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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 – HOME Funding for Affordable Housing (Part 1)

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 […]

WEBINAR – Affordable Housing Law

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 […]

WEBINAR – HOME Funding for Affordable Housing (Part 2)

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. […]

WEBINAR – Successful Homeownership Initiatives

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, […]

WEBINAR – Mixed-Income Rental Housing

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 […]

WEBINAR – Overcoming NIMBY Opposition

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, […]

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 faces NIMBY opposition.  Jaimie Ross, nationally recognized expert in avoiding and overcoming NIMBYism is presenting and will include affordable rental practitioners to share their experiences. […]

WEBINAR- Hurricane Member Update- Oct. 28

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, temporary housing, innovative housing methods and more. Learn how you can help to advocate for state and federal resources. REGISTER HERE

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 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 […]

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 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 […]

WORKSHOP- The Credit Underwriting Process for Affordable Housing

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 […]

WEBINAR- Hurricane Member Update- Nov. 4

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, temporary housing, innovative housing methods and more. Learn how you can help to advocate for state and federal resources. REGISTER HERE

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 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 […]

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 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 […]

WEBINAR- Hurricane Member Update- Nov. 11

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, temporary housing, innovative housing methods and more. Learn how you can help to advocate for state and federal resources. REGISTER HERE

WEBINAR: Proficiency in Income Qualification- Part 1

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 […]

WEBINAR- Proficiency in Income Qualification: Part 2

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. REGISTER HERE

WEBINAR- Hurricane Member Update- Nov. 18

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, temporary housing, innovative housing methods and more. Learn how you can help to advocate for state and federal resources. REGISTER HERE

WEBINAR: The Role of SHIP in Housing Resilience Strategic Planning

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 […]

WEBINAR- Hurricane Member Update- Dec. 2

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, temporary housing, innovative housing methods and more. Learn how you can help to advocate for state and federal resources. REGISTER HERE

WEBINAR: underwriting completed by Florida Housing and other funders. LHAP Design- Part 1

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 […]

WEBINAR- Hurricane Member Update- Dec. 9

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, temporary housing, innovative housing methods and more. Learn how you can help to advocate for state and federal resources. REGISTER HERE

WEBINAR: LHAP Design- Part 2

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 […]

WEBINAR- LHAP Design: Part 2

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 […]

WEBINAR- Hurricane Member Update- Dec. 16

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, temporary housing, innovative housing methods and more. Learn how you can help to advocate for state and federal resources. REGISTER HERE

WEBINAR- Hurricane Member Update- Dec. 30

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, temporary housing, innovative housing methods and more. Learn how you can help to advocate for state and federal resources. REGISTER HERE

WEBINAR- Financing and Monitoring Rental Housing with SHIP

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 […]

WEBINAR- Hurricane Member Update- Jan. 6

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, temporary housing, innovative housing methods and more. Learn how you can help to advocate for state and federal resources. REGISTER HERE

WEBINAR- Hurricane Member Update- Jan. 13

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, temporary housing, innovative housing methods and more. Learn how you can help to advocate for state and federal resources. REGISTER HERE

WEBINAR- Affordable Housing Development Using SAIL Funds: Part 1

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 […]

WEBINAR- Accessory Dwelling Units for Affordable Housing

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 […]

WEBINAR- Hurricane Member Update- Jan. 20

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, temporary housing, innovative housing methods and more. Learn how you can help to advocate for state and federal resources. REGISTER HERE

WEBINAR- SHIP Program Administration: Part 1

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 […]

WEBINAR- Sadowski Affiliates- 2023 Legislative Session

The Florida Housing Coalition will be hosting a Sadowski Affiliates webinar Fri., Jan. 27 at 11:30am. Registration for the free webinar is open to all Sadowski Affiliates- and anyone can become a Sadowski Affiliate by emailing wells@flhousing.org. It is free due to the support of Wells Fargo. REGISTER HERE The webinar will provide and overview of the Legislative appropriations […]

WEBINAR- Hurricane Member Update- Jan. 27

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, temporary housing, innovative housing methods and more. Learn how you can help to advocate for state and federal resources. REGISTER HERE

WEBINAR- HHRP Recovery Assistance for Hurricanes Ian and Nicole

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 […]

WEBINAR- Affordable Housing Development Using SAIL Funds: Part 2

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, […]

WEBINAR- SHIP Program Administration: Part 2

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 […]

WEBINAR- Curing Title Issues

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 […]

WEBINAR- Developing Selection Criteria for Recipients and Sponsors

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 […]

WORKSHOP- Financing and Monitoring Rental Housing with SHIP

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 […]

WEBINAR- Managing a Successful Purchase Assistance Program

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, […]

WORKSHOP- Proficiency in Income Qualification

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 oversee the SHIP office. One of the trainings that is most requested by SHIP staff, this course introduces numerous critical eligibility activities, including income verification, determining household size, and calculation […]

WEBINAR- Increasing Minority Homeownership

Presenters will discuss federal, state and local fair housing law enforcement and compliance, improving outreach of purchase assistance programs to reach minority populations and those least likely to apply. How a Limited English Proficiency Plan can increase participation, and the role of counseling as a tool to provide increased outreach and minority homeownership. Local government […]

WEBINAR- Using SHIP to End Homelessness

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 […]

WEBINAR- New Construction Strategies and Partnerships

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, […]

WORKSHOP- Successful Purchase Assistance and New Construction Strategies

This workshop will discuss two major strategies identified in LHAPs. 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 […]

WEBINAR- Working with Blended Financing/Subsidy Layering

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 […]

WEBINAR- Survive and Thrive as a Nonprofit

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 […]

WEBINAR- Working with Sponsors and Subrecipients

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 […]

WEBINAR- Surplus Land and Shared Equity

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 […]

WEBINAR- Guidance on the Second HHRP Allocation

Please join us for a webinar providing guidance about the second HHRP Allocation, scheduled for Thursday, April 27 from 2pm to 3:30pm.  This webinar on housing recovery following Hurricanes Ian and Nicole will address the disbursement of $40 million from the Hurricane Housing Recovery Program (HHRP).  Topics will include: Get ideas for your second HHRP […]

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, 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 […]

WEBINAR- Overview of Live Local Act

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 […]

WEBINAR- Finance Department Staff Training

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 […]

WEBINAR- Tracking SHIP Activity Throughout the Year

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 […]

WEBINAR- New Annual Reporting of SHIP Applications

New Annual Reporting of SHIP Applications May 30, 2023 at 2:00 pm Registration: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3290624321796206350 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 […]

WEBINAR- Dissecting the Land Use and Property Tax Incentives in the Live Local Act

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 […]

WORKSHOP- SHIP Program Administration

This workshop will 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. The training will provide a SHIP program overview, income eligibility review, LHAP guidance, and AHAC requirements. The guidance from this training will […]

WEBINAR- SHIP Rent Limits Policy

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 […]

WEBINAR – Preparing and Submitting the SHIP Annual Report

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.  Learn about the procedures for submitting a 20/21 report if you have a little or a lot of SHIP expenditures… or zero […]

WEBINAR: Hurricane Preparedness & Elderly Resilience: Supporting Outreach and Coordination

Join us on July 14 at 1:30 p.m. for a special webinar on hurricane disaster impacts and risks to older adults in our communities. FHC Technical Advisor Dayna Lazarus will provide highlights from a report from the Disaster Housing Task Force on risks and challenges faced by older adults. The report includes recommendations for improving […]

WEBINAR – Getting Rapid Rehousing Right

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 […]

WEBINAR – Proficiency in Income Qualifications (Part 1)

Presenters will cover 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.

WEBINAR – Proficiency in Income Qualifications (Part 2)

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.

WEBINAR: Designing Your Housing RFP Process for Quality Responses

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, […]

WEBINAR: Preparing for Increased Ship Funding

This webinar addresses increased SHIP allocations. The presenters will help local government staff consider how to schedule and complete assistance in a timely manner and create project timelines. Also learn about additional LHAP strategies that you may add to benefit your community. Presenters will explain the length of time it will take to create, market, […]

WEBINAR: The Rehabilitation/Emergency Repair Process

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 […]

WEBINAR: HHRP for Hurricane Ian and Nicole Recovery

This webinar will offer continued support to the cities and counties receiving HHRP assistance. The presenters will provide guidance on expediting HHRP expenditure, committing second HHRP Allocation dollars, and learning about additional disaster resources. Training topics will be informed by a survey of HHRP communities.

WEBINAR: Resilient By Design: Creating Disaster Resistant Single Family and Multi-Family Housing Stock

This webinar includes proven examples from architects and engineers on sustainable and resilient solutions. Learn about resiliency in affordable multifamily residential design, which incorporates advanced stormwater infrastructure and building mitigation strategies to proactively reduce the impacts from increased heat, extreme rain, and better protect residents. Also learn about programs to enhance low-income single family home […]

WEBINAR: Right Sizing Your Local Government Contribution

This training will address subsidy layering on multi-family and single-family development. Local governments and developers alike are analyzing what public funding is needed to create affordability for the tenant. Understanding how to evaluate sources and uses to ensure that the financing to fill the gap or bring down the total development cost is not oversubscribed […]

WEBINAR: Finding and Retaining Rehabilitation Contractors

Presenters will provide guidance for finding contractors for blue sky repairs as well as after a disaster. Learn how to overcome difficulties getting an insurance estimate when starting a job. The training will also address alternatives like involving manufactured housing built elsewhere.

WEBINAR: Surplus Land and Permanent Affordability

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 […]

WEBINAR: Low Barrier Housing (Conference Session Reschedule)

Join us on October 16 at 11:00 AM for a FREE Lunch-And-Learn Webinar "Low Barrier Housing." This session was originally scheduled as part of our 2023 Annual Conference, but was cancelled due to Hurricane Idalia. Session Description Many solutions are needed to increase housing opportunities for people that have difficulties qualifying to rent a home. […]

WEBINAR: The Pre-Development Process (New Developers Training Track)

This webinar provides guidance to nonprofit organizations on predevelopment activities and due diligence necessary prior to the development of affordable housing units. The Coalition is the contracted Technical Assistance Provider (TAP) for FHFC’s Predevelopment Loan Program (PLP), providing hands-on TA on roughly 40 PLP loans. Learn about the PLP application process, PLP program guidance from […]

WEBINAR: Exploring Housing Needs assessments and Market Analysis (New Developers Training Track)

This webinar will open your eyes to existing local plans that include comprehensive housing needs assessments and market analyses.  Reduce duplication of efforts by exploring how select local planning documents intersect and can be used to better align project outcomes with community needs.  Learn about plan elements that can contribute to analyzing the market during […]

WEBINAR: Expedited Permitting and Innovative Solutions for Housing

The SHIP statute requires SHIP jurisdictions to expedite the permitting of affordable housing developments to a greater degree than other projects. Additionally, the Live Local Act newly requires all local governments to post their policies and procedures online for the expedited processing of building permits and development orders required by law to be expedited. The […]

WEBINAR: Serving People with the Lowest Incomes through the Live Local Act

This training will explore how the tools in the Live Local Act can serve very-low and extremely-low-income households. Presenters will discuss the new Live Local property tax exemptions and how they can help community-based nonprofits build affordable rental homes for targeted populations. Attendees will also learn how the Live Local Act's funding for SHIP and […]

Rental Assistance Demonstration 101

Join us for the first part of an engaging two-part webinar series that delves into the Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) program! RAD is a pivotal tool in the efforts to preserve and expand affordable housing in the state of Florida. This informative series will bring industry experts together to discuss its historical significance along with […]

WEBINAR: Land Use Tool for Affordable Housing in Commercial, Industrial, and Mixed-Use Districts

This webinar explores the Live Local Act's land use preemption for affordable housing in commercial, industrial, & mixed-use zones. The webinar features updates on implementing the preemption for jurisdictions and provides guidance to the frequently asked question: how are local governments to monitor affordability for at least 30 years for LLA preemption projects? Presenters discuss […]

WORKSHOP: SHIP Program Administration

LOCATION: Riviera Beach Mariana Village Event Center 190 E. 13th Street Rivera Beach, FL 33404 This workshop will provide guidance on the fundamental rules of the SHIP program, and will assist SHIP administrators with five years or less of SHIP experience with the implementation of their programs. The training will provide a SHIP program overview, […]

WEBINAR: The Development Process ( New Developers Training Track)

This is designed for nonprofit developers, housing program administrators, and their community partners. The presenters will address land use, impact fees, permitting, platting and more. Key topics include financing, site selection, and how housing is made affordable. Presenters will also cover funding applications and awards, credit underwriting, the initial closing process, the construction period, and […]

WEBINAR: Permanent Supportive Housing Development

Permanent Supportive Housing is an essential component of the affordable housing stock.  This type of development prioritizes persons most vulnerable in our communities, with the lowest incomes and highest service needs.  This webinar will discuss the concept of affordable housing, how to analyze unmet housing needs to prevent occupancy challenges, developing partnerships with community-based service […]

Rental Assistance Demonstration 201

Join us for the second part of an engaging two-part webinar series that delves into the Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) program! RAD is a pivotal tool in the efforts to preserve and expand affordable housing in the state of Florida. This informative series will bring industry experts together to discuss its historical significance along with […]

WEBINAR: Seniors And Housing Security (Conference Reschedule)

Join us on November 20th as we present Seniors Housing And Security! This webinar, rescheduled from the 2023 Affordable Housing Conference will explore Florida's elder population, including the frail elderly, are increasingly housing insecure as seniors with limited incomes are increasingly priced out of the rental market. In this session, representatives from AARP and Leading […]

WEBINAR: LHAP Design Part 1

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 […]

WEBINAR: LHAP Design Part 2

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 […]

WEBINAR: Funding in the Live Local Act

The training is focused on Live Local Act funding provisions for affordable housing.  The training will be presented after processes/procedures are established for new provisions, which are the highest in the state’s history.  Presenters will include FHFC and DEO staff discussing the extra $150 million a year for a SAIL-like program and DEO’s Job Growth […]

WEBINAR: Nonprofit Capacity Building Symposium

Join us on Friday, December 8, 2023 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM for a FREE Lunch-and-Learn webinar as we present the Nonprofit Capacity Building Symposium, which was cancelled at our 2023 Annual Conference due to Hurricane Idalia.  Join the Florida Housing Coalition’s Affordable Housing Development Team as we explore nonprofit capacity building through FHFC’s […]

WEBINAR: Community Partnerships for Housing (New Developers Training Track)

In this webinar, participants will gain insights into best practices for building effective partnerships with community organizations, small and corporate businesses, and other stakeholders. By leveraging these partnerships, participants will discover ways to supplement affordable housing development with community driven partnerships that contribute to neighborhood revitalization. This training will showcase practitioners who will provide successful […]

WEBINAR: Affordable Housing Funding Sources Part 1

This session provides an overview of rental housing funding along with resources to support people experiencing homelessness. The presenters will discuss how to combine and leverage major funding sources to subsidize the development of affordable rental housing. Also learn about homelessness resources including ESG, CoC, HUD VASH, HOPWA, and TANF.

Income Qualification Rule Changes in 2024

HUD is changing some of its income calculation rules as of January 1, 2024. Join us for an overview of how this impacts your work.  Most Florida communities with SHIP, HOME, CDBG and other funds use the income rules in the HUD Handbook 4350.3 Chapters 3 and 5.  The Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act (HOTMA) […]

WEBINAR: How to Build a Sustainable SHIP Program

Several approaches are addressed, including leveraging small SHIP allocations with other funding sources for larger impact.  Presenters will also discuss balancing long-term affordability and feasibility of projects with the need to generate program income.  The training will feature examples like deferred payment loans, structuring SHIP assistance in rental developments like SAIL, and leasing land as […]

WEBINAR: Affordable Housing Funding Sources Part 2

This 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 […]

Integrating Energy Efficiency into Rehab: Part 1 – Energy Audits & Duke’s Partnership Program

The Florida Housing Coalition announces, “Integrating Energy Efficiency into Rehab”, a five-part webinar series sponsored by Duke Energy. Most cities and counties offer home rehabilitation assistance.  The trainers will provide tangible examples of how to increase affordability with energy efficiency features.  This first webinar will focus on assessing homes with an energy audit.  Also learn […]

WEBINAR- Sadowski Affiliates- 2024 Legislative Session

The Florida Housing Coalition will host weekly Sadowski Affiliates webinars every other Friday at 11:30am during the 2024 Legislative Session. Webinars are scheduled for Jan. 12, Jan. 26, Feb. 9, Feb. 23 and March 8. REGISTER HERE FOR ALL WEBINARS The webinars will provide updates on the legislative session, bills related to Sadowski Funding, and […]

WEBINAR: Financing and Monitoring Rental Housing with SHIP

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.  Participants will gain perspective on monitoring long term affordability, and other monitoring and compliance responsibilities.

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