER The second and final webinar in this series will address how HUD approved counseling agencies may provide your SHIP eligible applicants with post-purchase education, foreclosure prevention classes, and one-on-one […]

WEBINAR- Rehabilitation/Emergency Repair Process: PART 1- April 9

REGISTER The rehabilitation process requires housing administrators and their staff work with homeowners, contractors, building inspectors, local officials, and funders. Understanding each of these groups and learning to work with […]

WEBINAR- Pre- and Post-Disaster Recovery with SHIP PART 2: April 20

REGISTER The presenters will address how SHIP-DR and other funding sources may contribute to disaster recovery. Topics include disaster-related documentation required, avoiding duplication of benefits, disaster-related repair considerations, using SHIP […]

WEBINAR- Pre- and Post-Disaster Recovery with SHIP

REGISTER Florida’s housing providers must be prepared for hurricanes, fires, floods, tornados and more. Every hurricane season has the potential to be a destructive one—this is incentive enough to plan […]

WEBINAR- Using SHIP to Address Homelessness

REGISTER In the effort to make homelessness rare, brief, and one time, all levels of government and local communities are encouraged to act on strategies that expand the supply of, […]

WEBINAR- Preparing for the SHIP Monitor: PART 2- May 26

REGISTER Don’t be nervous—get prepared for the monitor. In this second webinar you will learn about the items that monitors look for related to file documentation, eligibility determination, and administrative […]

WEBINAR- Preparing for the SHIP Monitor: PART 3- May 27

REGISTER In this third and final webinar you will learn about budget reconciliation, annual reporting, and SHIP tracking documents that monitors will review.  In addition, presenters will discuss the local […]

WEBINAR- Affordable Housing Funding Sources- Part 1

REGISTER This training is designed for SHIP administrators, other local government housing staff, and nonprofit developers. It provides an overview of major funding sources to subsidize the development of affordable […]

WEBINAR- Affordable Housing Funding Sources- Part 2

REGISTER This webinar is part 2 of a 2-part series providing an overview of major funding sources to subsidize the development of housing that is affordable for rental and homeownership. […]

The Development Process

REGISTER HERE This webinar will help nonprofit developers, housing program administrators, and their community partners to understand the development process, as well as the costs and financing needed to make […]

Final CRF Assistance and Program Completion (CRF Training 12)

REGISTER This webinar will address more topics related to final program activities, including the procedure for returning funds and completing the final report. Program completion also means preparing for the […]

Proficiency in Income Qualification

REGISTER HERE This webinar series that provides an overview of the income qualification process for SHIP applicants. It covers the process of proper advertising based on the SHIP rule and […]

Comprehensive Overview of SAIL

REGISTER HERE The State Apartment Incentive Loan Program, created by the State of Florida, has been a national model for providing gap financing for affordable apartments since it was created […]

Changes to the SHIP Annual Report

REGISTER HERE HB 1339 will require SHIP Administrators to include additional information on the SHIP annual report and institute new tracking of applications.  This training will provide guidance on the […]

Survive and Thrive as a Nonprofit

REGISTER HERE 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 […]

Using Surplus Lands for Affordable Housing

REGISTER HERE There is a wide disparity between how local governments are implementing the surplus lands law.  Some local governments have enormous numbers of property in their inventory available for […]

Preparing and Submitting the Annual Report

Have you started working on your SHIP annuals reports, which will be due soon?  Were you able to meet your June 30 deadlines, and are you in compliance with set-aside […]

Disaster Preparation and Recovery with SHIP

Florida’s housing providers are vital when a disaster strikes, residents are displaced, homes are damaged or destroyed, and lives are disrupted.  True recovery is not attained until people are back […]

Implementing a Successful AHAC

Each Affordable Housing Advisory Committee (AHAC) is required to produce an annual report with recommendations on affordable housing incentive strategies. This training will cover what is required of the AHAC, […]

WEBINAR- New SHIP Staff Orientation

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, […]

WEBINAR- Proficiency in Income Qualification, Part 1

REGISTER HERE 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 […]

WEBINAR- Proficiency in Income Qualification, Part 2

REGISTER This webinar will focus on calculating asset and asset income, completing the income certification, complying with the 120-day clock, the award letter, and monitoring and compliance. The training will […]

WEBINAR- Using the LHAP Between Triennial Updates

REGISTER 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 […]

WEBINAR- FHC Hurricane Member Update- September 24

REGISTER In this weekly webinar, we will keep you informed on disaster recovery, response and funding activities. We feature special guests covering housing recovery topics including local housing representatives, volunteers, […]

WEBINAR- SHIP Program Administration, Part 1

REGISTER This is 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 […]

WEBINAR- SHIP Program Administration, Part 2

REGISTER 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, financial management, […]

WEBINAR- The Rehabilitation/Emergency Repair Process, Part 1

REGISTER 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 […]

WEBINAR- Navigating Affordable Housing Law

REGISTER Florida has a variety of state-specific statutes that govern affordable housing policy. This training will introduce basic principles of Florida affordable housing law and answer frequently asked questions regarding […]

WEBINAR- Understanding the Housing Crisis Response System

REGISTER The Housing Crisis Response System refers to the system of providers, housing stakeholders, and resources available to help people at risk of or experiencing homelessness. This webinar examines the […]

WEBINAR- Considering New Strategies for your LHAP

REGISTER With an increase in SHIP allocations for the 2021 SHIP fiscal year, local governments can consider a combination of diverse strategies to address all the housing needs in their […]

WEBINAR- Supporting Your Rental Housing Developer

REGISTER Every community in Florida has a shortage of affordable rental housing. Local governments seek quality multifamily development that is responsive to community needs. In the past, local governments had […]

WEBINAR- Updating Your Community’s LHAP: Part 1

REGISTER This is the first in a three-webinar series that addresses the fundamentals of preparing and implementing the Local Housing Assistance Plan (LHAP) as required by SHIP.  These may be […]

WEBINAR- Updating Your Community’s LHAP: Part 2

REGISTER This second part of a three-webinar LHAP series provides guidance to help SHIP administrators adjust, adapt, and be successful in the LHAP submittal and approval process. Learn how to […]

WEBINAR- Housing Needs Assessments

REGISTER Planners and housing providers must create the framework for housing programs that are based on documented community need. This requires the preparation of a Housing Needs Assessment. This webinar […]

WEBINAR- Updating Your Community’s LHAP: Part 3

REGISTER This is the final part of a three-webinar series that addresses the fundamentals of preparing and implementing the Local Housing Assistance Plan (LHAP). This webinar will offer instructions on […]

WEBINAR- Design Your Housing RFP Process for Quality Responses

REGISTER 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 […]

WEBINAR- Best Practices in Homelessness Prevention

REGISTER 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 […]

WEBINAR- Planning and Zoning Topics for Affordable Housing

REGISTER 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 […]

WEBINAR- Planning to Shelter in Place

REGISTER 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 […]

WEBINAR- Proficiency in Income Qualification: Part 1

REGISTER 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 […]

WEBINAR- Proficiency in Income Qualification: Part 2

REGISTER 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 […]

WEBINAR- Proficiency in Income Qualification: Part 3

REGISTER 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 […]

WEBINAR- New Construction Strategies and Partnerships

REGISTER 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 […]

WEBINAR: The Pre-Development Process- Part 1

REGISTER 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 […]

WEBINAR- The Pre-Development Process: Part 2

REGISTER 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 […]

WEBINAR- Rehabilitation Partnerships with Local PHAs

REGISTER 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 […]

WEBINAR- The Development Process: Part 1

REGISTER 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 […]

WEBINAR- The Development Process: Part 2

REGISTER 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 […]

WEBINAR- Terms of Assistance

REGISTER 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 […]

WEBINAR- Data Driven Planning

REGISTER 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 […]

WEBINAR- ERASE Workshop- Master Leasing

Join us for our tenth Ending Rental Arrears to Stop Evictions (ERASE) workshop on June 30 at 1:30 pm. This workshop is designed for local governments, nonprofits, and other partners […]

WEBINAR: Preparing and Submitting the Annual Report

This webinar is designed to prepare SHIP staff to complete their annual report by September 15.  Presenters will highlight changes to the online reporting system and common reporting errors to […]

WEBINAR- Creating an Annual Schedule for AHAC Reports

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 […]

WEBINAR- Post-Disaster Emergency Housing

This webinar is focused on planning for post disaster emergency housing since hurricane season is not the time to start plans. Once a hurricane has damaged and destroyed homes, there […]

WEBINAR- AHAC Orientation: Part 1

This webinar is designed to offer a primer for new members to orient them to AHAC responsibilities.  Presenters will discuss the benefits of housing incentives and review five incentive strategies […]

WEBINAR- AHAC Orientation: Part 1

This webinar is designed to offer a primer for new members to orient them to AHAC responsibilities.  Presenters will discuss the benefits of housing incentives and review five incentive strategies […]

WEBINAR- Overcoming NIMBY Opposition

Florida has a substantial deficit of affordable rental housing.  We can’t afford Not in My Backyard (NIMBY) opposition to derail the production of affordable rental homes. Today, even senior housing […]

WEBINAR- Using Publicly Owned Lands for 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 […]

WEBINAR- Hurricane Ian SHIP Response

Please join us for the “Hurricane Ian SHIP Response” webinar, scheduled for Wednesday, November 2 from 10:00 to 11:30 am.  This webinar on SHIP disaster housing recovery will feature two […]

WEBINAR: Preparing for the SHIP Monitor- Part 1

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 […]

WEBINAR: Preparing for the SHIP Monitor- Part 2

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 […]

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